Former Celtic coach Tommy McIntyre has been appointed as the new Queen's Park academy director.

The 60-year-old, who joined the Spiders in 2022, was previously the head of coaching at the Scottish Championship side.

He was brought in by then director of football Marijn Beuker, who recently left the role to join Ajax.

McIntyre was previously in charge of the Celtic B team after joining the Hoops in 2009 as their head of academy.

Speaking to the club's website after the appointment was announced, he said: "Queen’s Park already have a great Academy programme and I am looking to build on that.

"There are terrific coaches at the club who work hard at making Queen’s Park a club of choice for young players to come to from Glasgow and the surrounding areas.

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“Callan McKenna started this season in goal for our first team aged just 16 and recently we have had Lewis Reid, Zach Mauchin, Alex Fairlie and Lucas McCormick all involved in Championship games and there is more talent to come.”

Queen's Park president Graeme Shields added: “I am delighted to have someone of Tommy’s experience in place as our academy director.

"Queen’s Park has an outstanding track record of developing young players, and with our Academy structure enhanced in recent years, I am sure Tommy and his staff will maintain that tradition.

"The academy is a key part of our strategy and I look forward to seeing more academy players pushing for a place in our first team squad.”