Mulgrew is taking a first step towards his management dream at Accies and says Hoops hero has had lasting impact after youth days at Celtic Park Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Former Celtic star Charlie Mulgrew has taken his first steps into coaching at Hamilton Accies and says ‘ahead of his time’ Hoops legend Tommy Burns has been a big influence on his management dream.
The 38-year-old was appointed as the new under-18s coach at New Douglas Park last week and has now taken his first sessions with the crop of youngsters at Accies who are looking to make a name for themselves in the game. Mulgrew knows just how the talented teens will feel, having been part of the youth setup at Celtic looking to break into the first team when Burns was head of youth in Glasgow’s East End back in the early 2000s. Mulgrew eventually launched his senior career away from Parkhead and then returned to the club as Neil Lennon’s first signing as boss in 2010, just a few years after Burns tragically passed away.
But speaking exclusively to Lanarkshire Live Sport , Mulgrew says Burns’ influence he picked up as a youth is still with him today. The former Scotland international, who has been joined at Accies in a coaching capacity by former Celtic goalkeeper Gordon Marshall, said: “I have learned a lot from every manager that I worked under. There was stuff I would do, stuff I woul.
