Former Celtic player lands Bolton Wanderers job

It is always interesting to see what players go on to do in their careers after departing Celtic. Many go into coaching while others decide to take up other behind-the-scenes roles. And one former Hoops player has landed a job at Bolton Wanderers, bringing an end to his run as a first-team coach at Wigan Athletic, working with Shaun Maloney.

We are talking about Stephen Crainey. He spent time in the Celtic youth ranks and ended up playing more than 50 times for the club at the senior level.

Crainey would eventually go on to leave the club in 2004. He spent the rest of his career down south, having stints at teams like Southampton, Leeds United, Blackpool and Wigan Athletic. He played for Scotland about a dozen times as well.

Crainey has since gone into coaching. He has had stints at two of his former clubs, Wigan Athletic and Fleetwood Town. And now, he will be joining former Blackpool teammate Ian Evatt, who is currently the manager of Bolton Wanderers.

Former Celtic player lands Bolton Wanderers job

As reported by Bolton Wanderers' official website, Crainey has been appointed as the club’s new Joint Assistant Manager. On the other hand, according to Wigan Athletic's website, a compensation package was agreed between the two clubs.

We can only wish Crainey the best and hope that he finds success in his new role at Bolton Wanderers. The club are currently in League One, the third tier of the English football pyramid.

Bolton Wanderers got very close to winning promotion last season. They finished third in the league table, and then lost in the playoff final. It is safe to say that they are not far away from getting back into the Championship and will be hoping to get the job done next season.