Ange Postecoglou reveals which Socceroos legend he'd sign at Celtic as he approves fan tattoo

Joshua Thomas

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Ange Postecoglou reveals which Socceroos legend he'd sign at Celtic as he approves fan tattoo image

Ange Postecoglou's first season at Celtic is close to ending with more silverware as the Hoops close in on reclaiming the Scottish Premiership. 

The Australian coach has enjoyed a strong start to life with the club and has rejuvenated a Celtic side that lost the title last season by 25 points. 

Postecoglou's arrival has seen Socceroo Tom Rogic rediscover some of his best form, while the majority of his signings have also played a telling part in his early success. 

The former Socceroos boss will likely receive further backing in the transfer market over the off-season and was recently asked via a Twitter Q+A which Australian player he would have liked to sign in their prime. 

Postecoglou's reply was short but not too surprising given his love for wide attacking players. 

The duo nearly crossed paths at Melbourne Victory in 2012 with Postecoglou arriving at the club as coach just as Kewell was departing as a player. 

Kewell backed Postecoglou to make his mark at Celtic when he was appointed but did express concern about the length of the Australian's contract. 

"First and foremost, he is a fantastic guy. I think it's fantastic news that they've gone for an Australian," Kewell told Sky Sports.

"I hear it's only a 12-month rolling contract, which is a shame, because I think it takes longer for a manager to put his stamp on it.

"But the one thing he does have, he has is his own ideas. He won't be tempted to play any other way and I'm sure he'll definitely be challenging."

Continuing on the dream transfer theme during the Twitter Q+A, Postecoglou was also asked which former Celtic player he'd pick to play in his current side.

Despite plenty doubting Postecoglou's initial appointment, the Aussie wasn't surprised that fans eventually warmed to him and his team's style of play. 

"No - I just knew that with Celtic supporters - once you're one of them, they'll back you until proven otherwise," he said. 

"I was ecstatic with how they got behind me right away."

There's perhaps no greater sign of admiration than a fan tattoo and Postecoglou also reluctantly gave one supporter permission to get some Ange-inspired ink.

Postecoglou could wrap up the Scottish Premiership on Thursday morning (AEST) if Celtic avoid defeat to Dundee United or if Rangers fail to beat Ross County. 

Joshua Thomas

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Josh has been covering sport for nearly a decade now having fallen in love with football at a young age. A UTS graduate, Josh has previously worked for GOAL and now covers football closely for The Sporting News.