Ange Postecoglou insists he is looking forward to reuniting with ‘friendly faces’ as he returns to Glasgow to face theRangers at Ibrox this evening in the Europa League…
Our former manager spent two years in the Celtic dugout winning five trophies during that period including a Treble in his second season.
Postecoglou has come under serious scrutiny from both the media and his own support ahead of his Tottenham’s visit to Ibrox with his side winning just one of their last seven matches in all competitions.
Yet to find a consistent run of form, Tottenham currently sit an underwhelming 11th position on 20 points after 15 matches in the English Premier League so far this season.
However, in the Europa League, Postecoglou’s North Londoners are on 10 points from five games, level on points with theRangers with Phillipe Clement’s men residing in eighth place, one spot above tonight’s visitors at Ibrox.
As Celtic boss, big Ange played four games at Ibrox, won one, drew one, and lost on two occasions. His solitary victory came in early April 2022 courtesy of Tom Rogic and Cameron Carter-Vickers. Celtic won the game 2-1 which would prove to be a crucial three points on the road to reclaiming the title.
Now, Postecoglou will be aiming for a victory as manager at Ibrox this evening. In doing so, it would ease some of the media pressure whilst also putting his side in a favourable position of reaching top eight of the new 36-team Europa League format.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the match, the ex-Celtic gaffer said, “I’m looking forward to it. I had a great time up there in the two years I was there. Fair to say, Ibrox can be fairly intense and I’m sure we’ll feel that.”
🔙 Ange Postecoglou is back in Glasgow as Spurs take on Rangers in the #EuropaLeague. Here’s how he got on at Ibrox as Celtic boss ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/W4GmeaXzfQ
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) December 12, 2024
“But it’s a great stadium to play football in. The atmosphere, European nights. Even when I was there, they did awfully well in Europe. The first year I was there they got to the Europa League final.”
“So you know how European nights, irrespective of their league form, they really rise for, so it’s a good challenge for us.”
Postecoglou added, “I’m also looking forward to being back in Glasgow and feeling the cold again and hopefully see some friendly faces among the others.”
🗣️ “He’s passionate about having success at the club”
Ange Postecoglou revealed that Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has apologised for criticising Spurs bosses over a lack of spending ⚪ pic.twitter.com/8jkV3MzmVE
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) December 11, 2024
Best of luck to Ange tonight on behalf of everyone on The Celtic Star.
Conor Spence
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No doubt Ange is under massive pressure heading into the match against the scum?
The unthinkable of him losing to the scum, will possibly result in him losing his job in return?
Even a convincing victory, still leaves ange on possibly shaky ground still regarding his future as spurs manager still?
One thing we already know regarding Ange is that he doesn’t hide away from a challenge?
Not so sure, the same can be said of his spurs players at present?
Certainly haven’t seen enough to suggest, that his current group of players, are giving anything close to what our players gave to Ange in return?
Either way, I haven’t got that much interest in tonight’s game really, especially as I would regard the shamrock rovers game, and there European venture, as one of much bigger interest really?
Of course the sights of a double dose of hun scum tears are always a very welcome sight to behold for ourselves, and never get tired of seeing the likes, along with the customised booing and walking away from the scum?
So hopefully Ange can get his players to apply the first dose tonight, and we will happily apply the second dose for the scum, on Sunday in the final?
Now that would be a very happy Christmas for all of our support, come early also?