Celtic’s recent performance in Europe has been less than stellar, a trend that has persisted even under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou. Despite the lack of tangible progress in terms of results, the team’s performances have shown promise, offering a glimmer of hope for the future.
As next season approaches, Postecoglou faces the daunting task of meeting high expectations in the Champions League. However, former Rangers player Ally McCoist has expressed scepticism about Celtic’s prospects in Europe.
McCoist’s comments came in response to Celtic’s Callum McGregor’s aspiration of participating in a European final with Celtic under Postecoglou’s guidance.
McCoist, in a conversation with BT Sport (via Football Scotland), quipped, “I don’t know, was he talking about playing on the PlayStation? They’ve got every chance of reaching a European final on the PlayStation. They’ve got no chance of going to a European final for the foreseeable future. The team’s good enough to win the league in Scotland. But do me a favour… come on!”
Given McCoist’s Ibrox allegiance, his lack of faith in Celtic is not entirely surprising. However, his comments could be perceived as disrespectful and distasteful.
Football, as we all know, is unpredictable. Few would have anticipated the Rangers’ making the Europa League final last year. Therefore, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility for Celtic to reach a European final, just like their Ibrox counterparts.
In the end, it would be a significant achievement for Celtic to reach a European final, not only for the club and its fans but also as a testament to the unpredictability of football. And who knows? It might even serve to prove McCoist wrong.
Celtic, as a club, should be aiming for the latter stages of the Europa League.
