Jackson Irvine is delighted to be proven right over Ange Postecoglou - and he couldn't stifle a smug grin at his former Australia boss' success in Scotland.
06.01.2023 - 01:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Former Celtic star Mark Wilson admits he is unsure of Giorgos Giakoumakis' mindset behind the scenes - but has warned the frontman Ange Postecoglou won't tolerate players who want to leave.
Danish side Midtjylland have already made an approach to the Giakomakis camp in a bid to lure the towering Greek frontman from the Scottish Premiership leaders to the Superliga this month, with contract talks between Celtic and the striker stalling. The Danes are looking to land the Greece international for around £5million while the Celtic Park powerbrokers are looking to make a decent profit on the £2.5million they paid VVV Venlo back in the summer of 2021.
Former Parkhead defender Wilson admits he has major question marks over the Giakoumakis and the "atmosphere" he is creating behind the scenes at Parkhead and Lennoxtown. However, he reckons Postecoglou will have him quickly move on if the 28-year-old is not willing to play his part.
Speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, Wilson addressed a caller who was keen for Giakoumakis to remain at the club: "I think the majority of Celtic fans would be the same. You just wonder what the atmosphere is like behind the scenes.
'We never get that kind of information. We only get drip fed wee bits and pieces, but what does Giakoumakis think of his time at Celtic? Is he as upset as some people think because he is not getting a new deal, or is he happy?
"I think the majority of Celtic fans would hope that he is happy and hope that he is willing to fight Kyogo for his place. They will hope he is there beyond the end of January.
"We have touched on what he said (Ange Postecoglou) at the AGM, about being aggressive in the transfer market and moving things on. I guess Giakoumakis would be your first real
Jackson Irvine is delighted to be proven right over Ange Postecoglou - and he couldn't stifle a smug grin at his former Australia boss' success in Scotland.
Concerned Kris Commons reckons Celtic could be left scrambling to find a new striker this month - and fears similar deals that brought Mo Bangura and Stefan Scepovic to the club.
Michael Beale says he meant no offence when he branded Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou "lucky" - and applauded the job his Glasgow counterpart has done.
Sead Haksabanovic insists Celtic’s multi-national squad have been bonded by the desire to continue to bring silverware to the club.
Ange Postecoglou has addressed Celtic's move for Oh Hyeon-gyu - admitting he expects progress in the the transfer market in the "next few days".
A long-term stay at Celtic for Giorgos Giakoumakis has not been ruled out amid transfer speculation - and neither has one for Josip Juranovic.
Former Arsenal star Bacary Sagna is convinced Kieran Tierney can become one of the world's best IF he keeps the faith.
Ange Postecoglou has his sights set on keeping the Viaplay Cup in the Celtic trophy cabinet this season ahead of the semi-final clash with Kilmarnock.
[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content]
Will Byers’ neck is tingling again. The Stranger Things writers’ room for season 5 officially kicked off in August 2022 — and the Duffer Brothers have filled in Noah Schnapp on what’s to come.
Today, South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals (March 10-19, 2023) announced the Opening Night film, Feature and Short Competitions, Midnighters, select titles from other categories, and XR Experience for the 30th edition of the SXSW Film & TV Festival. The rest of the lineup will be announced in early February.
The Berlin Film Festival today unveiled the titles selected for its retrospective section chosen by a collection of international directors and actors, including Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, Nadine Labaki, and Tilda Swinton.
Michael Beale says Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is LUCKY that he can spend serious money on new signings.
Prince Harry is opening up about the loss of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, and it’s just as tear-jerking as you might expect.
Rangers boss Michael Beale says he's already held talks with two or three players who are "very keen" to sign up for his Ibrox project.
Damn. This is brutal.
In his own words. Prince Harry has spent most of his life as Prince William‘s “shadow” — a role he says his family members “reinforced” regularly.
Another royal bombshell. Prince Harry claimed in his new memoir that Prince William and Princess Kate encouraged him to wear the infamous Nazi uniform he donned at a 2005 costume party.
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou moved to quash any notion the result against Rangers will determine how his side approach the rest of the season.
Andy Walker admits he underestimated just how good some of Celtic's signings under Ange Postecoglou would be as he applauded the boss for his wide-ranging approach to transfers.