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      Tottenham ‘reach verbal agreement with Ange Postecoglou as Celtic manager prepares to sign two-year contract’

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      TOTTENHAM are on the verge of confirming Ange Postecoglou as the club’s new first team manager.Last week, SunSport exclusively revealed that the 57-year-old was in advanced talks with Spurs officials.
      Postecoglou has reached a verbal agreement with TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the two parties have now reached a verbal agreement.
      Postecoglou is set to sign a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further season, so he could remain in north London until June 2026.
      Celtic are expected to hold discussions with Tottenham this week, but the Scottish Premiership champions have already resigned to losing the Aussie.
      And due to his rolling one-year contract at Celtic Park, there will be no hefty compensation to pay.

      SunSport revealed the Aussie wants Celtic No2 John Kennedy to join him in London.
      Fellow coach Gavin Strachan as well as one of the first-team’s video analysts are also expected to make the move south.
      Postecoglou’s appointment will mark the end of Tottenham’s three-month search for a manager.
      Former boss Antonio Conte left the club in March following an astonishing rant about his players.
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      The Italian’s ex-assistant Cristian Stellini was appointed interim manager for the remainder of the season shortly after his departure, but he was sacked after just four games.
      Ryan Mason then took the reigns and has been at the helm as acting head coach ever since.
      During their search for a new permanent manager, the Lilywhites have been linked with Julian Nagelsmann, Xabi Alonso, Arne Slot, Thomas Frank and Simone Inzaghi.
      Spurs decided against appointing Nagelsmann at the beginning of May, while Alonso and Slot both ruled themselves out of the running. More

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      Ange Postecoglou to be confirmed as Tottenham boss as he targets John Kennedy & 2 key Celtic backroom staff to join him

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU is poised to be confirmed as new Spurs boss and he wants Celtic No2 John Kennedy to join him in London.SunSport understands the Greek-Aussie told Parkhead major shareholder Dermot Desmond on Saturday night – in the aftermath of securing a Treble with Scottish Cup glory over Caley Thistle – that he wanted to grab the dream opportunity of heading to the Premier League.
      Ange Postecoglou wants John Kennedy with him at SpursCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Now it’s expected that Spurs chief Daniel Levy will announce Postecoglou as Antonio Conte’s successor over the next 72-hours – with the 57-year-old getting a hugely lucrative contract, including major bonus incentives, to transform the club like he has Celtic.
      And Postecoglou looks certain to move to secure his trusted Hoops right-hand man Kennedy as his No2 down south.
      The 39-year-old has been with Celtic for over 25-years; first team star, recruitment operator, development coach, first team coach, assistant manager and at one point interim boss.
      Hearts are also admirers as they consider their permanent manager position, with caretaker Steven Naismith still very much in contention.

      But while the ambitious Kennedy – a phenomenal success over nine years working with Ronny Deila, Brendan Rodgers, Neil Lennon and now Postecoglou – is keen to one day be his own man, it’s thought the departing Celtic boss believes he can offer him a far more exciting proposition.
      Fellow coach Gavin Strachan as well as one of the first-team’s video analysts are also expected to make the move south.
      We revealed that Hearts would have to cough up a six-figure compensation sum to have any chance of luring the highly regarded Kennedy from Parkhead.
      But that wouldn’t be a problem for the massively resourced Spurs who will also pay Celtic a seven-figure sum for Postecoglou who has been working on a 12-month rolling contract.
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      Just last week, Postecoglou was lavish in his praise of the coach who turns 40 in August after it emerged the Jambos had placed him on a short-list.
      He said: “John plays a vital role. I give him a lot of responsibility. He’s got a lot of experience at this football club, part of a lot of success.
      “That isn’t by accident. It’s not surprising people are looking at him.
      “And when the time is right he will make an outstanding manager.”
      Losing Postecoglou is a hammer blow for the Celts board who have watched him lead the team to five trophies out of six over two incredible years after taking him from Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos.
      But to also lose Kennedy – such a behind-the-scenes mastermind since 2014 – would be another severe disappointment and it remains to be seen how they would react to a Spurs approach.
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      Scott Brown spotted with Celtic-daft WWE star as Hoops legend watches treble triumph in Florida

