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the boys. It’s good for Gavin to have that connection with the club. He’ll have spent time around the place when his dad was there and he knows what the club is all about.
“Sometimes people are surprised about the intensity of it in Scotland but he’ll know all about the expectation levels and pressure.
“Neil Lennon is an experienced manager and he’ll learn a lot from him. But I’m sure he’ll have a good input as well and the Celtic players will enjoy working with him.”
Strachan insists he is proud to be Celtic’s new first-team coach.
After joining from Peterborough yesterday, the 41-year-old said: “It’s a huge honour to be appointed to this position with such a giant of a club and a real iconic footballing institution.
“I’m hugely excited about getting started with Neil, John Kennedy and the players as we get ready for the challenges ahead. It will be fantastic to be part of such a great management and coaching team.
“I know we are looking ahead to a really exciting season and it’s a great time to join this brilliant club.
“I will work my hardest every day to bring success to the club.”
Manager Lennon added: “Gavin is a brilliant appointment for us and someone I know will work really well with myself, John Kennedy, the players and the rest of our backroom team.
“We had a number of options for the role but Gavin was the outstanding candidate.
“He is a really talented, experienced, hard-working and respected coach. I know he has the right qualities to make a great contribution to the club.
“We are all really pleased to welcome Gavin to our team.”
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