Celtic’s treble success in 2022/23 is the basis for Ange Postecoglou’s nomination as the Best FIFA Men’s Coach Of The Year at their annual awards ceremony and your vote could help him land the trophy.
The relevant period for the awards ran from August 2022 to August 2023, meaning that Postecoglou’s incredible Celtic success drove his nomination – it’s not for the work he’s done at Tottenham Hotspur despite his departure from Glasgow and growing reputation down in England.
The winner of each award is determined by four equally-weighted voting groups – players, coaches, journalists and fans – and the supporter voting closes tonight on Friday 6th October at 11pm UK time.
You can get involved via this link and lodge your vote with Ange and, in turn, raise the profile of Celtic’s superb trophy domination in Scottish football last term.
Ange made it clear this was all about the Bhoys
Postecoglou himself is honoured by the nomination but was quick to remind everyone last month that it is as much about the Bhoys as a club as it is about him.
He said [PLZ Soccer]: “I’m fairly humbled, but again I’m just glad it’s recognition for a great group of people I’ve worked with. Staff and players. You know everyone involved at Celtic, the fans and it’s great recognition for that club and sometimes achievements get diminished because people kind of look down on the league. But I think anytime you win a treble and we did that last year in the best possible manner.
“We won the league, we beat Rangers in both the cups, so it wasn’t easy in any stretch and I just think it’s great recognition for their football club. I’m just the front man but I’m very pleased and glad that the great football club gets the recognition.”
The Australian is up against Pep Guardiola, Simone Inzaghi, Luciano Spalletti and Xavi so there is certainly stiff competition for the gong.
The precise date for the ceremony has yet to be announced but it is expected to take place in early 2024. Hopefully, Postecoglou can be a surprise winner and Celtic get a bit of shine on a global stage. Your vote could count!
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