Former Hibernian midfielder Mark Milligan is convinced Ange Postecoglou will quickly win over his doubters if he is confirmed as Celtic’s new manager.
Milligan played under Postecoglou with both Australia and Melbourne Victory and views the appointment as a good fit for both parties.
He knows plenty Hoops supporters are less certain after they had their hearts set on Eddie Howe as Neil Lennon’s successor.
But the Socceroos legend expects the Greek-born boss to waste no time in stamping his identity onto a Parkhead side desperate to bounce back from letting 10 in a row slip through their grasp.
The 35-year-old, who played 31 times for Hibs three seasons ago, said: “I don’t think it’ll take long for the Celtic fans and the people of Scotland to understand what he’ll bring, and what the team will be about.
“I haven’t worked under him for a long time but I’ve got a fair idea from working at both club and international level of the way he works.
“It doesn’t look like that’s wavered over the last few years, the way his Yokohama team play.
“Giving him the quality of player that Celtic provide is only going to enhance his reputation.”
After a season at Hibs, Milligan spent just over a year in England with Southend before heading back Down Under.
He has announced he is hanging up his boots and will move into management as assistant at Macarthur FC.
And he is confident Postecoglou will love his time in the heat of Scottish football’s biggest rivalry.
He told the Sydney Morning Herald: “[The fans are] very, very passionate. I know Tommy Rogic still has problems going for a coffee and stuff like that,
“They’re the places you want to be as a footballer, that environment, that fanatic attitude towards the game.
“Celtic’s fans and the history of that club is not rivalled by too many. You see the passion and what it means to them.
“If you’re able to be a part of it and better it, it’s a wonderful place to be.”
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