TNT Sports found themselves in hot water with Celtic fans after attempting to take a swipe at former Hoops manager Ange Postecoglou. Following Postecoglou’s Tottenham side’s 1-1 draw with Rangers in the Europa League, TNT’s social media account, which boasts over two million followers, posted:

“Ange Postecoglou has now won just one of his last five away games against Rangers in his managerial career.”

This post quickly drew the ire of Celtic supporters, who pointed out the glaring lack of context in TNT’s statement.

Ignoring the Bigger Picture

While TNT’s statistic is technically accurate, it blatantly ignores the broader reality of Ange’s dominance during his time in Scotland. The Australian manager oversaw a transformative period at Celtic, securing five out of six domestic trophies, including a league-and-cup double in his first season and a treble in his second.

Ange’s overall record against Rangers as Celtic boss stands at six wins, three defeats, and two draws in eleven games—a far cry from the struggling narrative TNT seemed eager to suggest.

The Real Story of Ange’s Record

Of Ange’s three losses to Rangers:

1.His first derby: A narrow 1-0 defeat at Ibrox early in his Celtic tenure, with the squad still in transition.

2.A semi-final extra-time loss: During his first season in the Scottish Cup.

3.A league match with a rotated squad: Ange rested key players like Kyogo and McGregor after clinching the league title, giving minutes to fringe players like Oh and Kobayashi who have since moved on.

These details hardly paint the picture of a manager out of his depth against Celtic’s fiercest rivals. In fact, under Postecoglou’s stewardship, Celtic regularly outclassed Rangers, leaving them chasing shadows for much of his two seasons in charge.

A Transparent Play to the Galleries

It’s challenging to view TNT’s post as anything other than a cheap attempt to stir the pot and court controversy. The omission of Ange’s silverware haul and overall derby dominance reeks of bad faith. Unsurprisingly, Celtic fans were quick to remind TNT of the trophies, treble, and unmatched success that defined Ange’s reign.

While Postecoglou’s Spurs side might have been off the pace on Thursday night, nothing changes the fact that his Celtic tenure left Rangers in the dust.

For TNT, a little context would have gone a long way.