Dundee United defender Charlie Mulgrew has revealed his retirement plans for after football.
The 36-year-old was recently announced as taking on a player-coach role at Tannadice.
He had been out with an injury for a significant period of time before making his return in a recent friendly against Swansea City.
The ex-Celtic player, who has also had spells at Aberdeen, Blackburn Rovers and Fleetwood Town, just to name a few, has discussed his plans for when he officially stops playing.
He said: "The club were actively looking for a first-team coach and the management spoke to me.
"It just snowballed from there really. It is probably a great time in my career as I feel I still have something to add on the pitch and off the pitch in that side of things.
"I am delighted to be given the opportunity.”
When asked how he was enjoying his new role so far, he made it clear he was still getting his feet under the table and was enjoying working under United boss Liam Fox.
"I dipped my toe in a wee bit just before the break and then I was getting into it last week but it has been difficult as we had triple sessions so that is the most difficult time," he continued.
"But I have managed to get one or two bits and pieces in.
"I just want to keep helping the manager get his message across and obviously add my part and my opinion - hopefully I can help.”
“I do have ambitions for that in the future. But it is like starting a whole new career again.
As much as you have been in the sport and have been an experienced player, there are still a lot of things you need to learn.
"I'm not daft enough to think there isn't.
Hopefully that will come in the future but right now I need to put my hours in and learn from the manager and coaching staff here then go forward from that."
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