Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has hailed the work Eddie Howe has done at Newcastle United and believes a Champions League clash would see an unbelievable atmosphere at both St. James' Park and Celtic Park. The Scottish Premier League champions have booked their place in Europe's elite competition and could be drawn against the Magpies if they end up in pot three of the draw.
The Magpies are likely to be placed into pot four due to their 20 year absence from the Champions League and ten year absence from the Europa League. The co-efficient which dictates which pot clubs go in, dates back the last five years, with Newcastle absent.
“I absolutely admire the job Eddie Howe has done at Newcastle," Postecoglou said. "You can see why this football club [Celtic] wanted him to take charge here.