New Spurs signing says he is a ‘massive’ Celtic fan as Ange factor pays off

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Celtic draw in fans from all corners of the world and you would be surprised at the figures who have a soft spot for the Bhoys.

Having global appeal like ours isn’t easy to come by, and there is no doubt that the club ranks as one of the biggest in the world when it comes to support generated and iconic status.

Intriguingly, this phenomenon also extends to current and former players, who can be taken aback by Celtic either due to playing for the Hoops, experiencing the Parkhead atmosphere as a member of the opposition or via family connections.

Now, a new Premier League star has confessed his admiration for the reigning Scottish Premiership champions and Ange Postecoglou after being unveiled at his new side.

Archie Gray confesses he is a ‘massive’ Celtic fan

Earlier today, Archie Gray officially joined Tottenham Hotspur from Leeds United in a deal worth £40 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Now, the youngster has revealed his connection to Celtic during his first interview with the North London outfit’s official media channels on X, citing Postecoglou as a huge factor behind his decision to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He stated: “It’s a massive project under Ange, and it’s something that I want to be part of. I’m not going to lie to you; I’m a massive Celtic fan, so I love him, and my whole family loves him. I haven’t really said this, to be fair. He’s also a massive factor (in joining Tottenham) because playing under a good manager important for me and I’ve still got loads to learn because I’m only 18.”

It may come as a surprise that Gray has revealed his love for Celtic; nevertheless, he is eligible to play for the Scotland national team and his dad Andy turned out for the Tartan Army on two occasions, so there must be a connection there.

Either way, it is fascinating to hear him talk excitedly about working with Postecoglou following the Aussie’s sterling work at Parkhead, and hopefully, the pair of them can strike up a recipe for success in the English top-flight.