Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is reportedly a contender to take over at Leeds United to replace Jesse Marsch after the American was sacked – and Harry Kewell is a big fan of the Aussie gaffer, describing the Bhoys boss as “relentless”.
Postecoglou, 57, is shining in his role as Celtic manager. A wealth of experience in management, Postecoglou joined Celtic in the summer of 2021 after managing clubs in Australia, Greece and Japan – as well as Australia’s National Team.
There was criticism after his arrival, due to his coaching badges. But he took a Celtic side in need of surgery, turning them around and winning the Premiership title in his first season. Rangers won the League unbeaten, the season prior.
This season, Celtic sit nine points clear of Old Firm rivals Rangers. They remain on course to win the domestic treble, not done since Brendan Rodgers’ dominance north of the border. But, it could be that Postecoglou moves down south.
TMW report that Postecoglou is on Leeds’ radar – along with Steven Gerrard and Carlos Corberan. Kewell, who is one of Postecoglou’s coaches at Celtic at the moment, gave his verdict on the Celtic manager in 2022 as per the Herald.
“His work attitude, his relentlessness, he wants to be the best all the time, which I love. He’s never satisfied. He wants to keep pushing, not only himself, not only his team, but he wants to push for that next level. I love being part of that.”
Postecoglou a contender for Leeds job, Kewell described him as relentless
Postecoglou would be a wonderful appointment at Elland Road. Incredibly savvy in the transfer market, gritty and only demanding high work rate, Postecoglou would get the best out of the Leeds players. But his style of play suits Leeds.
Marsch, at times, was accused of being too nice – too forgiving. That would change under Postecoglou who would demand the absolute best and is willing to drop players if needs be. His handling of the media is also excellent.
The issue is, why would he leave Celtic – who are top of the Premiership and closing on a title. Potentially, more than just the League and Champions League football next term, to go to a relegation-threatened Leeds? Very unlikely.
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