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      SCOTT BROWN captained Celtic to their unprecedented quadruple treble success.But the Hoops icon took-in this weekend’s latest treble triumph in very different surroundings!
      Brown watched the game alongside WWE star Joe CoffeyCredit: INSTAGRAM
      They watched on at the Orlando CSC’s Florida baseCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Celtic beat Inverness CT 3-1 at Hampden to wrap-up their 8th domestic clean sweep – a new record.
      Goals from Kyogo Furuhashi and Liel Abada gave the Hoops a 2-0 lead before Daniel MacKay struck late on to make things a little bit more interesting.
      But Jota then found the net in the opening minute of added time to put the result beyond doubt.
      Callum McGregor was the man to hoist the famous old trophy aloft, a task that had become so familiar to Brown during his silverware-laden spell at Parkhead.

      It’s now been two years since Brown, 37, left Celtic after 14 years.
      Brown is now manager of EFL League One outfit Fleetwood Town, who finished their campaign in early May.
      Broony, therefore, is now on his summer holidays ahead of returning to pre-season in preparation for the new season which starts on the first weekend of August.
      And he’s been spotted in Florida – proving that he certainly hasn’t left Celtic behind him!
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      Brown made sure to watch the Scottish Cup Final, heading to the Lucky Leprechaun Irish pub in Orlando to take in the big match.
      It’s home to the Orlando CSC, and he was spotted alongside another famous face.
      Glasgow-born wrestling star Joe Coffey made his name in Scottish promotion Insane Championship Wrestling before being snapped-up by WWE in 2018.
      Having competed in the organisation’s UK division he’s now made his name in the USA as big star on WWE’s NXT brand, which is based out of Orlando.
      And Hoops-daft Coffey linked-up with Brown to watch the Hoops triumph.
      Brown posted a photo of himself alongside the wrestling star.
      The ex-Parkhead skipper emerged as a contender for the Celtic manager’s job with Ange Postecoglou’s future in doubt.
      Postecoglou is the odds-on favourite to become the new Tottenham boss and the Premier League giants are expected to seek talks early this coming week.
      The 57-year old wouldn’t be drawn on his future after the Hampden triumph, but hinted at a goodbye with an emotional message to the Hoops supporters.
      He said: “I have appreciated the support I’ve had from day one. 
      “Because of the way I came into the football club – without beating about the bush – I was ‘a joke’. 
      “A lot of people made fun of me – but the supporters for their own reasons put their collective arm around me and said ‘no he’s one of ours’. 
      “It was up to me to repay that faith. The reason they felt so close to this team and so close to me was because while others may have mocked, they stood behind me. 

      “I think they deserve a lot of credit for what has happened because it would have been easy for our supporters to have been just as sceptical given the reaction to my appointment.”
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      David Moyes breaks silence on Celtic speculation after becoming favourite to replace Ange Postecoglou

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      BOOKIES favourite David Moyes says he’s ignoring speculation linking him with the Celtic job – because he has a European final to prepare for.Moyes has been backed down from 16/1 to be front-runner for the Parkhead post if Ange Postecoglou moves to Spurs.
      West Ham boss David Moyes during his Europa Conference League Final presserCredit: PA
      But Moyes’ West Ham side face Serie A Fiorentina in their first European Final in 47 years next week – and he insists he’s blanking out everything else as his side prepare for that Prague crunch.
      Quizzed about the Celts links, he replied: “I’ve never even considered it. 
      “I’m West Ham manager and I’m really enjoying my period here. 
      “I’m hopefully trying to continue growing a really good football club so I’ve not given it any consideration. 

