Ange Postecoglou takes on a 'director of football' style role within the Celtic academy, according to Darren O'Dea.
The former centre-back takes the club's Lowland League 'B' team alongside fellow ex-defender Stephen McManus and he has been buoyed by the input of their senior boss. Postecoglou wants their playing style in the youth ranks aligned with his high-tempo style, so that they are ready for when a senior Celtic call beckons.
O'Dea says it's been a Parkhead learning experience he will benefit massively from in years to come. Speaking to Off the Ball, he said: "It’s a joint role; the two of us lead the B team (with McManus). "Essentially it’s the reserve team, that’s the easiest way to explain it. But the difference is now that this year there’s been a restructuring it’s directly under the manager. He takes a massive say in it. It’s essentially trying to align our team into the first team in terms of style of play, culture, profile of player, recruitment – everything aligns into the first-team.
