Ange Postecoglou admits would have passed his career goals 20 years ago if he’d set himself targets.
But the Celtic boss is excited about becoming the first Australian manager to boss in the Champions League.
And Postecoglou hopes enjoying more success in his career will help to open doors for countrymen to follow in his footsteps.
The Parkhead gaffer is finally getting an opportunity to have a short break and enjoy the fruits of his first term in Scotland.
Postecoglou became the first Aussie manager to win a title in Europe after guiding Celtic to glory having also triumphed with South Melbourne and Brisbane in his homeland as well as Japanese giants Yokohama Marinos in Asia.
Postecoglou is breaking down barriers for his compatriots and looking forward to the next adventure as he automatically enters this continent’s biggest club competition next season as reward for securing the Premiership crown.
He said: “It’s been great. I’ve been really lucky. When you win these things, the biggest thing for me is that those memories stay forever.
“I can reconnect with people at South that we won championships with, or at Brisbane, or the Socceroos, or Yokohama, now it’s Celtic.
“I know that, in 20 years time, if I bump into those people, we’ll have shared something special together and that’s why I love this game.
“I’ve been blessed. I’ve avoided having a real job my whole life, just gone along doing what I love.
“If you had asked me what was next maybe even 12 months ago, I probably wouldn’t have said this.
“We’re champions now and we’re in the Champions League next year, which will be enormous. Playing against some of the best clubs in the world.
“I have never laid down a goal in my life because, if I did, I probably would have surpassed it 20-odd years ago.
“Every next step gives you an opportunity to be part of something special, so who knows what the next 12 months have in store for us.
“But like always, I’ll have a decent crack at it and see what comes out.
“There’s probably a few firsts that will happen, I think that’s great not just for me, but, hopefully, it means that opportunities will open up for other Aussie managers.
“We’ve got some fantastic young managers working in Australia, in Japan and some starting their careers in Europe.
“With these kinds of things, it's a bit like Aussie players in the 80s and 90s, the pioneers who came over here and opened doors for Aussie footballers to have careers.
“So, hopefully, I can continue to have success that opens doors and opportunities for others.”
Postecoglou, meanwhile, is also keeping a keen eye on the market back in Australia during his recruitment work.
Tom Rogic left last weekend after nine years at Celtic, but, speaking to Rowey’s Sports Show, the boss says he’s watching out for the next talents Down Under.
Postecoglou said: “I’m always sort of abreast of what is happening back home. I think we’ve got two or three Aussies playing in the Scottish Premiership next year at other clubs. It is a market that everyone looks at.
“Whilst the A-League’s been through a bit of a tough time, I think what I have noticed particularly over the last 12 months is that young players are getting an opportunity which I think in the long-term is probably a good thing.
“I’m always looking and, if the next Tommy Rogic comes along, then yes. This football club has a tradition of having Aussies through here from Mark Viduka, Scott McDonald, Jackson Irvine.
“So there’s always been an Aussie connection. I’ll try and make that continue.”
