Former Celtic coach Harry Kewell has been sacked as manager of Yokohama F. Marinos after just six months. Kewell oversaw a 4-1 victory over Kashima Antlers on Sunday but a run of four straight defeats prior to that result saw Yokohama fall to 12th in the J.League, with those in charge deciding to part ways.
After hanging up his boots a decade ago, Kewell has been trying his hand at management but struggled to maintain a job, with stints at English Football League (EFL) clubs Notts County, Oldham Athletic and Barnet all ending badly. The Australian was then hired as part of Ange Postecoglou’s backroom staff at Celtic but did not follow him to Tottenham Hotspur.
Brandon joined Livingston on a free transfer in the summer of 2022, following the expiration of his contract at Hearts. The Scotland under-21 international had been at Tynecastle since 2016 and made his professional debut with Hearts the following year.
“When I was asked to be captain of the club, I was honoured,” Brandon said of his appointment. “I’m really looking forward to stepping up to this role. I have learned from great captains throughout my years and I’m hoping that my knowledge can make an impact in leading this team. I believe that we have a hard working and skilled group of boys at Livingston, and I am hopeful that we can achieve something special this season.”
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