      “Through my years I’ve been linked with lots of jobs at different times but I have to say I’m really happy at the moment and I’m settled where I am. 
      “The club have been so good to me and we’re enjoying the journey we’re on.”
      Despite having the best win percentage of any Hammers boss, there’s a section of the support Moyes has never won over and there has been speculation he could call time on his three-and-a-half year spell at the club after next week’s final. 
      Asked about the possibility of leaving West Ham after the final, he replied: “I’m not thinking any further ahead than the game.
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      “That’s the only focus I have at the moment – trying to win the game and performing as well as we can.
      “We still have a few days until the game so we’re just preparing and getting the players ready.”
      The 60-year-old, who started his playing career at Celtic, featured in our eight-man list of early runners and riders for the potential vacancy in Glasgow’s east end.
      SunSport revealed earlier this week that Postecoglou is set to be named Spurs boss next week.
      And we understand Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is set to meet him on Monday for formal talks, once the Scottish Cup Final is over and done with.
      Like Moyes, Postecoglou has remained focused on the final his team has coming up, with Celtic on the cusp of a Treble.
      He said yesterday: “I understand the question. It’s of interest to people and that’s understandable, but it’s not in my world.
      “It’s not the first time it has happened this year, and I’ve been pretty consistent in making people understand what I’m about and what I’m like.
      “I’ve got too big a game on Saturday for this club to be contemplating or addressing any matter other than us being ready for the final.
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      “In here we are talking about Saturday, and talking about being ready and training, and making sure we have an opportunity to do something special in terms of our season.”
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      Who is Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and what major honours has he won?

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      AGNGELOS Postecoglou is the manager of Scottish Premiership club Celtic.He was a former football player and is a prestigious record holder.
      Celtic manager Angelos Postecoglou was indicted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame in 2022Credit: PA
      Who is Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou?
      Postecoglou was born on August 27, 1965 in a suburb of Athens, Greece.
      His family moved to Melbourne, Australia by boat when he was five-years-old after the Greek military coup in 1967 and his father, Dimitris (Jim) business loss.
      While living in Australia, the young Postecoglou became an avid sports player.
      He spent most of his club career as a defender for South Melbourne Hellas which he joined as a nine-year-old.
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      He made his debut for the Australian national team in the late 1980s rising through the youth ranks playing a whopping 193 games in the National Soccer League as a one-club player.
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      Postecoglou’s impressive sporting career saw him move into management for South Melbourne Hellas in 1996.
      His talent for both on and off the field was cemented after they won the National Soccer League twice and the OFC Championships League in 1999.
      After his wins, Postecoglou managed the national under-17 and under-20 teams.
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      Winning under his management became synonymous for Postecoglou with both a Premiership title for Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory in 2011 including a Championship success in 2012 for the former.
      During 2013 and 2017, Postecoglou became the senior national team manager for Socceroos on October 23, 2013 on a five-year contract.
      His team won the AFC Asian Cup in 2015 and also qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
      Postecoglou then became head coach for Yokohama F. Marinos on December 19 2017 where he guided the club to their first J. League title in 15 years.
      This prestigious win for the team saw Postecoglou being the first Australian manager to win a league title in Japan and piqued the interest of Scottish Premiership club Celtic.
      On June 10 2021, Postecoglou signed a rolling contract with Celtic again making history as the first Australian manager to coach a major club in Europe.
      The team won the Scottish Premiership title after victory over Hearts on May 4, 2023.
      What major honours does Ange Postecoglou have?
      Postecoglou has won the National Soccer League Coach of the Year, the Australian Sports Medal, the PFA Manager of the Year, the A-League Coach of the Year, the PFA Manager of the Decade, AFC Coach of the Year, the Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month, the PFA Scotland Manager of the Year, and the SFWA Manager of the Year.
      He was also inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame in 2022 and holds the record with the Brisbane Roar for the longest undefeated streak in Australian sporting history.
      Speaking of his career success, Postecoglou said: “My motivation is always to produce teams [my] dad would enjoy watching.”
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      Postecoglou is married to Georgia Postecoglou.
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      The couple met during his South Melbourne Hellas days with Georgia working as a marketing manager for the club at the time.
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      Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy ready to meet Ange Postecogolou as date for talks with Celtic manager set

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU is set for talks with Tottenham on Monday about becoming their new manager.SunSport revealed yesterday how the Celtic boss is set to be named the new Spurs manager as early as next week.
      Ange Postecoglou waves to the Celtic fans on trophy day – was it a goodbye?Credit: PA
      Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is set to meet Ange Postecoglou on MondayCredit: AFP
      For the moment, Postecoglou insists he is fully focused on this weekend’s Scottish Cup Final against Inverness, with he and his Hoops side on the brink of a Treble.
      But SunSport understands Daniel Levy and co plan to meet the 57-year-old after the weekend, 48 hours after the final is out of the way.
      Then, formal discussions regarding him taking over the hot seat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will commence.
      Postecoglou said his representatives haven’t spoken to him this week about the links with Spurs, telling reporters: “They know better than to ask me anything this week, let me tell you. 

