SPL - Larsson eyes Celtic return

Eurosport - Wed, 14 Oct 11:29:00 2009

Henrik Larsson has expressed a desire to return to Celtic in a coaching capacity.

2004 SPL Celtic Henrik Larsson (PA Photos) - 0

The Parkhead legend, 38, is poised to retire from international football with Sweden and could come to Scotland to study for his UEFA badges.

"I talk a lot with Celtic, although nothing is happening at the moment," said Larsson, who scored 242 goals for Celtic between 1997 and 2004 before joining Barcelona. "Hopefully, something will come up in the future but we'll just have to wait and see."

He added: "Everyone knows what my feelings are for the club. I will go to Scotland sooner or later.

"If I should become a coach, my ambition is to be the best I can be. That means I will have to leave Sweden."

The Scottish FA programme allows senior professionals with at least five years' experience to skip the introductory stages and begin with the UEFA B licence.

Larsson said: "I have gained a lot of experience over the years and I feel I'm on the right track to become a coach, but studying in the Swedish FA system doesn't interest me.

"Why should I learn everything from training boys to treating injuries? I would much rather get down to studying real coaching methods."

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  1. ginger are you in m i 5 or what ?

    From zzgus f, on Fri 16 Oct 1:20AM
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    #73 There is only ONE Ireland, and as soon as the Brits­ piss off the orange and the green can be free to decide­ our own future.

    From seaniebhoy163, on Thu 15 Oct 6:37PM
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    PT99.... I take you are "REFERRING" TO PT30­ . MY you are a clever clogs really foxed us there eh..?­ , I don`t know what I was thinking!

    From Duncan, on Thu 15 Oct 8:05AM
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    Inverkenny ,Larsson came back before and knocked the­ Tims out of europe and your right that was fantastic

    From Duncan, on Thu 15 Oct 7:54AM

  5. it would be fantastic if Larsson came back to Scotland.

    From inverkenny, on Thu 15 Oct 2:41AM

  6. Point 33! Get a grip u fud. The joke reffered to his­ sight and the interference that would have with his­ aim!!! And fine u know it! Gary S do you even know­ what racism mean u dullard!

    From Mazz McK, on Thu 15 Oct 1:17AM

  7. That's probably true but one day I think the money­ bubble will burst, I watch LFC and there are signs that­ the money is not as readily available as it was, if­ we're not careful football clubs in Britain will go­ into meltdown like they did in Italy a few years ago,­ that is why there are more Italian players than foriegn­ in their league. They also don't pay the huge wages­ they used to, the same will happen here.

    From f, on Thu 15 Oct 12:01AM

  8. Probably right f, but no one will come here unless they­ can play in Europe? Therefore players wont want to play­ in the Europa Cup. We won't be qualifying for the­ Champs League for some time, so we better get used to­ the second rate tourney

    From Matthew, on Wed 14 Oct 11:49PM

  9. Glad you see thing's from my point of view, but­ seriously what Scottish football could do with is a few­ players of the calibre that we have mentioned, it­ won't be easy tempting players like that, but­ I'm sure there are good players out there who would­ be willing to make Scottish football more attractive­ and who could help break the old firm strangle hold on­ the SPL.

    From f, on Wed 14 Oct 11:43PM

  10. I stand corrected!!

    From Matthew, on Wed 14 Oct 11:34PM

  11. Matthew, there's also plenty of cabbage's.

    From f, on Wed 14 Oct 11:33PM

  12. Cheers f

    From Matthew, on Wed 14 Oct 11:33PM

  13. Matthew, Yes I have, another great player.

    From f, on Wed 14 Oct 11:31PM
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    Don't need a swede in Scotland, the place is full­ of turnips?

    From Matthew, on Wed 14 Oct 11:29PM
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    Obviously you have not heard of Brian Laudrup?

    From Matthew, on Wed 14 Oct 11:28PM

  16. Matthew, Why you slagging Larsson off, he was a top­ player, he brought a new dimention to Scottish­ football, He's probably the best player to play in­ Scotland since Kenny Dalglish (LFC legend), so maybe he­ did'nt play for your team but you cant deny his­ talent, he may well prove to be a good coach, let's­ face it you need some decent coach's in Scotland.

    From f, on Wed 14 Oct 11:22PM
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    Nice to see Larsson want to boss Celtic !!! He only­­ went and took a £1m pounds off the eejits with his­­ testimonial, then he left, came back and scored­ against­ them? wants to boss them and take more cash­ from them,­ Will they never learn. The guy left­ Scotland because he­ did not want his kids growing up­ SCOTTISH. (his own­ words) Say's it all really.

    From Matthew, on Wed 14 Oct 11:05PM

  18. You always on about pingin computers? Fact is you­ can't do anything. So wake up and act like a grown­ up.

    From Matthew, on Wed 14 Oct 11:01PM

  19. 85 - not only was I online, but I've been actively­ pinging your computer, looking for a hole in your­ firewall.... Then, when I find it, it'll be­ exploited to the max!! Watch this space!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Wed 14 Oct 10:40PM

  20. 85 - only if you slip into those chintzy wee cuban­ heels and spandex troosers, Matty-Bhoy!!

    From Singin' Ginger!!, on Wed 14 Oct 10:36PM
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