Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart has detailed the brilliant atmosphere that Ange Postecoglou has built within the Parkhead dressing room.
This time last summer, the 56-year-old was tasked with rebuilding the Hoops squad, making 12 new additions in the summer.
After a rocky start, the Bhoys began to build some momentum before eventually going on to lift the Scottish Premiership title and Premier Sports cup.
Ange Postecoglou completed what seemed like an impossible job just 12 months ago, creating a Celtic squad who are now preparing to take on some of the biggest club sides in the world.
It is clear to see from the outside looking in how close this group of players have bonded together and are ready to fight as a group to achieve more success.
Celtic goalkeeper, Joe Hart, is a key component of that group, acting as one of the main leaders within the dressing room at Parkhead.
Speaking in a recent interview, the Englishman detailed the feeling that Postecoglou has created at the club, with this squad of players feeling like they can take on anyone, as long as they are together, including the huge clubs they are set to face in the Champions League.
He said [Sun Sport]: “He hasn’t got us feeling like we can beat anyone.
“But he has certainly got us feeling that if we are together, we can take anyone on, and we can give a good account of ourselves.
“He is us, and we are him, so we are rolling as a unit. There’s no doubt there will be different things on my plate in the Champions League.
“But I’m a professional and train every day to save 50 or 60 shots a day.
“We’ll cover all bases and be as ready as we can.”
Strong atmosphere will play a huge part in Celtic’s success this season.
It may seem like such a small thing, but the atmosphere within the Celtic dressing will have a huge part to play if we are to achieve more success this season.
The players are ready to fight for one another on the pitch, which could be absolutely crucial in games against some of the best footballing sides in the world.
The Bhoys have a brilliant chance to send shockwaves across European Football by producing a surprise result in this season’s Champions League group stage.
And in my opinion, this squad have the capabilities to do exactly that, with a key part of any potential success being the atmosphere and close bond they hold.
Just as the supporters are, I am sure the players will already be buzzing to get underway in Europe and showcase what they are capable of on the big stage.
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