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title: "Celtic: Noel Whelan makes Ange Postecoglou contract claim"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-06-05T08:10:49Z"
modified: "2022-06-05T08:10:49Z"
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# Celtic: Noel Whelan makes Ange Postecoglou contract claim

**Former Premier League striker Noel Whelan has made a claim involving [Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/) manager Ange Postecoglou’s future.**

### The lowdown: Unbridled success

Since [taking over](https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/june/Celtic-appoint-Ange-Postecoglou-as-new-football-manager/) the managerial reins a year ago following the departure of Neil Lennon, Postecoglou has been a breath of fresh air in Glasgow.

The 56-year-old has transformed the fading fortunes at Parkhead and guided the Bhoys to the [Premiership](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/scottish-premiership-news/) title, having lost their grip on the crown in 2021.

Coupling smart recruitment with an impressive tactical nous, the Australian has proven to be a sensational appointment and one that the club will surely be desperate to tie down beyond a current [12-month rolling contract](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12263239/ange-postecoglou-named-celtic-manager-on-12-month-rolling-contract).

### The latest: Whelan urges Postecoglou contract offer

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-told-to-complete-unbelievable-three-year-deal-pundit/), Whelan has implored the Celtic hierarchy to offer Postecoglou a lengthy deal after the 56-year-old recently exclaimed that the Hoops are [‘everything I’ve ever wanted in a football club’](https://twitter.com/SportsdayRadio/status/1532280519228280832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1532280519228280832%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-3470146742633888670.ampproject.net%2F2205191749000%2Fframe.html).

The former [BBC radio host](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05brhqr) said: “I think you always want that security in place with a manager. That way, he knows he has the backing to go into the transfer market and build the club over a number of seasons.

“He had a fantastic season and shut up a lot of doubters. I was one of them – I had no idea who he was when he came in. It was shambolic at the time, but he’s had an unbelievable first season – his transfer business has been spot on.

“He’s in a really strong position. I’m sure all the Celtic fans would love it if he signed a two or three-year deal.”

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### The verdict: No-brainer

Appointed as somewhat of a risk having [never managed in Europe](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ange-postecoglou/stationen/trainer/11929) previously, Postecoglou has certainly silenced his detractors in his first year in Scotland.

Not only has the experienced coach guided Celtic back to Scottish top-flight glory after looking devoid of inspiration under Lennon in the latter stages of the Northern Irishman’s reign, he also ensured a return to the Champions League group stage and with it the [ensuing financial windfall](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/how-celtic-earn-40million-champions-26868047).

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These feats alone should be enough to offer Postecoglou a lucrative new deal, along with full backing in the upcoming transfer window, having already proven to be an [astute](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) market operator.

***In other news: [Ex-Scotland manager makes Celtic transfer claim](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-transfers-gossip-news-ange-postecoglou/)***