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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Graeme McGarry

Ange Postecoglou recalls play-off pain as Celtic manager watched Scotland end Australia's World Cup dreams

Ange Postecoglou would get to a World Cup with Australia as manager in 2014.

THE Scotland fans are bracing themselves for what is sure to be a nervy occasion on Wednesday night, and Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou knows exactly how they will be feeling, because he once cheered on his homeland against Scotland in a World Cup playoff.

Postecoglou went along to support the Socceroos - who he would later take to a World Cup as manager - and was left crestfallen as the Scots progressed to the 1986 tournament after playing out a goalless draw, having won the first leg of the tie 2-0 at Hampden.

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