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Gavin Strachan joins West Brom as first-team coach from Celtic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:33 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Gavin Strachan joins West Brom as first-team coach from Celtic

Summary

Gavin Strachan has departed Celtic to become a first-team coach at West Bromwich Albion, effective June 23, 2026. Strachan, 47, will work alongside James Morrison at the EFL Championship club after spending six years in a coaching role at Celtic Park. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged Strachan's contributions during his tenure and expressed well wishes for his future. West Brom's Morrison is optimistic that Strachan's experience will bring valuable insights to the team's coaching staff. Celtic has not yet confirmed details about their own coaching staff.

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Key Details

•Strachan worked at Celtic for six years before moving.
•He joins the coaching staff under James Morrison at West Brom.
•Celtic is still finalizing their coaching staff for next season.
•Morrison expressed confidence in Strachan's ability to contribute fresh ideas.

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5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Strachan exits Celtic for coaching role at West Brom

What they're saying

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Gavin Strachan has left the Celtic to join the coaching staff at West Bromwich Albion. Strachan, 47, will work under former Scotland midfielder James Morrison as a first-team coach at the English Championship club after six years in a similar role at Celtic Park. Prior to joining the Scottish champions he served as assistant manager at Doncaster Rovers and Peterborough United.
— Yahoo Sports

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