      “They know me very well. They wouldn’t dare ask me about anything.”
      Spurs are preparing to welcome incoming chief football officer Scott Munn who has ties to Postecoglou via the City Football Group (who own one of the coach’s former clubs, Yokohama Marinos) and through nationality (both men are Aussies).
      Levy is also believed to be a fan of Postecoglou’s playing style.
      So too however, according to reports in France, is Olympique Marseille president Pablo Longoria – with the Ligue 1 outfit ready to hijack Spurs’ bid to bring Postecoglou to the Premier League.
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      But all of the chatter ahead of Saturday’s final at Hampden has focused on a move to north London.
      Postecoglou admits he understands the persistent questions over his future but shut down any notion of him taking his eye off the ball when it comes to preparing his team for Saturday.
      He said: “I understand the question. It’s of interest to people and that’s understandable, but it’s not in my world.
      “It’s not the first time it has happened this year, and I’ve been pretty consistent in making people understand what I’m about and what I’m like.
      “I’ve got too big a game on Saturday for this club to be contemplating or addressing any matter other than us being ready for the final.
      “In here we are talking about Saturday, and talking about being ready and training, and making sure we have an opportunity to do something special in terms of our season.”
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      Tottenham set to announce Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as new boss as early as next week after months-long search

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU could be confirmed as Tottenham’s new manager as early as next week.And Celtic are so resigned to losing the Aussie that they have already started looking around for a replacement.
      Tottenham are on the verge of appointing Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as their new managerCredit: KENNY RAMSAY
      Antonio Conte was axed as Spurs boss in March and Cristian Cellini as interim boss in AprilCredit: GETTY
      Spurs have kept a respectful silence on Postecoglou, 57, while he prepares for tomorrow’s Scottish Cup final against Inverness.
      But they hope to agree the fine details of the deal as soon as that is out of the way, with the Glasgow gaffer keen to test himself in the Premier League.

      Celtic are gutted to be losing a man who is on the brink of leading them to the treble, after landing the title and League Cup in his first season in Scotland.
      Yet equally, Parkhead top brass will not stand in the way of the former Australian national chief, who joined from Yokohama two years ago.
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      And they have started drawing up a name of potential replacements, with West Ham’s David Moyes, who began his playing career at the club, a likely front-runner.
      Postecoglou’s rolling one-year contract at Celtic, means there will be no hefty compensation payment to pay.
      His appointment will finally end a three-month hunt by Tottenham, who have been without a permanent boss since Antonio Conte was axed in March.
      They have previously been linked with the likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Roberto De Zerbi and former boss Mauricio Pochettino, now installed at Chelsea.
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      Postecoglou, 57, will link up again with Spurs’ new chief football officer Scott Munn, who starts work next month.
      The two Aussies previously worked together for the City Football Group.
      Tottenham’s imminent appointment of Postecoglou will bring about their long and very public stint without a permanent manager.
      Spurs chief Daniel Levy gave Conte the boot in March following a torrid run of results and several public outbursts from the Italian.
      Cristian Cellini – Conte’s number two – took the reigns on an interim basis but was also given the axe following the team’s embarrassing 6-1 defeat to Newcastle last month.
      Former Spurs fan favourite Ryan Mason was then re-appointed as the club’s second interim manager of the season but was unable to turn their fortunes around.
      Mason’s second spell as interim boss saw Spurs win just two of their final six fixtures of the season.
      Daniel Levy has been looking for a new manager for the last three monthsCredit: ACTION IMAGES
      Spurs were given permission to speak to Ange Postecoglou about taking chargeCredit: KENNY RAMSAY
      Postecoglou will leave Parkhead with two SPL and two League Cup trophy triumphsCredit: ALAMY
      Postecoglou will no doubt have been enticed to take the Tottenham poison chalice by the prospect of managing Harry Kane, who recently hinted he may STAY at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      When recently asked about speculation he’ll join Manchester United, The England international told BT Sport: “No, no.
      “That’s part and parcel of being a footballer – especially when you’re at the top of your game.
      “I’ve just been focusing on this season and trying to help the team as much as possible.
      “To score a couple today was nice, to finish that way, but all in all I’m just looking forward to a nice break and then a couple of games with England.
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      “It has been a disappointing season. We can’t let this win dust over that. A lot to work on.
      “We have had to show fight in some moments. A club this size should not be finishing eighth and we need to go away enjoy a break and look how we can improve.” More

