In the heart of Glasgow, outside the iconic Celtic Park, stands Ange Postecoglou in a photograph taken in 1993, his visage revealing nothing of the incredible journey that lay ahead of him. Fast forward 30 years to the same spot, the Australian tactician would be seen, arms aloft, amidst a sea of green and white, celebrating a historic treble with the Celtic faithful. It’s a surreal juxtaposition that not only captures the essence of time but also the indelible mark left by Postecoglou on the Hoops’ tapestry.
Ange Postecoglou’s appointment was nothing short of a masterstroke by the Celtic board. His two-year tenure at the helm bore witness to a haul of five domestic trophies out of the six available – a testimony to his adept management. The symphony of his football philosophy married with Celtic’s rich history orchestrated a period of dominance and jubilation that will be etched in the annals of the club’s illustrious history.
The narrative of Postecoglou’s Celtic sojourn is one of sheer dedication, relentless pursuit of excellence, and a camaraderie with the Parkhead faithful that transcended the usual bonds between a gaffer and the supporters. His down-to-earth demeanour and unwavering commitment to the cause endeared him to the Celtic support.
His departure to Spurs, albeit gut-wrenching for many, was met with a wave of goodwill from the vast majority who had come to revere the man from Down Under. Of course, in the realm of football where passions run deep, there were those who harboured a sense of betrayal. However, such sentiments are part and parcel of the beautiful game, transcending club allegiances.
The evocative image of a young Postecoglou outside Celtic Park, featured in the new book “Revolution: Ange Postecoglou: The Man, the Methods and the Mastery” by John Greechan, serves as a poignant prologue to a tale of triumph.
The journey from that photo to the celebrated treble is not just a chronicle of Postecoglou’s managerial acumen but a homage to the unyielding spirit of Celtic Football Club.
