Ange Postecoglou era got up and running with a low key 1-0 defeat at the hands of Preston North End. A penalty from Ben Whiteman after an hour was enough to separate the sides but this was an insight into how much work the new Australian boss has in front of him as he tries to mould a new team.
And with a Champions League qualifier hurtling towards him on Tuesday, Postecoglou might just have a couple of sleepless nights.
Three low key friendlies down south got minutes into their legs but this was Celtic ’s final outing before taking on Midtjylland and the new boss was still without a host of big names.
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