Ange Postecoglou is back on Scottish soil, this time leading his Spurs side into Ibrox for a Europa League clash against Rangers. For the blue half of Glasgow, it’s a name that still stings. During his time as Celtic manager, Ange turned the tide in Scotland, delivering success after success while leaving Rangers in the dust.

When he arrived at Celtic, Ange was laughed at by rival fans and doubters. But the Australian quickly silenced critics, rebuilding a Celtic side reeling from a disastrous Covid-hit season and making them title winners within a year.

He claimed a domestic double in his first season and followed it up with an unforgettable treble in his second. For Rangers fans, those years were pure misery, as Ange’s Celtic dominated derby after derby, thanks to key players like Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, and Daizen Maeda, who continue to haunt their rivals to this day.

Ange Relishing Ibrox Return

Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s clash, Ange couldn’t help but joke about the reception he’s expecting from the Ibrox faithful. “I think you know what kind of reception I’ll get. It’s mixed,” he quipped, before reflecting on his memories of Glasgow derbies. “The first one we lost and the second we won. They are usually very significant games – title deciders or cup knockouts.

“I enjoyed them all and the atmosphere. European nights here are something you want to be a part of, and overcome.”

For Ange, this isn’t just another fixture—it’s a return to a battleground where he thrived. And while tomorrow’s result won’t affect Celtic directly, the Hoops faithful won’t be shy about cheering him on. After all, anything that piles pressure on Rangers before Sunday’s League Cup Final against Celtic is a win in itself.

Here’s hoping Ange brings the same touch of misery for Rangers tomorrow night that he did during his Celtic days.