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Ben Banks

Charlie Nicholas sees Celtic quality in Ange that stops him 'running scared' as icy boss prompts pundit fascination

Charlie Nicholas says Ange Postecoglou's Celtic cold shoulder leaves him captivated - but he's in no doubt over the boss' mentality.

The Parkhead manager has won PFA Manager of the Year for the second year running after leading the Hoops to the Premiership title, having lost just twice all season, and winning the League Cup in February. He could also write his name into Celtic folklore by landing a treble at the start of June by beating Inverness CT in the Scottish Cup final next month.

Former player Nicholas reckons there was only one candidate for the top boss gong, but how Postecoglou goes about his business is engrossing. And even in Champions League group stage elimination, the Australian left a telling mark on Nicholas with a key trait. The pundit wrote in his Daily Express column: "It’s an obvious choice given that Celtic are on the brink of a treble, but Ange Postecoglou has to be the manager of the season.

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