Ange Postecoglou admits he's prepared to enter a 'bear pit' at Ibrox as his Tottenham side get set to take on Rangers tomorrow night.
The Spurs head coach knows exactly what is in store for his players on Thursday night after his two seasons spent at Celtic between 2021 and 2023.
He will make his return to Ibrox having tasted defeat on his last outing as Celtic manager to Michael Beale's team at the time.
And it's fair to say Postecoglou isn't expecting any love lost from the home faithful in Govan during the Europa League tie.
"I think you know what kind of reception I'll get," the Australian said. "I loved it. It was a different experience, mixed.
"I think the first one we were here we lost and then the next one when we only had 500-600 in the building we won and that was pretty special.
"But I've enjoyed all the games against Rangers, all the derbies, the big games here at Scotland obviously and usually very significant games.
"They're either title deciders or cup knockouts. So they're always big games and I enjoyed them all. I enjoyed the atmosphere.
"Obviously European nights here, it's going to be something you want to be a part of and hopefully overcome."
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The 59-year-old was then asked if walking out into a 'bear pit' atmosphere helps bring more out of him.
He responded: "I don't know if it brings out more of me. I'm like anyone else. I like a bit of love every now and then, but I do enjoy that.
"I always kind of reflect, and we've all lived it, is that once you experience football in empty stadiums, you realise how meaningless it is. I fell through that whole period.
"It was meaningless. As much as you go, you could be hostile tomorrow, but that's what we love about the game. That's what brings it to life, ultimately.
"It's a game that evokes passions and emotions. Sometimes that's not always positive. Like every human being, you'd love it to be positive, but it's not going to happen.
"But you definitely want that, as opposed to just playing a game somewhere sterile where you don't have that."
