CHRIS SUTTON believes that ‘anything can happen’ in these final games of the season but stated that if Celtic pull off the treble, it will be ‘sensational’.
No one expected Celtic to be challenging this season. Some pundits had Celtic down to finish 3rd!
Of course, there is a long way to go, but Celtic are in a promising position.
Sutton has praised Ange in his article for the Daily Record, admiring how he has not shied away from questions posed to him about the opportunity to win the treble. Instead, he has embraced the opportunity at hand.
The Scottish Cup is anyone’s trophy at his stage in the competition. All four teams that are left are really strong. Even Hibs are progressing under Maloney; it won’t be long before they turn the corner fully.
Sutton Wrote;
“From Celtic’s point of view, they can’t pay any attention to what Rangers are doing in Europe.
“Fair play to them for what they are doing, but my old club need to focus on what they themselves are doing.”
“No-one in their right mind would have predicted Celtic would be in this position back in September.
“But they’ve put together a serious run of form where they have managed to pick up results in all kinds of ways.
“It’s not all been flashy, swashbuckling football. But that’s okay, that’s what it takes to win titles. They are in with a chance this year and that’s more than most expected.
“The Cup double would still be a success. A league and Cup double would be remarkable.
“And the treble would be absolutely SENSATIONAL – especially when you consider where Celtic have come from.”
Continuing, the former Celtic hero wrote;
“Usually, when managers get asked about trebles, they run a mile from it.
“Postecoglou hasn’t shouted from the rooftops about winning the clean sweep, but he has admitted it’s there for his side. That’s about as bold as it gets from a manager of Celtic or Rangers.
“In fairness to him, however, he’s never wavered in what he’s said all season. It’s always about being focused on performance rather than results – as one leads to the other – and he’s insisted he won’t change a thing for the run-in.
“Why should he?
“Postecoglou’s principles have got Celtic to where they are right now – bang in the frame for the treble. Whether he gets there or falls short remains to be seen, but everyone can see the direction the club are going in.”
Sutton is bang on the money here, as he is a lot of the time.
