Celtic’s new first team coach now can’t wait to hit the ground running when the Scottish football calendar kicks off, and likewise looks forward to putting his own imprint on the champions’ style of play.

He added: “I hope to be myself, and add ingredients to the management team. Everyone has got their own characteristics, and hopefully me being myself will be a positive addition to that team. You have to challenge yourself, you’ve got try and come out of your comfort zone, which is clearly what I’m doing.

“It’s not lost on me just what an important year it is. I could have shied away from that and carried on with a job that was comfortable and I was very happy with. But I’m really motivated and excited by the challenge ahead.”

Gavin Strachan: I'm determined to help extend club's great success