Ange Postecoglou insists he knew pitching a long-term rebuild at Celtic "wouldn't cut it".
The Parkhead boss arrived last summer with many expecting it would take time for him to restore the club to the summit of Scottish football following a trophyless 2019/20 campaign.
But the 56-year-old has grown quickly into the role, delivering the Premier Sports Cup in December and his side now sit top of the Premiership with a strong bond forged between manager and fans.
