James Maddison pays tribute to new Celtic coach

Back in the summer of 2016 the teenage Norwich midfielder went on loan to Pittodrie where he discovered the physical side of the game.The future England midfielder did make 17 appearances for the Dons, scoring twice with Hayes among the team-mates that showed him the ropes around the SPFL.

Hayes spent three seasons at Celtic either side of two spells at Aberdeen, there was the offer of a coaching job with the Dons but he opted to return to Lennoxtown where he will work alongside Stephen McManus with the B team in the and UEFA Youth League.

Celtic B begin their Lowland League campaign on Friday July 26 at home in Airdrie to Cumbernauld Colts.

Derek McInnes’ side finished second in all three competitions with Maddison cutting his loan short by returning to Carrow Road in January.