Familiar embrace of Celtic must tempt Ange Postecoglou but return would be a mistake | John Duerden

Ange Postecoglou is facing a daunting decision after his 40-day stint at Nottingham Forest, with many calling on him to return to his old stomping ground at Celtic. However, the Australian coach's future hangs in the balance as he weighs up the pros and cons of revisiting the club where he had previously enjoyed great success.

For Postecoglou, the familiarity of returning to Celtic is undoubtedly a tempting prospect. The two years he spent in Glasgow from 2021 to 2023 were marked by numerous triumphs, including not one but two league titles, an FA Cup, and two League Cups. His brand of football has always resonated with Scottish fans, who would no doubt welcome him back with open arms.

But Celtic is a club currently embroiled in turmoil. The departure of Brendan Rodgers just two days after a surprise loss to Hearts has left the club reeling, with many questioning whether it was a good idea to let one of its most successful managers go. The situation at Parkhead is far from clear-cut, and Postecoglou's return would be seen by some as a recipe for disaster.

Moreover, the current Celtic hierarchy seems determined to avoid revisiting the past. Major shareholder Dermot Desmond has already spoken out about Rodgers' tenure, accusing him of being "divisive, misleading and self-serving". The club's caretaker manager Martin O'Neill is also not exactly known for his subtlety in public pronouncements.

In short, returning to Celtic would be a double-edged sword. If Postecoglou can manage to turn the club around, he may receive little credit given elsewhere, as expectations of success are high at Parkhead. Conversely, any failure could lead to widespread criticism and scrutiny.

Postecoglou's reputation is also taking a hit in the Premier League, where his tenure has been marred by controversy and inconsistency. A move to a new continent would surely be the best move for him at this stage of his career, allowing him to reboot and reassess his priorities.

Ultimately, it's time for Postecoglou to take a step back and reflect on his next move. He needs to consider not just what he wants but also what is best for him in the long term. Celtic may be calling his name once more, but it's not necessarily the right answer.
 
I'm not sure why people are so down on Postecoglou ๐Ÿค”. I mean, he did do pretty well at Celtic back in the day, and you can't deny the success they had during his tenure โšฝ๏ธ. But yeah, things have changed a bit since then, and it's not all smooth sailing for him right now ๐Ÿ˜ฌ.

The thing is, Postecoglou seems like a decent coach, but he's definitely taking some crap from everyone ๐Ÿ™„. And I get why the Celtic fans would want him back, but maybe they're expecting too much? ๐Ÿ’ฅ I mean, it's been two years since Rodgers left, and things are still pretty messed up at Parkhead ๐Ÿคฏ.

Personally, I think Postecoglou should take a step back and re-evaluate his options ๐Ÿ‘€. He needs to think about what he wants and what's best for him in the long run ๐Ÿ“†. Maybe a new continent is just what he needs to reboot and get some fresh air ๐Ÿ’จ.

I don't know, maybe I'm being too harsh ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ. But it seems like everyone's got their opinion on Postecoglou's next move, and I think we should let him figure it out for himself ๐Ÿค”. After all, he's the one who's gonna have to deal with all the expectations and whatnot ๐Ÿ˜ฌ.
 
I feel like Ange is stuck between a rock and a hard place ๐Ÿค”. On one hand, he has this amazing history with Celtic and fans love him, but on the other hand, the club is in chaos and it's gonna be tough to get anything done. And let's not forget his reputation in the Premier League isn't exactly glowing ๐Ÿ”ฅ. It's like, is he trying to relive the glory days or does he need to move on? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ I think what Postecoglou needs to do is take a deep breath and consider what's best for him at this point in his career. Maybe it's time to reboot and start fresh somewhere new ๐Ÿ’ป. The nostalgia factor might be tempting, but sometimes you gotta think about the bigger picture ๐ŸŒ.
 
I think Ange Postecoglou has to be super careful about making a decision about going back to Celtic ๐Ÿค”. On one hand, he has great experience there and knows what works for Scottish fans, which is awesome ๐Ÿ‘. But on the other hand, the situation at Celtic right now is pretty chaotic ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. They just lost their manager two days ago and it's not clear who's in charge. And if Postecoglou goes back there and fails, people will be super harsh on him ๐Ÿค•.