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      Tottenham fans launch ‘no to Postecoglou’ campaign – and Celtic fans all have the same reaction

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      CELTIC and Tottenham fans have differing views on Ange Postecoglou.But both sides can agree on one thing – they don’t want him to go.
      Daniel Levy is believed to be close to making a move for the Australian bossCredit: PA
      Postecoglou has lifted four trophies at Celtic – with a fifth at stake this weekendCredit: Getty
      Antonio Conte left after a turbulent year and a half in chargeCredit: Reuters
      Postecoglou is Spurs’ preferred candidate to take over permanently from Antonio Conte.
      He, and former Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers, are front-runners for the north London post.
      It is anticipated Daniel Levy – and incoming football chief Scott Munn – will make a move for the Celtic boss after this weekend’s Scottish Cup final.
      But that flies in the face of Spurs’ fans’ wishes.

      They have set up a ‘No to Postecoglou’ campaign, railing AGAINST the potential appointment of the two-in-a-row SPFL winner.
      And regardless if he completes a treble on Saturday at Hampden, or not, a section of the north London fanbase claims ‘we deserve better’.
      The hashtag #NoToPostecoglou started at the weekend, but swept across Twitter this afternoon – and had some unexpected support from CELTIC fans.
      Far from agreeing their manager isn’t good enough for the gig they have backed Spurs’ fans’ anti-Ange stance in order to keep the Australian at Parkhead.
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      His revamp two years ago ushered in a new era and Hoops fans have been loving it ever since, sweeping four trophies of a possible five and another on the line against Inverness Caledonian Thistle this weekend.
      And Hoops fans have given the campaign backing – with a particularly healthy dose of sarcasm.
      Several social media users with Celtic profile pictures, names and shamrock emojis have added their voice to the campaign.
      One said: “#NoToPostecoglou Spurs deserve someone better like Brendan Rodgers – COYS.”
      Another wrote: “More than happy to get behind the #NoToPostecoglou campaign, on behalf of @SpursOfficial fans.”
      A third Celtic supporter added: “I’m on this bandwagon #notoange #notopostecoglou this guy is the real deal and far too good for Spurs. Best manager we have had since the 60’s/70’s.”
      And another Hoops fan summed up the general feeling by tweeting: “#NoToPostecoglou #NoToAnge And so say all of us, let him stay in Scotland winning trophy after trophy.”
      It is not an unusual scenario for the boss either.

      Postecoglou arrived at Celtic and quickly made a name for himselfCredit: The Sun
      Spurs’ incoming chief football officer Scott Munn shares a background in City group with PostecoglouCredit: Getty
      Arriving in Glasgow one a one-year rolling contract as a relatively unknown name, many doubted he would bring success to the Scottish giants, but he has since proved to be a worthy appointment.
      Postecoglou lifted a domestic double in his first season in charge and made it three trophies when Celtic beat their Old Firm rivals Rangers in the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden.
      Last weekend he was reacquainted with the SPFL title with a first Scottish Cup – and a domestic clean sweep – on the line in three days’ time.
      Fans had a dig at those who doubted his longevity when he hit the 100-game milestone earlier this season.
      They unfurled a banner saying ‘Gone by Christmas? Here’s to 100 more’.
      Whether Spurs will have a say in him reaching that next target remains to be seen but the fans have had their say – as have pundits.
      Outspoken duo Richard Keys and Andy Gray firmly backed Brendan Rodgers for the job and insisted he was a BETTER option for Levy.
      Speaking on BeIN Sports, the former Dundee Utd and Rangers striker Gray asked his co-host: “What has Postecoglou got, or done, that Brendan Rodgers hasn’t bettered?”
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      Keys replied: “Nothing. Nothing like what Brendan Rodgers has done.”
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