Ross Grant details set-piece coaching role at Celtic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:49 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Ross Grant has discussed his role as a set-piece coach at Celtic, a position he began after joining Martin O'Neill's backroom staff. Grant, a lifelong Celtic supporter, previously had a significant impact at Hearts, contributing to their league title aspirations. He emphasizes that his role involves heavy analysis of both Celtic and opposing teams to improve set-piece execution. Grant aims to bring creativity and clarity to set-piece strategies while capitalizing on dominance in possession. During his time at Hearts, one-third of the team's goals came from set-pieces, suggesting a similar emphasis could benefit Celtic.
- •Grant joined Celtic's coaching staff after a successful stint at Hearts.
- •He aims to enhance set-piece strategies with creativity and analysis.
- •During his time at Hearts, one-third of goals were from set-pieces.
- •His approach focuses on clarity of roles and retaining intensity.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic set-piece specialist Ross Grant details behind-the-scenes role
- 9:49 AMYahoo Sports — 'Creativity and innovation' - Grant on Celtic set-piece role
"Ross Grant has reflected on a "surreal" start to life at Celtic and detailed what his role as a set-piece coach entails. A lifelong fan of the Parkhead club, Grant has joined Martin O'Neill's backroom team after a year at Hearts, where he had a significant impact on their title push. Celtic ultimately denied the Tynecastle side a historic Scottish Premiership triumph before going on to lift the Scottish Cup.
"Ross Grant has opened up on the responsibilities of his new role at Celtic, outlining how his work as the club’s first specialist set-piece coach combines detailed analysis with on-field coaching.Th...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:35 PMCeltic set-piece specialist Ross Grant details behind-the-scenes role
Ross Grant has opened up on the responsibilities of his new role at Celtic, outlining how his work as the club’s first specialist set-piece coach combines detailed analysis with on-field coaching.Th...
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 9:49 AM'Creativity and innovation' - Grant on Celtic set-piece role
Ross Grant has reflected on a "surreal" start to life at Celtic and detailed what his role as a set-piece coach entails. A lifelong fan of the Parkhead club, Grant has joined Martin O'Neill's backroom team after a year at Hearts, where he had a significant impact on their title push. Celtic ultimately denied the Tynecastle side a historic Scottish Premiership triumph before going on to lift the Scottish Cup.
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