‘Tactically, he’s very good’ – Former Rangers player heaps praise on manager who will join Celtic – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Celtic have been linked with a move for the Australian manager Ange Postecoglou.
The 55-year-old is expected to take over at Parkhead this summer and the deal could be concluded by the middle of next week according to Sky Sports.
Former Rangers star Mike McKay thinks that Postecoglou would prove to be a fantastic appointment for the Hoops.
McKay has worked with the Australian manager during their time together at Brisbane Roar and the Australian national team.
He believes that Postecoglou has the ability to win over his doubters with his tactical acumen and footballing philosophy.
The Scottish outfit are in need of a major rebuild and it will be interesting to see if the Australian manager can come in and make an immediate impact.
The pressure to win trophies is massive at a club like Celtic and Postecoglou will be expected to keep them competitive during the rebuilding phase.
Furthermore, the Australian could lose key players like Odsonne Edouard and Kristoffer Ajer this summer and he will have to bring in quality replacements as well.
There is no doubt that the Celtic job will be a massive challenge for the Australian but McKay claims that the Australian has the quality to thrive under the pressure and silence his critics.
McKay said to Sky Sports: “Maybe people don’t rate Australian coaches or football but he likes a challenge and he’ll love the fact people are doubting him already.
“The club needs a massive rebuild after what happened last season so he’ll get in there and given time he will play an attacking style of football, possession-based but fairly direct as well.
“It’s a case of if the opposition score six, he’s happy with his team scoring seven – he’s done that throughout his career. He’s not scared to get out there and take it to teams.
“From my knowledge of Scottish football that is something I think the fans will enjoy.”
He added: “He’s a great man-manager first and foremost which has shown with Brisbane Roar and the national team and now with Marinos.
“Tactically, he’s very good, he sets his team up well and brings in players who will do a job for him and will challenge everyone to be better.”
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