Jackie McNamara defends Ange from Celtic exit critics as Tottenham chance 'may not come around again'
dailyrecord.co.ukJackie McNamara has used his own managerial experiences to reason why Ange Postecoglou has decided to up sticks and leave Celtic for Tottenham.The Australian boss is set to sign on a two-year deal with the club having the option to extend his stay for a third year, with a compensation fee of just under £5million reportedly being gifted to the Hoops.
It's a bitter blow for the club, coming just 48 hours after they completed a world-record eighth treble after seeing off Inverness Caledonian Thistle in a 3-1 win at Hampden in the Scottish Cup final.But they've been here before.
Martin O'Neill left in 2005 after half a decade of outstanding success, whilst Brendan Rodgers unexpectedly left his post as Celtic boss in 2019 after winning every domestic trophy in his wake, alongside showing a decent account of themselves in European competition, scalping wins over Lazio and Leipzig, alongside draws with Manchester City.
It's time for the Hoops to dust themselves down and go again - though McNamara understands why Postecoglou has moved, acknowledging it is better timing than Rodgers' move, at least.McNamara told the BBC Scottish Football Podcast: "I think he's been fantastic since he came in.
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