CHRIS McCART has been appointed as head of youth development at Celtic.
He takes on the role following the death of Tommy Burns last month and will manage all youth academy matters.
McCart was previously part of the staff at Parkhead and has spent the last seven years in charge of youth development at Motherwell. He s
aid: "I was delighted and honoured to initially have been asked by Tommy Burns to assist him in this position.
"It is a real pleasure and privilege to return to Celtic, a club which I have a great affection for.
"I have enjoyed my time immensely at Motherwell and would like to wish everyone at the club all the very best for the future.
"However, I am now looking forward to the many challenges which lie ahead at Celtic.
"I aim to do all I can to ensure that the Celtic Academy continues to be such a great success and hopefully ensure that we can develop even further and ultimately bring the club more and more on-field success, through the development of quality young players."
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said: "Chris knows all about the club and, as someone who is highly sought after, we are very pleased to have secured his services.
"Celtic continues to make substantial investment into its Youth Academy.
Currently, players such as Stephen McManus, Aiden McGeady, Darren O'Dea, John Kennedy and Paul Caddis are all featuring in our first-team squad."
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