Ange Postecoglou has opened up on his two-way relationship with Celtic fans, telling reporters he gives them so much time because of the way he and his family have been embraced since arriving in the country.
Postecoglou arrived in Glasgow as an outsider but has quickly become an icon of the club, adored and revered by fans for the way he has gone about his business over the last 21 months.
He’s been an exceptional leader and famously has a very good rapport with the support, especially those at the games who stay behind to share their love, noise and colour with him.
Postecoglou is eager to savour every moment, telling The Scottish Daily Mail [06/05 print edition, page 117]: “I don’t take for granted the way the supporters have got behind this team and, by extension, got behind me. Not just this year but from the beginning of last year has been special. I feel they have willed me to have the success we have had. They want me to be successful because it means their football club is successful. Not just me, the way this club has embraced my family, particularly the supporters.
“Days like last Sunday, you want to capture it as much as possible. It is the reason — apart from being slow — I take my time going around the field. I don’t want to miss that, miss that moment, because one day it will be gone and I don’t want it to be something cloudy in my thought space. I want it to be clear. I love the way the support have not only embraced me but this team. It’s been a great journey and I hope there will be some memorable times ahead.”
It certainly doesn’t seem like the manager is slowing down at the Bhoys. Celtic are red-hot favourites to surpass the trophy count of last season and there’s a solid chance the squad takes another jump up in quality again this summer.
In pointing to the future, Postecoglou gives fans hope he isn’t walking out of the door any time soon, despite almost constant speculation linking him with other jobs.
Long may he reign, deliver success and provide us with some classic quotes on the Celtic experience!
In other news, Former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong now linked with Real Madrid.
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