Another top award for Hoops hero Ange
TRIUMPHANT Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has made it a clean sweep of Scotland’s major coaching awards after a stellar season.
Just days after the former Socceroos coach lifted the Scottish Premiership trophy in his first season in charge of the Hoops, Postecoglou has been named Scotland’s manager of the year.
It’s the third time in the space of a few weeks that Postecoglou’s work has been recognised.
The former Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory coach has also collected the PFA Scotland and Scottish Football Writers’ Association manager of the year awards.
“It is very pleasing to win awards such as this and it shows we have been doing something right and achieved success,” said Postecoglou, who led Celtic to not only the premiership but Scottish League Cup glory.
“It has been earned by the whole group of players and staff at the club as a true collective.
“We’ll dedicate this one to all our fans who have given us such phenomenal support during the season.”
The Hoops celebrated their 10th Scottish title in 11 seasons in style with a 6-0 weekend thrashing of Motherwell at Celtic Park.
“It really was an atmosphere like no other,” Postecoglou said.
“It really was a privilege to be a part of.”
Departing Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic said the Hoops’ 2021-22 campaign had been “as rewarding a season” as he could remember in his nine years at the club.
“The success we’ve had this season, needing to win the title back, the manner in which we’ve done it, the football that we’ve played … it’s another great season to have here,” the Socceroos playmaker told Celtic TV.
“I did feel it was important for me to go out on a high and leave as a champion after all the success here.”