Postecoglou fulfils ´lifelong obsession´ as Celtic secure title

Ange Postecoglou revealed he had achieved a “dream” that had been his “lifelong obsession” after overseeing Celtic’s Scottish Premiership title triumph.

Celtic needed only a point on Wednesday to clinch top spot ahead of rivals and reigning champions Rangers, and they got exactly that thanks to a 1-1 draw at Dundee United.

It completes a stunning turnaround under Postecoglou, who arrived at the start of this season after Celtic had finished the last campaign 25 points off the pace.

The Bhoys recovered from early setbacks, though, and were deserving champions with a game to spare.

“It’s been a hell of a season,” Postecoglou told BBC Sport. “Our starting point was a fair way back, and the way this group of players and staff has risen to the challenge – I couldn’t be more proud.