A former Celtic invincible is back in the coaching game.
A number of Hoops have moved into a managerial or coaching role following retirement and dream of being just as successful.
Shaun Maloney and Neil Lennon are two recent examples of players who have become coaches and one member of the invincibles side from the 2016/17 season has followed suit.
Kolo Toure appointed as Man City coach
Manchester City confirmed on Tuesday that former Celtic defender-turned-coach Kolo Toure would be joining Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff.
Toure had been working with the club’s Under-18s as an assistant lead coach, but will now make the jump up to the senior staff.
Man City director of football Hugo Viana told the club website: “We’re delighted to permanently add Kolo to our first team coaching staff.
“Not only does he bring his immensely precious experience at football’s elite level, but he also has a deep connection with Manchester City and a deep knowledge of the club.
We’ve also been hugely impressed with his work and success with our Under-18s, and by adding him into our senior staff permanently, this will only strengthen the transition for players in our academy into the first team.”
How did Kolo Toure fare at Celtic?
The retired Ivory Coast international joined the Bhoys at the end of his career, playing for just one season before hanging up the boots and moving into Brendan Rodgers’ coaching team.
Toure was signed by Rodgers in the 2016/17 season and helped guide the club to a famous Treble.
| Kolo Toure stats | Games | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 0 |
Celtic went unbeaten domestically that season and the centre-back even featured in the 5-1 win at the start of the season.
Game time was limited and in the end, Toure retired in May 2017 and formed a part of the coaching team.
He’s since tried his hand at management with Wigan Athletic but was sacked after nine games and is now back in a coaching role.
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