Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan takes up dual role with Kelty Hearts

The 32-year-old will assist Michael Tidser as part of the coaching team as well as playing.

Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan takes up dual role with Kelty HeartsSNS Group

Former Celtic and Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan has joined Kelty Hearts.

The 32-year-old, who started his career at Dundee United, will also assist Michael Tidser as part of the coaching team at the cinch League One club as well as playing.

Allan also counts the likes of West Brom, Portsmouth, MK Dons, Dundee and Birmingham among his former clubs.

The former Scotland Under-21 international joins up at New Central Park having picked up a Northern Ireland Championship medal with Larne last season while on loan from Arbroath.

A Kelty statement on their official X account said: “We are delighted to welcome Scott Allan as Michael Tidser’s latest addition ahead of the new season

“Scott will also be assisting as part of the coaching team in his role at the club.”

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