Ang Postecoglou’s Celtic reclaimed the Scottish league title from fierce rival Rangers after drawing 1-1 against Dundee United.
It is a 10th Scottish Premiership title in 11 years — and 52nd in total — for Celtic, its only blot in more than a decade of dominance coming last year when Rangers won the league under then-coach Steven Gerrard.
Celtic only needed a point at Tannadice to take an unassailable lead over second-place Rangers. Celtic is four points ahead of Rangers.
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Postecoglou can celebrate the championship in front of its own fans, with Celtic hosting Motherwell on the final day of the season.
And with the Scottish champions gaining automatic qualification to the Champions League, Postecoglou will make more history next season as the first Australian to coach a team in that competition.
Not to mention the 23.7 million dollars (AUD) Celtic has just picked up and can reinvest in the squad, just for gaining qualification in football’s most lucrative competition.
“Really proud of the players, staff and everyone involved,” Postecoglou told Sky Sports.
“Nobody gave us much of a chance. To do what they’ve done and achieve the ultimate is an unbelievable effort. It’s massive.
“The fans had a tough year last year, not just the fact we didn’t win anything but they couldn’t come support their team. I’m just proud of this group of players, they’ve been unbelievable this year.
“I think our football has been outstanding but the character this team has shown in 31 games and to rise to every challenge,” he added.
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“I couldn’t be more proud of them. It was a bit nervy, it’s only natural. These guys have had their heads down and been do focused on being successful, but they got the job done.”
Former Celtic striker John Hartson gave Postecoglou full marks since taking over the Hoops.
“I think Ange Postecoglou has done an amazing job when you look at where Celtic were at the start of the season. People would be lying if they had heard about him: an Australian coach managing in the J-League,” Hartson said.
“He’s got the recruitment spot on and his system of his 4-3-3 is better. We didn’t think Callum McGregor could get any better but he has found a new level.
“He’s reconnected the crowd, the players and done an amazing job.”