Hearts star Garang Koul admits it was a 'very nice moment' to get a pep talk from Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou.
The young Australian had a touching interaction with his fellow Australian after Koul moved to Scotland in January to sign for Robbie Neilson's side. Since then the 18-year-old kid has made one start after arriving with some fanfare from Newcastle United who pinched the starlet from a successful spell at Central Coast Mariners.
The forward was involved when Hearts lost 3-1 to Celtic a few weeks ago and cameras picked up a conversation between the youngster and former Socceroos coach Postecoglou. Koul admits it was a short interchange but one that proved useful for the future.
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“It was very brief," Kuol told the Herald and the Age.
"He just said, ‘I hope you’re settling in well, and keep working hard. I’m happy to see you’re working hard, and hopefully, you can keep doing well.’
"It’s good for him to show that he cares about other Aussie players in the league, and that he’s there for them. It was a very good moment.”
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