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David Irvine

PFA Scotland Manager of the Year shortlist confirmed

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou named in four-man PFA Manager of the Year shortlist

THE PFA Scotland Manager of the Year shortlist has been confirmed with the Scottish Premiership, Championship and League One represented.

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou joined Ross County boss Malky Mackay as the top-flight nominees in the four-man shortlist.

Legendary Arbroath manager Dick Campbell has been listed for his season in the Scottish Championship with the part-time side. The final nominee is Cove Rangers boss Paul Hartley.

It means Hearts boss Robbie Neilson missed out on making the shortlist despite guiding the Jambos to third and a Scottish Cup final this term.

Postecoglou is on the verge of claiming the Scottish Premiership title in his first season at Celtic. The Greek-Australian transformed the Celtic squad in the summer and has them six points clear with four games left.

He also led his side to a Premier Sports Cup triumph at Hampden back in December.

County manager Mackay has endured a bizarre season with his team going from winless in the first league games to one of the top form clubs in the country. 

The Dingwall club have already secured an impressive top-half finish and are well in the race to claim a European qualification spot.

Part-timers Arbroath have enjoyed a tremendous season so far, pushing Kilmarnock all the way in the Scottish Championship title race.

They eventually fell to defeat against Killie as Derek McInnes' side sealed the title - but will still compete for promotion in the play-offs.

Hartley was named as a contender for the end-of-season gong after winning the League One title with Cove Rangers.

He led the Aberdeenshire club to promotion after a title battle with Airdrie for top spot.

It means the club will be moving up into the Scottish Championship for the first time next season.

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