Ange Postecoglou admits he has defied the percentages to be accountable for Celtic for 100 matches, however as for remaining Hoops supervisor for an additional ton of video games, the previous Socceroos supervisor says that might not be his “decision”.
Appointed by Celtic in June 2001, Postecoglou chalks up 100 aggressive video games because the Hoops’ boss on Thursday morning (AEDT) in a Scottish Premiership match towards Hearts at Parkhead.
Postecoglou’s appointment was questioned by a bunch of pundits and followers, however after a shaky begin, he’s now adored, having already led Celtic to a Scottish title and two League Cup triumphs.
As a results of his success, the previous Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory coach has been linked with a transfer to a handful of English Premier League golf equipment.
However, all that’s on Postecoglou’s thoughts is his “responsibility at the moment”.
“(That) is to produce a team that brings success to this football club and that the fans can be proud of,” Postecoglou stated forward of his one centesimal recreation as Celtic supervisor.
“Beyond that, anything that happens is kind of irrelevant to what’s most important.”
Despite saying he wouldn’t have accepted the Celtic publish if he thought he “wasn’t going to do well”, Postecoglou appeared happy to have shocked some critics by reaching his century with the Scottish giants.
“With the volume of games we have at this club, then it’s not that long in terms of time, but I guess 100 games is fairly significant and it would have been fairly long odds when I started the job that I would reach it, so I guess that’s something,” he stated.
“I knew I had to deliver fairly quickly if I was to be here for 100 games, not because of the club’s stance but because I know that’s what the club demands.
“My focus is on the football and the team we want to be and the football we want to play.
“Being given the opportunity to manage this great football club was the best day for me and I’ve just been working hard ever since to repay that faith that people showed in me.
“I want to keep improving and pushing the boundaries on how good we can be as a football club.”
Despite perception that it was inevitable that Postecoglou would ultimately coach in England’s top-flight, he steered he would by no means take his Celtic job without any consideration.
“No manager lives in isolation,” Postecoglou stated.
“We all work with people and have organisations we work for. There’s no manager that will sit down and say ‘I will be here’. It’s not our decision sometimes.”
Originally printed as Ange Postecoglou proud to chalk up 100 matches as supervisor of Celtic
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
