Celtic chairman Lawwell named ECA vice-chairman

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has been appointed as Board Member and Vice-Chairman of the European Club Association (ECA), and member of the joint venture between ECA and UEFA, for the next four-year cycle.

Peter Lawwell told Celtic's official website:. "It is an honour to be appointed into these new positions.

"It is crucial that the Club has a voice at the top of the game, and as we continually seek to strengthen and develop European football as a whole, I will also continue to do all I can to work in the best interests of both Celtic and Scottish football.

"I would like to thank ECA Chairman, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, and fellow Board members for giving me this opportunity."