I also think he needs to consider what's best for himself in the long run ๐Ÿ’ญ. He has a great reputation in the Premier League, but it's been a bit of a mess since he got there ๐Ÿšฎ. Maybe it's time for a change of scenery and a fresh start ๐ŸŒž. I'm not saying Celtic isn't a good club or anything, but sometimes you gotta know when to cut your losses and move on ๐Ÿ’”.

For me, Postecoglou should take his time and think about what he really wants ๐Ÿ‘Œ. Is it success at Celtic? Or is it something more personal for him? ๐Ÿค Whatever he decides, I'm sure he'll make the right call in the end ๐Ÿ˜Š.
 
I'm kinda thinking about planning a trip to the mountains soon ๐Ÿž๏ธ and I was reading this amazing article on hiking trails in New Zealand last night... have you ever hiked the Milford Track? It looks so breathtakingly beautiful! But anyway, back to Postecoglou... I think he should definitely consider his options carefully, especially with the Premier League situation going down. Maybe a break from all the drama would be good for him? ๐Ÿค”
 
omg, Ange is totes torn between Nottingham Forest and Celtic ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿด๏ธโ€โ˜ ๏ธ I think he needs 2 weigh up the pros & cons of goin back 2 Parkhead, but idk if it's even gonna be a good idea w/ that toxic board & Dermot Desmond talkin trash about Brendan Rodgers ๐Ÿ˜’. on the other hand, Postecoglou did have some amazing times at Celtic and his style of football is still loved by many SCOTs ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง But let's be real, if he goes back 2o Parkhead now, he'll prob get a hard time from fans & media alike ๐Ÿ˜ณ. maybe it's better 4 him 2 take a step back, reboot & come bak stronger w/ a fresh perspective ๐Ÿ’ก
 
I feel like a lot of people are putting way too much pressure on Postecoglou if he were to return to Celtic ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, we all know he had an amazing run there before, but let's be real, two and a half years isn't that long ago ๐Ÿ’ฏ. The situation at the club has clearly changed since then, with new leadership and all sorts of drama going on.

Plus, Postecoglou deserves to have his own say in what he wants from his next job, you know? He can't just be expected to go back and pick up right where he left off โฐ. And let's not forget, he's already been through some stuff with the Premier League... maybe a fresh start elsewhere would do him some good ๐ŸŒž.

It's always hard to make a decision like this, but I think Postecoglou needs to focus on what's best for HIM at this point in his career. We'll just have to wait and see what he decides! ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
I'm low-key surprised that no one has brought up Ange's past team dynamics issues ๐Ÿค”. Like, yeah, he's got that Celtic success under his belt, but what about the drama with Janko and the rest? It's gonna be a tough sell if he returns without addressing those skeletons in the closet ๐Ÿ’€. And on the other hand, a new gig could be just what he needs to shake things up and prove himself all over again ๐Ÿ”„. But for real tho, the timing is wonky โ€“ doesn't he want to steer clear of another high-pressure situation? ๐Ÿค”
 
๐Ÿค” I mean, Ange has been through a lot with Forest and all, but Celtic is like an old friend that he might not wanna go back to just yet ๐Ÿ ๏ธ. The situation at Celtic is super messy atm, and I don't think they're ready for him. It's like they're trying to erase the past and start fresh, which isn't always easy ๐Ÿ‘. On the other hand, a new continent might be a good move for him, you feel? ๐ŸŒ๏ธ He's been through some stuff with Forest, and it's time for him to reboot and find himself again ๐Ÿ’ป. Ultimately, I think he needs to think about what's best for HIM, not just Celtic ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ.
 
I'm not sure if Ange Postecoglou should return to Celtic ๐Ÿค”... on one hand, he's got a proven track record with the club and the fans would likely love to have him back ๐Ÿ˜Š... but, on the other hand, the situation at Parkhead seems pretty messy right now ๐Ÿšจ... I mean, who wants to be seen as the manager who can't turn things around? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ... and let's not forget that expectations are super high there, so if he doesn't deliver, it could be a nightmare for him ๐Ÿคฏ... I think at this stage in his career, he might want to explore other options, maybe somewhere with less pressure and more room to breathe ๐ŸŒด... he's got a lot of experience under his belt, so he should be able to find another club that suits him better ๐Ÿ’ก
 
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