Celtic legend Scott Brown has spoken out after his shock exit from Fleetwood Town last weekend. The 38-year-old was given his marching orders after another defeat left his side 23rd with just one point after six games.
Taking to Instagram, Brown spoke out about his departure in a lengthy post as he thanked his colleagues, the supporters and vowed to learn from his first experience in the dugout.
“I am sad to leave Fleetwood Town Football Club after only 15 months as Head Coach, but I would like to thank the Board for giving me the opportunity to join the club last May. We worked hard throughout our time at the club, after a challenging start, to continue the club’s excellent record in League One.
“I was fully committed to the club and was excited to sign a new contract in the summer, with ambitions to build on our 13th place finish last season and record-breaking FA Cup run.
“However, the disappointing start to the season has resulted in a situation in which Steven Whittaker, Barry Nicholson and I have left the club.
“I would like to thank Steven, Barry and Owain Fôn Williams for their support and hard work on and off the pitch. I would also like to thank the wider staff team at the club, who show up every day to make sure the team can perform to the highest possible level.
“The group as a whole have taken responsibility for the performances and poor results in the past month, but I am proud of the success we shared as a team last season and I expect the team to pull together and climb the table soon.
“I’d like to thank each of the players for their efforts during my time at the club. Thank you to the fans who welcomed me to their club and got behind me last season. I wish the club the very best for the future and I look forward to watching the players’ and team’s progress in the years to come.
“I have really enjoyed my first experience as a manager and I look forward to taking what I have learnt at Fleetwood into my next role in football.”
Sacked Hibs boss Lee Johnson has been linked with a move to replace Brown at Fleetwood but it will be interesting to see where Broony ends up.
The domineering midfielder on his day bowed out at Celtic after 620 appearances, 46 goals and 22 trophies in the Green and White. He did also take a number of Celtic players to the North West of England, namely Adam Montgomery and Bosun Lawal. It will be interesting to see what happens with them.
