Colin Calderwood: Southampton name former Scotland player as first-team coach

Colin Calderwood's final game as part of Northampton Town's coaching staff was Saturday's 2-1 loss at Bristol Rovers

Former Scotland, Tottenham and Aston Villa defender Colin Calderwood has joined Southampton's coaching staff.

The 58-year-old has been appointed as a first-team coach at St Mary's, leaving his role as assistant manager at League One club Northampton Town.

He has been manager at Northampton, Nottingham Forest, Hibernian and Cambridge United during his career.

The Scot has also had coaching spells at Birmingham City, Brighton, Aston Villa and Blackpool.

"He has a wealth of experience from his many years as a coach and manager that we know will be invaluable to our squad," director of football Jason Wilcox told the Southampton website.

Northampton Town chairman Kelvin Thomas added: "It is a real shame that Colin has decided to move on, but he certainly goes with our best wishes and as a friend.

"He has been made a very good offer from a club who are pushing for a return to the Premier League and we understand the attraction for him.

"We part on excellent terms and we thank Colin for the significant role he has played at the club over the last two and a half years," he told the club website.

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