Celtic cult hero Charlie Mulgrew discusses move into coaching

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has discussed his plans to move into coaching when he hangs up his boots. The Dundee United veteran has used the time spent on the sidelines as well as the World Cup break to get his beginnings in the coaching world.

Speaking to The Daily Record, Mulgrew spoke of his player-coach role and his aspirations for the future as a manager.

“Yes, it will. I dipped my toe in a wee bit just before the break and then I was getting into it last week but it has been difficult as we had triple sessions so that is the most difficult time.

“But I have managed to get one or two bits and pieces in. I just want to keep helping the manager get his message across and obviously add my part and my opinion – hopefully I can help.”

07.11.2012 Glasgow, Scotland. Charlie Mulgrew and Marc Bartra in action during the Champions League game between Celtic and Barcelona from Celtic Park.

“I do have ambitions for that in the future. But it is like starting a whole new career again.

“As much as you have been in the sport and have been an experienced player, there are still a lot of things you need to learn. I’m not daft enough to think there isn’t. Hopefully, that will come in the future but right now I need to put my hours in and learn from the manager and coaching staff here then go forward from that.”

Mulgrew is fondly remembered for his time at the club – playing left back, left wing, centre back and central midfield. He was a regular lieutenant under Neil Lennon during his first spell but the arrival of Brendan Rodgers resulted in the end of his time at Celtic.

Mulgrew was Lennon’s first signing in 2010 and played a variety of positions in his time at Celtic, including left wing in a win at Ibrox in 2011.

Mulgrew won five league titles and two Scottish Cups as well as winning the Player of the Year accolades in 2012 for a stunning season, in which he deputised as a central defender. The defender spent six years at Celtic, making 207 appearances and scoring 28 goals.

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