Hamilton Accies have appointed former Celtic general manager Jock Brown as their new chairman.
The brother of late ex-Scotland manager Craig, Brown has been out of the game for over 25 years after leaving Glasgow’s East End under a cloud back in 1998.
He had been part of the setup at Celtic Park during the Fergus McCann era when the Hoops, then managed by Wim Jansen, stopped Rangers from winning 10-in-a-row.
But conflicts behind the scenes with Jansen reporetdly led to the Dutchman leaving the club shortly after their success.
That made former TV commentator Brown an unpopular figure with the Celtic support and he departed just over a year after being appointed.
However, 78-year-old Brown is now back in Scottish football as he replaces his namesake John who stepped down as chairman of the New Douglas Park club yesterday.
And Accies say they are confident the club will ‘continue to thrive’ under Jock’s guidance.
A club statement read: “We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Jock Brown as the new Chairman of Hamilton Academical FC.
“Dr. Brown’s extensive background as an established Solicitor and renowned Sports Commentator, having served prominent networks such as Sky Sports, ITV, BBC, STV and Setanta, positions him as a leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the football world.
“Jock is not only a man of great reputation, integrity, and professionalism, but he is also a lifelong supporter of our club.
“His deep-rooted connection to Hamilton Academical is further exemplified by his family legacy, as his father proudly represented the Accies on the pitch. This personal history, combined with his professional acumen, makes him uniquely qualified to lead our club into a promising future.
“With Jock at the helm, we are confident that Hamilton Academical FC will continue to thrive and build upon our rich heritage.
“His vision for the club, coupled with his commitment to excellence, will serve as a guiding force as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.
“We look forward to your continued support as we embark on this exciting #NewEra under Jock’s leadership, supported by myself as Club Owner and our existing Board of Directors.
“Together, let us strive to achieve new heights and bring success to Hamilton Academical FC.”