Postecoglou: ‘I’m not going to get disappointed’
Celtic boss Ange Postecgolou has declared he is still looking forward to the Sydney Super Cup in November, despite Rangers pulling out.
Rangers confirmed their withdrawal on Thursday–in doing so ruling out a first overseas derby with Celtic–but when asked whether he was disappointed or whether it had nothing to do with him, the former Australia head coach said: “It's got to do with me because I'm the manager of a club that's going there and looking forward to it.
“Apart from the fact I think it’s going to be great for our football club, because I know how passionate people are about this club and football in general. for me, it’ s a trip back home, soi am certainly looking forward to it.
“Disappointment? Disappointment for me is about things I can control. I’m not going to get disappointed over things that I have got nothing to do with.”
Rangers blamed their exit on the tournament organisers for being “unwilling to meet their obligations”, but Sydney Super Cup promoters TEG Sport and Left Field Live denied those claims and suggested the U-turn was down to “negative fan reaction”.
A statement read: “We have worked closely with all stakeholders to bring this exciting event to Sydney and refute any suggestion we were unwilling to fulfil our commitments to Rangers. We have acted in good faith and have out the event on sale with a great response from fans here.
“In changing their minds, the Rangers Board has let down many many fans in Australia and the Asian region. We will now consult with our stakeholdersbeforedeterminingour response.”