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Shaun Maloney Celtic Wage Claim Emerges

A claim over Shaun Maloney’s Celtic salary has emerged, with Paul John Dykes saying his understanding is that the assistant manager is the third-highest paid coach or manager in Scottish football. The detail, discussed on ACSOM, has not been independently…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:23 AM
Shaun Maloney Celtic Wage Claim Emerges
Key Things to Know
  • A report claims Shaun Maloney is the third-highest paid management figure in Scottish football.
  • Only Martin O'Neill and Derek McInnes reportedly earn more than Maloney in Scottish management.
  • Celtic does not publicly disclose backroom staff compensation, leaving the financial claims unverified.
The Story in 60 Seconds

According to claims discussed by Dykes on ACSOM, Celtic coach Shaun Maloney is reportedly the third-highest paid management figure in Scottish football. The claim suggests that only Celtic manager Martin O'Neill and Rangers manager Derek McInnes earn higher coaching or managerial salaries across the country.

The salary figures and the specific length of Maloney's contract remain unconfirmed, as Celtic does not publicly disclose backroom staff compensation. The discussion also noted that the appointments of Maloney, Mark Fotheringham, and Stephen McManus were announced just 29 minutes prior to Celtic's pre-season training.

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