Ange Postecoglou’s Heartfelt Reaction to Celtic’s Scottish Premiership Triumph Goes Viral
In the world of football, where passion and loyalty run deep, few moments capture the hearts of fans quite like a manager’s genuine emotion for their former club. Ange Postecoglou, the Australian tactician who now leads Tottenham Hotspur, has once again endeared himself to Celtic supporters worldwide with a heartfelt reaction to the Hoops clinching the 2023-24 Scottish Premiership title. His words, brimming with sincerity and nostalgia, have gone viral, resonating with fans and reminding everyone why Postecoglou remains a beloved figure at Celtic Park.
Celtic’s title-clinching moment came in May 2024, with a commanding performance that secured their third consecutive Scottish Premiership crown under current manager Brendan Rodgers. As the final whistle blew, celebrations erupted, and while Postecoglou was miles away in London, his connection to the club he transformed during his two-year tenure (2021-2023) was undeniable. Speaking to Sky Sports, Postecoglou shared his joy for Celtic’s success, a moment that quickly spread across social media platforms like wildfire.
“I love them, mate… I couldn’t be happier for everyone there,” Postecoglou said, his voice tinged with emotion. “Great people, great manager, great staff, great footballers. It’s an unbelievable club. I watched the game, and I know because I’ve experienced it how they would have felt at the final whistle and going back to Celtic Park late at night. It’s a pretty special place.”
These words, simple yet profound, struck a chord with Celtic fans who fondly remember Postecoglou’s transformative impact. During his time at Celtic, he led the club to five domestic trophies, including back-to-back Premiership titles and a treble in the 2022-23 season. His attacking philosophy, dubbed “Angeball,” and his mantra of “we never stop” revitalized a club that had been reeling from a trophyless 2020-21 campaign.
Postecoglou’s comments, shared by outlets like Sky Sports and Record Sport, quickly gained traction on platforms like X, where fans praised his authenticity and unwavering affection for Celtic. One post on X captured the sentiment perfectly: “Ange Postecoglou salutes Celtic after their Scottish Premiership title triumph 
,” accompanied by a clip of his interview that garnered thousands of likes and shares.
,” accompanied by a clip of his interview that garnered thousands of likes and shares.Fans flooded social media with reactions, many expressing how rare it is for a manager to speak so fondly of a former club. “This is why we love Ange. He gets what Celtic means to us,” one supporter wrote. Another added, “He’s at Spurs now, but Celtic will always be in his heart. Class act.” The viral nature of the moment wasn’t just about his words but the sincerity behind them—Postecoglou’s ability to connect with fans on a human level, a trait that defined his tenure at Celtic.
When Postecoglou arrived at Celtic in June 2021, he faced skepticism. Mocked as “Ange Postecog-who?” by some in the Scottish media, he inherited a club in disarray, 25 points behind rivals Rangers in the previous season. Yet, with shrewd signings like Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, and Matt O’Riley, and an unrelenting commitment to attacking football, he turned Celtic into a dominant force. His first season saw Celtic reclaim the Premiership and win the League Cup, while his second culminated in a treble, cementing his status as a club legend.
Postecoglou’s emotional connection to Celtic was evident throughout his tenure. After clinching the 2022-23 title, he spoke of the club’s generational support: “We pass through these clubs, but the support is generational, they pass it on to their kids.” His ability to articulate the cultural significance of Celtic endeared him to fans, and his recent comments show that bond remains unbroken.
