BHOYS IN THE ZONE

Sky is limit for Celtic claims Ange

BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT

ANGE POSTECOGLOU believes Celtic’s progress is limitless and warned they’re only going to get better.

The Hoops could go four points clear of title rivals Rangers at the top of the Premiership today if they beat Motherwell – before Gers face Hearts at Ibrox.

Their resounding 3-0 Old Firm win in midweek took Celtic above the champions and boss Postecoglou (inset) wants them to be even further ahead in the near future.

As he prepared for the trip to Fir Park, the Aussie said: “I’ve never thought about where I want us to be at this point or that point.

“But do I want us to be successful? Absolutely. This year? Absolutely.

“But if I start thinking about progress as we need to be at this level, at this time – and we get there earlier – that leaves me hanging a bit.

“Progression is a never ending thing for me.

“Are we better than what we were a few months ago in terms of how we’re playing? I think we are.

“And that gives me and the players encouragement that we can be further ahead in the next two or three months. My responsibility is now to push them on to the levels I know we can get to.”

While his initial aim is to dominate in Scotland, ultimately Postecoglou wants his team to be revered around the world. He said: “I want people talking about this Celtic team – not just in Scotland but beyond.

“But we have to win trophies and be successful within that context.”

Being able to make loan players Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers permanent signings will help. But boss Postecoglou admitted: “Experiences like Wednesday will help but it usually comes down to the individual.

“I know Cam and Jota love representing this club.

“They’re contributing right now and that’s all I need to see. But it could be others.”

Postecoglou has also been impressed by Callum McGregor on and off the pitch and reckons he is just about the perfect captain.

The Celtic boss said: “Callum is a very sensible young man.

“He’s someone you’d like to have round for dinner – and you’d have a polite conversation with him. But he’s very serious about being successful and wants this group of players to be successful.

“He feels responsible for them. It’s inspiring to see.”