Tongue to take the reins at Celtic

Friday, 11 October 2024 12:01

Stalybridge Celtic have announced that club captain Liam Tongue will take temporary charge of the first team following the dismissal of James Kinsey on Thursday afternoon.

The 27-year-old midfielder will take over on an interim basis, but will remain part of the playing squad whilst serving as manager.

He is set to be assisted by ex-Celtic players Greg Wilkinson and Phil Marsh, as well as current defender Aaron Chalmers.

Tongue has previous experience in the world of management, having served as a player manager on two occasions during his time at Guiseley last season.

More from Sport

New GNE boss makes swift exit

In a shock turn of events, newly appointed Glossop North End manager Ashley Connor has stepped down from his position just days after his arrival at Surrey Street.
Stalybridge slap fighter picks up debut victory in Riyadh

Stalybridge slap fighter Louis ‘Razor’ Robinson got his Power Slap career off to a flying start at the weekend with a third round TKO victory over world number seven James Siekmann in Riyadh.
Oldham come from behind to take the spoils

Oldham returned to Manor Park last weekend looking to get back to winning ways after narrowly missing out in the National Cup the previous week.
Midweek football round-up: Connor off to a flyer

New Glossop North End boss Ashley Connor got his tenure off to a flying start on Tuesday night, easing into the third round of the Derbyshire Senior cup after a 5-0 thrashing of 10-man Shirebrook Town.

Weather

Sat
12°C
Sun
12°C
Mon
12°C
Tue
13°C

Tongue to take the reins at Celtic

Share

More from Sport

Weather