Ange Postecoglou has opened up on his relationship with Dermot Desmond as he addressed his Celtic face to face.
The Hoops gaffer was snapped alongside the Parkhead supremo in a rare visit to Glasgow's east end with the duo caught chatting at the home of the Scottish champions. He took in the weekend draw with St Mirren with the back to back league winners responding twice from going behind to drop rare points at home.
Celtic have already put the League Cup in the trophy cabinet while back to back Scottish Premiership crowns have been secured. All eyes are now on the Scottish Cup with the chance of a Treble and a fifth trophy out of six for Postecoglou. It's been a remarkable two years for the 57-year-old who opened up on the support of Desmond over that period.
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He said: “It’s been quite a two years since that first talk with Dermot. We have accomplished so much in that space of time.
“It was a lot different when I walked in but we have done a lot, from the success we have had on the field to the players we have brought in.
“The way we play our football and the general feeling around the club, with the connection with the supporters, has been a credit to everyone.
“From my perspective I couldn’t be happier with the support I have received to try to get this club back to where it has been before, and was for a long time. The fact we could do it really quickly is a credit to everyone.
“Dermot was the first person I spoke to with regards to the club. He’s very influential and has been very supportive of me, personally and within the club - particularly when we didn’t have the smoothest of starts. It didn’t last very long but it was still a difficult beginning. During that time, he was immensely supportive of me.
“I knew that he and the club would have my back and support me until I got the club to where we needed to be. I enjoy a great relationship with Dermot and his family.
“He’s a very important part of Celtic and has been for a long time. It’s been great that I have been able to repay that faith he showed me right from the start.”
He added: “We are in regular contact with each other and that’s because Dermot loves Celtic, he loves talking about the games and how the club is going in general.
“It’s not like I have to update him with everything, that’s what I do with Michael Nicholson. He lets us get on with our roles of running the club but Dermot is really passionate about Celtic and about football.
“I don’t know if he’s in contact with me more or less than previous managers. I don’t know if I’m a favourite or not! But he has treated me very well.”
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