Ange Postecoglou has gone through a completely different build-up this time around. But as far as he is concerned nothing has really changed – 12 months ago Postecoglou went into day one of the Premiership campaign with chaos, uncertainty and disappointment in the background.
Celtic had just returned from Denmark after a painful exit from the Champions League at the hands of Midtjylland and the manager was frantically trying to acquire signings to build a squad. Postecoglou was juggling those incoming stars while also having to use individuals he knew weren’t going to be in his long-term planning.
Before that first game against Hearts at Tynecastle they were barely given a chance in the title race. Fast forward from July 31, 2021 to July 31, 2022 and everything will be the opposite. There’s no worries over Champions League qualifiers because last term’s successes means Celtic don’t have any.
