Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou was gutted to draw a blank against Everton but the he was delighted his side were back to their old selves, writes Michael Gannon in Sydney.
The Hoops gaffer blasted his squad after going down to Sydney FC on Thursday but produced a promising performance in the goalless draw with the Toffees before going down in a penalty shootout to close out the Sydney Super Cup. Postecoglou said: “We were just more like ourselves, we were aggressive when we needed to be and we were decent when we had the ball and we were aggressive when we didn't have it and that was a lot better.
“I think some of the boys had acclimatised now and I could see in training and on the pitch that they were much better and more like themselves. We were just missing a goal but overall the performance was good. I wouldn't say it was disappointing. I was disappointed there weren't any goals for the fans but the performance was decent and I thought we dominated the game.
“We were just missing a goal and we missed some great chances and their keeper pulled off some good saves. I think that was much more like us in terms of our general play and laying out football. I was just disappointed there weren't any goals for the supporters but in terms of our performance, I was happy.”
Postecoglou admitted he’s relished taking Celtic on tour in his homeland – and hinted there could be more trips further afield in the future after their clash with Everton Down Under. He said: “I am not really the sentimental type. We got the job done here with Australia and it was a great night. You kind of move on from those things and always look ahead. It has been great to be back home and just brilliant to see the support we have had.
Not me personally but the football club and walking the streets of Sydney and just seeing Celtic shirts everywhere is just brilliant to see. We know the enormity of the football club but the distance doesn't diminish the passion and the supporters are just as passionate here watching the team play.
“This is the third time now that the club has been here in the near/distant past. The club realises that its reach is global and in every part of the world there are Celtic supporters. You have got to share the love around and we may go to other areas first.”
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