Spiky Ange Postecoglou wasn't having it when asked if Celtic need to have a stronger squad next season - telling a BBC reporter "come on, mate." The boss was speaking to the media after Celtic dropped points for the third league game in a row for the first time in his tenure.
They lost 4-2 to Hibs despite having led twice with the game turning on Daizen Maeda's second-half red card. The boss took responsibility, admitting his raft of changes have had a negative impact on the side since winning the league - they lost 3-0 to Rangers before drawing with St Mirren at the weekend - but he insists it's a long way from panic stations.The Beeb's Brian McLaughlin asked him if he needs a stronger squad this season and Postecoglou, with a disbelieving laugh, said: "Come on mate, come on.
What do you want? Do you want us to win the league by 20 points next year, is that the thing? "I get it, I understand the questioning.
But you know what, if you want to measure us on the last three games, by all means. But you probably need a different manager (to do that)."This squad has handled Champions League, it's in the final of a cup, it's already won one cup.
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