{
  "id": 7384135,
  "title": "SFA confirm role within international setup for former Celtic midfielder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/sfa-confirm-role-within-international-setup-for-former-celtic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T19:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sfa-confirm-role-within-international-193000359.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has announced that former Celtic midfielder Jonny Hayes will join their youth development program. Hayes, who played for Celtic, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Aberdeen, and the Republic of Ireland, will work alongside the national team during international breaks. David McCallum will also join the SFA in a full-time capacity, initially focusing on Scotland's Under-17s. Both Hayes and McCallum will assist David McCallum with the U17s, ensuring a comprehensive development program. Hayes, who spent five seasons at Celtic and won multiple domestic titles, will leverage his playing experience to help identify and nurture new talent.",
  "summary": "Former Celtic winger Jonny Hayes will take up a new role within the Scottish FA’s youth set-up. The Irishman, who spent the majority of his playing career in Scotland, will combine his role with Cel...",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}