As a player, we finished second in the SPL in 2013/14 to qualify for the UEFA Europa League. I have also started coaching in the club's academy with the U17s.Key Responsibilities:• Assist the academy coaching staff by applying lessons learned playing at the highest levels• Play a key role in coaching sessions, leading tactical, physical and technical based sessions • Work with the players individually and collectively to work on different aspects of their ability• Liaise with the coaching staff to assess player potential and provide guidance on development• Learn about how a high performance academy operates on a day to day basis• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism and responsibility when working with young players

I played for Bristol City twice while on loan from Middlesbrough between 2012 and 2013.

While playing at Middlesbrough I gained first-hand experience in one of the most productive and forward thinking academies in England by assisting Paul Jenkins in the coaching of the U16 team. Testimonials:“Stephen is a true professional with an exemplary approach to his work. He coached within our academy while playing with the first team squad, a role that required a lot of time and effort on Stephen’s part but one that he applied himself 100% to. He was thorough in his preparation and planning of coaching sessions for U16 team and used his experience as a club captain to really motivate the players. Stephen has a great footballing knowledge but also an evident desire to keep learning, and he is a real credit to the game.”David Parnaby - Academy Manager, Middlesbrough FC▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬“I worked closely with Stephen during his time at Middlesbrough, where he had the foresight to use his time in a positive way and gain hands on coaching experience, something I’ve rarely seen from professional players in my 20 year career. Initially I led all the sessions with our U16 team, but I threw him in at the deep end when I told him at the last minute that he would have to lead a session. Stephen adapted to this perfectly though, and the players obviously really respected him for his dedication and thorough preparation. I really can’t speak highly enough about Stephen, and would readily hire him as a coach if there was a position available at the club when he retires.”Paul Jenkins - Youth Coach, Middlesbrough FC

I won 26 caps playing for my country under Walter Smith, Alex McLeish, George Burley and Craig Levein, scoring two goals.o Captain on multiple occasions beginning with a match against Croatia at Hampden Park in 2008o Named as team vice-captain under George Burleyo Scored a 97th minute winner against Liechtenstein in 2010

I progressed through the youth ranks at Celtic to make my professional debut in the 2003/04 season as part of a team that included Henrik Larsson, Alan Thompson, John Hartson, Stilian Petrov, Chris Sutton, and Bobo Baldé.o Won the SPL title in 2005/06, 2006/07 and 2007/08o Won the Scottish Cup in 2004/05 and 2006/07o Won the Scottish League Cup in 2005/06 and 2008/09o Qualifying for the UEFA Champions League last 16 in two successive seasons, 2006/07 & 2007/08o Named club captain at the start of the 2007/08 season after deputising for Neil Lennon in 2006/07o Played against European giants including FC Barcelona, AC Milan and Manchester United FC