How will the Ange Postecoglou situation unfold this week?
ANDY NEWPORT: He’ll write his name into the Hoops history books by becoming just the fifth man to lead the club to a Treble before bidding farewell. The Celtic support won’t like it but jobs like Spurs are too good to turn down and if offered it Postecoglou will be on his way.
FRASER WILSON: If Spurs are serious then everything taken into account - budgets, a world class training ground, the lure of the EPL and not to mention his pay packet - I’d reckon it might be too big a chance to turn down. Celtic fans can only hope giving up the Champions League would feel like too big a risk for the Aussie.
MICHAEL GANNON: There will be a late twist and Spurs will bottle it when another one of their targets have a change of heart or agree to more dosh. Celtic fans will celebrate – but then another EPL club will come in – like West Ham – and this time it’ll go through.
Would taking the Spurs job be the right move for Postecoglou?
ANDY: They’ve under-performed for years but all the ingredients are there to be a success, the North London outfit just needs someone with the strength of character to pull it all together. Ange will back himself to be that man.
FRASER: You could hardly take a bigger risk leaving the security of Celtic Park for the madhouse of the EPL and Spurs. He’d have to hit the ground running. There’s no time for bedding in at these clubs any more. But his brand of football would certainly fit with the Spurs fans - so long as it led to success on the pitch.
MICHAEL: It would probably be too big a job to turn down. He’d be in the Premier League going up against the best in the world and he’d have huge sums to invest in his squad. Whether or not he can survive the chaotic structure of the club behind the scenes is another matter, but he’ll back himself to be a success.
Where should Celtic be looking for a replacement if their manager does make the leap to the English Premiership League?
ANDY: David Moyes has been touted as a potential replacement but I don’t think the Scot’s playing style would make for an easy transition. Graeme Potter would be an easier fit if they can convince the former Chelsea boss that Parkhead is the place to rebuild his reputation, just as Brendan Rodgers did after his Liverpool tenure.
FRASER: Marco Rose’s name always gets quoted with the Hoops and the RB Leipzig boss would certainly bring clout.
The question should be asked of Graham Potter too even if the answer would likely be no. It seems a bit too early to go knocking on Scott Brown’s door but they could certainly do worse than another old Bhoy, David Moyes.
MICHAEL: If it comes down to it, Jesse Marsch looks a good fit. He been on the radar for a while and even though it went belly up at Leeds, he’s got the kind of philosophy that could work at Parkhead.
How can Inverness Caley Thistle spring the biggest of Scottish Cup shocks?
ANDY: By praying for a miracle. I’m not saying it’s impossible but it will need a series of highly unlikely turns to break in the Highlanders’ favour.
FRASER: With the most heroic defensive display of modern times. I’d actually fancy Billy McKay to produce a goal on the big stage anyway. So if they can somehow stop the green machine at the other end by putting bodies on the line then they would stand a chance of perhaps the greatest ever Scottish Cup Final shock.
MICHAEL: They need to watch Celtic’s games against St Mirren and try to cope that system and hold out for 90 minutes. Drafting in Curtis Main as a ringer would help, but, let’s face it, Inverness need a miracle.
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