Yokohama F Marinos manager Ange Postecoglou has agreed to become Celtic’s next manager, according to Asian-based journalist Scott McIntyre.
It is believed the Australian will take up his new role at Parkhead when his current club have found a replacement for him:
My understanding is that a deal to take Ange Postecoglou to @CelticFC has been agreed, the only holdup is securing a release from his current club & the appointment of a suitable replacement. Long overdue move for one of the world’s most innovative & unrelenting coaches.
— Scott McIntyre (@mcintinhos) May 30, 2021
Supporters on Twitter are not exactly bowled over by the prospective appointment of Postecoglou with many feeling that the club lack the ambition to go after a manager with more pedigree:
Shambles
— Danny Walker (@Danny3Walker) May 30, 2021
Cheap option yet again
— Sean Morgan (@Sean14832851) May 30, 2021
Pathetic if this is the best we can attract
— PaddyWalsh ?? (@Paddyboy124) May 30, 2021
Dear god. This is thee end.
— Spicedog49??????? (@spicedog49) May 30, 2021
It’s worse than bad.
— Craig Campbell (@craig_c83) May 30, 2021
Downgrade on the downgrade that replaced the downgrade that replaced Rodgers. See you in 2022/23. ?
— Doug Smith (@Skyseller67) May 30, 2021
3 months to get Howe abs this guy signs on the dotted line in a day. Read into that what you will.
— Doug Smith (@Skyseller67) May 30, 2021
Hopefully works out, although not many had heard of him untill Friday so it’s a big gamble by the club
— Michael Hickey (@MichaelHickey79) May 30, 2021
In Postecoglou’s defence, he has had success with most of the teams he has managed, winning titles with South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar and Yokohama. He has also won the Asia Cup as Australia’s manager.
However, his lack of experience in European football, combined with the fact that he is coming to Scotland untested, with a team that needs a massive squad rebuild, means it is not a surprise to see fans saying it is a massive gamble.
