Summary

  • Ange Postecoglou agrees to become Spurs' new manager

  • News comes just two days after he guided Celtic to a domestic treble

  • In two seasons at Parkhead, Postecoglou won five out of six trophies available

  1. In numbers: Postecoglou's Celtic reignpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Ange stats
  2. Owen approves 'top class' Postecogloupublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Michael Owen's TwitterImage source, Twitter
  3. get involved

    'Not bad appointment'published at 18:23 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Richard Bridgewater: I say it's not a bad appointment. We finished eighth and have tried and failed with two big managers. He plays high press, high intensity football and has won a treble. Poch had Southampton playing well and had won nothing when he arrived and it turned out okay.

  4. 'He'd be my choice' - Redknapppublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp backed Postecoglou to be the next Spurs boss last week.

    "I said to a few people I thought he would be a frontrunner," he told BBC Scotland, external. "If I was looking for somebody, if I was the chairman of Tottenham, he would be right at the top of my list.

    "I'm sure it'd be a big blow to the Celtic fans to lose him. But I don't know, he's leaving a great club in Celtic but maybe the Premier League, the contract, the wages and what goes with it might be hard for him to turn it down if he does get offered.

    "I actually met Tim Cahill a few years back. I managed the Jordan national team for two games and we played Australia and Cahill came up and had a chat with me before the game. He said to me 'our manager is excellent, he's different class Harry, he's brilliant'.

    "That stuck with me. It was interesting, he's played for a lot of top clubs, been a top player for so many years and played under loads of great managers and he's telling me about a guy I've never heard of from Australia, so I was quite shocked. But it stuck in my mind and I've followed his career and I think Tim was right, he is excellent."

  5. Bring back Brendan?published at 18:17 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    BrodgeImage source, SNS

    While we're on the topic of Mr Rodgers, reports have suggested the former Celtic boss is in the frame to replace Postecoglou.

    Celtic fans, would you welcome him back? Here are a few that would...

    Rich: I would bring in Rodgers. Yes he left but in a good position. Give him a long-term contract to guarantee us value. He is suited most to current team.

    Chris: Replacement for Ange should be Rodgers or David Moyes. A third choice being Scott Brown or Paul Lambert.

    Kevin: Rodgers or Martin O'Neill or someone with a vision to compete in Europe, not just hang their success on domestic superiority.

    Read more here and have your say.

  6. 'Doubters will change their minds'published at 18:14 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Ian Dennis
    BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter

    Having watched Celtic under Postecoglou, any doubters will soon change their minds.

    Attacking, energetic and positive - his style of football will prove very popular with Spurs.

  7. Postpublished at 18:08 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Celtic fans, I'm thinking back to when Brendan Rodgers left the club mid-season to join Leicester back in 2019.

    It's fair to say that wasn't received well by many of you.

    But how do you feel about Postecoglou's Premier League departure?

    Give us a 'thumbs up' if he leaves with your best wishes. Hit 'thumbs down' if you feel the opposite...

  8. 'We have to back him' - more from Vegapublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Ramon Vega TwitterImage source, Twitter
  9. Postecoglou coy on Celtic futurepublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    In the aftermath of Celtic's Scottish Cup triumph just two days ago, Postecoglou was in no mood to talk about the growing speculation surrounding him.

    I'm sure Celtic fans will be very interested to hear what he has to say when he inevitably has to face the media again.

    Media caption,

    'I'm choosing to be selfish' - Postecoglou

  10. 'He isn't some kind of Australian Ted Lasso'published at 18:00 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Ange Postecoglou "deserves a crack" at the Tottenham job with what he has achieved in his career so far.

    Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, our man Tom English said: "He's an astute manager. He understands what makes players tick, he commands respect, he has a presence, he's a motivator and he's got a good record in the transfer market.

    "His mantra is 'we never stop'. He likes to play his fast, dynamic and energetic football. I think he deserves a crack at [the Premier League].

    "He's a tough cookie, he's not some kind of Australian Ted Lasso here, but he has an inspirational quality – he get's people and I think it will be fascinating to see how he does at Spurs."

  11. Postpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    So let's get an idea of how happy - or unhappy - you are, Spurs fans.

    Let us know using the thumbs below how you feel about Postecoglou agreeing to become your club's new manager.

  12. 'I can't believe the snobbery' - Vegapublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Spurs' pursuit of Postecoglou has been met with scepticism by fans.

    His only experience in Europe before joining Celtic in 2021 had been a spell in charge of Greek lower-league side Panachaiki in 2008.

    Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega "can’t believe how much snobbery" there is amongst fans of his ex-club regarding the potential new appointment,

    "He will be a great appointment," Vega says. "Especially how the club is at the moment - and hopefully the board follow his idea and support him."

  13. How does Postecoglou compare?published at 17:51 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Conte v Ange
  14. Quick turnaroundpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Just 48 hours ago, Celtic were 18 minutes into their Scottish Cup final. Football moves quickly, eh?

    The final ended in a 3-1 victory for Ange Postecoglou's men. The win over Inverness CT secured a domestic treble for Celtic.

    It was the fifth domestic trophy - out of a possible six - claimed by Postecoglou in just two seasons in charge.

    Media caption,

    Watch highlights as Celtic beat Inverness to win the Scottish Cup

  15. What do we know?published at 17:43 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    • Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has agreed to fill Tottenham's vacant managerial position
    • The Australian guided Celtic to a domestic treble just two days ago
    • He will replace Antonio Conte, who exited Spurs in March
    • The 57-year-old is expected to sign a two-year deal
    • The final elements of the deal are being finalised
  16. Celtic's Postecoglou agrees to become Spurs bosspublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 5 June 2023

    Celtic fans, the news you've all been dreading is verging on becoming confirmed.

    Ange Postecoglou is off to the Premier League. He has agreed to become Tottenham's new manager.

    Ange