Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has secured the signing of young Leeds United talent Archie Gray for a substantial £35 million this week. But it wasn’t just Spurs that was the pull for Archie but the manager himself?
Why you ask?
The highly-rated midfielder, revealed that his decision to join Spurs was heavily influenced by his admiration for Postecoglou. As a lifelong Celtic supporter, Gray was an avid follower of Postecoglou’s successful tenure at Celtic Park.
Gray shared his excitement, saying, “I’m not gonna lie to you I’m a massive Celtic fan. I love him, my whole family is to be fair, my whole family loves him. I haven’t said this to be fair. He’s also a massive factor to me joining.” [Love of Leeds]
During his two years at Celtic, Postecoglou transformed the team into a dominant force in Scottish football after the horrible pandemic season.
Arriving in the summer of 2021, he quickly made his mark by instilling an attacking style of play and a resilient mindset. Under his guidance, Celtic clinched the Scottish Premiership title twice, along with back-to-back Scottish League Cup victories and a Scottish Cup win that sealed a treble.
With Gray’s arrival, Postecoglou hopes to inject youthful exuberance into the Spurs midfield. Gray’s versatility and promise could complement the existing squad, potentially making him a pivotal player. The fact that they both have a soft spot for Celtic will certainly bode well for their relationship.
