Anthony Ralston insists Ange Postecoglou's drive to push Celtic higher and higher gives the current crop extra motivation to succeed.
The Hoops gaffer has always maintained a desire to strengthen his squad as he bids to increase standards and competition in his ranks. The Aussie boss is determined to remain top dog in Scotland while also making a much bigger impact in the Champions League. This season was all about experience for his squad but he wants to return to Europe's top table next term to make a fist of things.
Celtic and Postecoglou have always strived to get any transfer business done early, with plans for January already well underway with players set to arrive and likely depart the Scottish champions during the winter window. But for Ralston and his team-mates, it is part and parcel of football and it gives them extra motivation to fight for their spot in the team.