Kenny Dalglish admits Celtic need not panic over the commitment of boss Ange Postecoglou.
But the Scotland hero believes constant links to jobs in the English Premier League must be a real 'intrusion' for the Parkhead gaffer. The departure of Jesse Marsch from Leeds United sparked, in some quarters, links for Postecoglou to take over the Elland Road role with the Australian himself insisting his full focus remained on the job in hand at Celtic of securing another league title.
Before Leeds there was Everton speculation, and Wolves before that, and King Kenny insists the former Socceroos coach will not be lured away from Lennoxtown anytime soon but that in the future a job down south could prove appealing. But for now Dalglish has pinned his colours to the mast on the 'full commitment' Postecoglou has.
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He said in his Sunday Post column: "Ange Postecoglou has dominated the sporting headlines all week.
"The Celtic boss has been strongly linked with the Leeds United job since they sacked Jesse Marsch last Monday. It seems like Ange is now linked with every job that becomes available in the English Premier League.
"A few weeks ago it was Everton. Before that it was Southampton. And I think he was also tipped for the Wolves job a few months ago. In some ways, it’s a compliment that the excellent work he is doing at Celtic is getting noticed.
"But in other ways, it must be an absolute nuisance for him and his football club. It’s an intrusion, a pain. You do not want to be pestered every time a job in the English top flight comes up.
"However, I wouldn’t be in a panic about it if I was part of the Celtic hierarchy, or a supporter. I can’t see him leaving in mid-season."
He added: "I have no doubt that will be his focus, not any vacancy in England. Right now, in Ange I see a man totally committed to Celtic.
"I’m not sure how he deals with the speculation in Scotland. In my view, the big Australian doesn’t need to say anything. He doesn’t need to give any of these stories credibility.
"If and when he does decide to go, I’m sure Ange will be fully open and honest about it, as he always is. He may well fancy a change, and a crack at English football some time in the future. If he does leave Celtic for another club this summer – or any summer – then I’m sure he will go with the best wishes of everyone."
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