Fleetwood confirm ex-Celtic, Hibernian, Aberdeen player Scott Brown as their surprise new head coach for his first managerial role.
First reported by the Daily Mail [via Daily Record], the former Scotland international has agreed terms to take over The Cod Army who finished the season in 20th place in Englandโs third tier and avoided relegation to League Two on goal difference.
Scott Brown recently announced his retirement from football, but since made it clear that he intended to step into a coaching role and it seems that Fleetwood are keen to turn their fortunes around.
๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต, ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ค#ftfc can confirm the appointment Scott Brown as the clubโs first team Head Coach.#OnwardTogether
โ Fleetwood Town FC (@ftfc) May 12, 2022
CLUB STATEMENT:
Fleetwood Town can confirm the appointment Scott Brown as the clubโs first-team Head Coach.
The born-winner, 36, makes his first step into management following an incredible playing career. He led Glasgow Celtic to 23 major trophies during a career spanning 20 years, including 55 caps for his native Scotland.
On the news, Brown said: โIโm delighted to have been named Head Coach at Fleetwood Town, itโs a great opportunity at a really exciting club.
โIโve always had a real desire to move into management and canโt wait to meet the players and staff and get started. The hard work starts now – Iโm now looking forward to getting onto the grass.”
Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley said: โWeโd like to thank Stephen for guiding the club to safety and the commitment heโs shown to the cause since taking charge of the first team. The development of players is hugely important to the club, and thatโs something we want Stephen to continue with his role in the Under-23s.โ
Chairman Andy Pilley added: โIโm absolutely delighted to name Scott Brown as the clubโs new first-team Head Coach. It was important as a club we took our time with this appointment and was delighted by the high calibre of candidates who applied.
โAfter a thorough interview process it was clear Scott was the outstanding candidate and someone whoโs a born leader, a serial winner, and incredibly serious about becoming a successful manager. We feel we are the perfect club for Scott to start his managerial career and heโs the perfect person to lead us to a new era at Highbury Stadium – itโs a hugely exciting appointment for Fleetwood Town.”
He is to take over from another former footballer in Stephen Crainey who will return to his role with the club’s Under-23s following a spell as First Team Head Coach.
Crainey took charge of the side in December following the departure of Simon Grayson picking-up 26 points during his 29 game stint at the helm.
After securing League One status a few weekends ago, Town can confirm the 40-year-old will return to the Under-23s set-up to continue the work heโs done developing players at the club.
SCOTT BROWN’S CAREER
Youth career
1999โ2002 – Hibernian
Senior career
2002โ2007 – Hibernian – 110 games (13 goals)
2007โ2021 – Celtic – 407 games (29 goals)
2021โ2022 – Aberdeen – 24 games (2 goals)
Total – 541 games (44 goals)
National team
2003โ2004 – Scotland U19 – 3 games (3 goals)
2004โ2006 – Scotland U21 – 10 games (0 goals)
2005โ2017 – Scotland – 55 games (4 goals)
Teams managed
2021โ2022 – Aberdeen (player/assistant manager)
Twitter users reacted as Fleetwood confirm the ex-Celtic, Hibernian, Aberdeen player as their new surprise head coach…
@DavidBarker__: Iโll give him a chance and he has the potential to be good but surely there was better candidates out there
@Arron1Smith: HE’S THE LEADER OF THE FLEETWOOD
@SHD1903: Jesus wept
@leemcevoy1972: Welcome and good luck Scott. Let’s be honest, he can’t be worse than the last few we’ve had.
@chrisramshaw8: Hope he proves me wrong
@ReissFerguson: PROMOTION ๐
@jordan_the_cod: Alright big fella @ScottBrown8 new to the area allow me to show you about. Lovely little pub called kings has mcewans on tap and Gordon the landlord is a Celtic fan. Pint on me and maybe a game of pool
@p____67: If he puts in half what he did as a player yous will do just fine. An absolute legend ๐
@Owene2220: Worked well with Barton best of luck to Broony
@kensmith05032: Fleetwood v Bristol Rovers should be exciting off the pitch!!
@ewan__01: Just like seeing him in an aberdeen shirt, this is weird to see
@weeden_sam: Love a bit of media exposure do Fleetwood. Tidy little club and a good platform for a first time manager to apply his trade. Hope he does well.
@_jwynny: Where did he get hair from
@ByresCalum: Scott Brownโs red and white army ๐ดโช๏ธ๐ดโช๏ธ
@martino67_: This just doesnโt feel/look right man ๐๐ buzzing to see how he gets on though
@joeleggett_: Does a terrible job, and never manages again. Written all over it.
@DeclanJMurphy_: go on broony hope you smash it and build up that cv and return home to paradise all the best Captain, Leader, Legend ๐๐
@AndyMcI85: Wish him all the success he deserves bn a superb ambassador for us over the years here’s hoping his managerial career is half as gd n he’ll be a success ๐
@SpinelessSaints: Joey Bartonโs Brizzle Rovers vs Scott Brownโs Fleetwood Mac. Gonna be a fun watch
@condybhoy: Good luck @ScottBrown8 in your first role to taking over big Ange in about 10 year time ๐. All the best ๐๐
@ReeceDSport: Fleetwoods management recruitment seems to follow a pattern of aggressive British defensive midfielders. Iโm looking forward to Lee Cattermoles appointment
@RickSlayerBloke: Scott Brown, Derek Adams, and Joey Barton all in league 1 next season, the scenes ๐๐๐
@paulconmcguire: This won’t end well!
@TheLeatherBelts: All the best Scott. A genuine legend and great guy. Fleetwood now have a worldwide support looking out for them ๐
@83_sparkybhoy: Show them your medals and youโll be fine,good luck Broony ๐๐
@wnw24: Good luck Broony. Hopefully Celtic will send some young bhoys down to get some game time.
@brandonca03: Possibly the most Fleetwood appointment Iโve ever seen
@bradley_lianne: @ScottBrown8 good luck legend ๐๐๐
โ FTFC-_-J____A (@eeeeeee_train) May 12, 2022
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