Celtic boss thanks fans for their support amid increasing speculation over Spurs interest

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has thanked the club’s supporters for their unwavering backing, as Tottenham Hotspur intensify their pursuit of the Australian coach. The 57-year-old has become Spurs’ leading managerial target, with the club set to accelerate efforts to secure his appointment in the coming days.

After guiding Celtic to a treble by beating Inverness in the Scottish Cup final on Saturday, Postecoglou remained tight-lipped about his future. Appointed in 2021, Postecoglou was relatively unknown in European football before taking charge at Celtic, having previously managed Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan and the Australian national team.

His appointment was initially met with skepticism, with some questioning the decision to replace Neil Lennon. However, under his stewardship, Celtic have flourished, regaining dominance in Scottish football after Rangers’ victory in the Scottish Premiership ended their nine-year title drought.

Reflecting on his journey at Celtic, Postecoglou admitted that he was considered a “joke” by many when he first arrived, but he vowed to repay the faith shown by the club’s supporters. He said: “I have appreciated the support I have had from day one. I was a joke, a lot of people made fun of my appointment. The supporters put their collective arms around me. It was up to me to repay their trust.”

With Tottenham’s interest in Postecoglou growing, the manager’s future remains a hot topic of discussion in the coming weeks.