Ange has transformed Celtic, but the best is yet to come | Jackie McNamara on 67 Hail Hail

Hamish and Euan chat to Jackie McNamara on the day after Celtic's 2-0 win over Ferencvaros in the Europa League.

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[mattstoodley]

Well done again Hamish- great video. My favourite part of that jota/Kyoto goal wasn’t actually the sublime pass or first touch but the passes to play out through the press deep in our own corner. Shows the Ange way is working

[highlandutilities]

Great positive video, team is looking transformed, Ange has brought in some great players and is also getting more out of the players that looked finished last season.. Looking forward to a very successful season.

[TimMcTim]

Also. I think I’ve watched ‘that goal’ 10 times or more now. Off to watch it again.

[robmitchell]

These are the voyages of the Starship Celtic, to seek out new goals and new opportunities, to boldly go where no team has gone before. Ange to the bridge.

[JustYouCalmDownSon]

Jota and Johnston are quite similar players, I think Jota is giving Johnston the confidence to play freely and show what he can do. At one point, Johnston was the one scoring and dragging us through games when we were playing poorly under Lennon.

[gezobel]

The most obvious thing to me is that Ange has now adapted the team's style of play .. still focussed on attack but much more professional and controlled .. that augurs well for the future, especially in Europe, imo.

[kentgrady]

From the start, I was cautiously optimistic about Ange. I like his attitude, and I'm a big advocate of the style of football he favors.

I anticipated that there would be bumps, bruises, and the occasional WTF disappointment with the implementation of a new style and new players. But, all in all, I'm tremendously pleased with both Ange and the club.

My main concern is the potential for a lack of patience on the part of the supporter base and the board. In a year when Rangers are playing well and other teams in the league are stronger than they typically are, we may well finish 3rd or even 4th in the league.

Depending on success in the January transfer window, the Bhoys may well exceed those levels. But, even if they don't, it's not the end of the world. The club needed to be torn down and rebuilt. He's doing it - and building a culture in the process.

Give the man time.... and perhaps convince Ricardo Pepi to wear hoops, come January. Several huge clubs are sniffing at him. He is lighting MLS ablaze, and contributing mightily to the US national team. The jump from FC Dallas to Bayern or Liverpool might be too much... but, he would slide right in to Celtic nicely.

COYBIG
Up the Bhoys
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[TimMcTim]

Not getting ahead of things, but there are some elements of the fan base who seem to enjoy and relish in finding negativity.

There is potential. Consistency and grinding games out will be the true benchmark.

[gerardmcbryde]

Don’t like the cough that Ange has going into a Glasgow winter 😕😕🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺

[thomasmurray]

I agree the managers way of playing is showing through as well as the players fitness levels a lot better, the manager deserves the praise for this, my only concern is Starfelt who has a mistake in him in every game, I don't know if this could be fixed (Jim not here now) or will continue to be there, I for one am looking forward too the next few months to see how the team develops, I'm exited for the first time in 3years

[TimMcTim]

Okay Jackie Bhoy BIG kudos for being honest at 21:20. I’m 100% with you. Did the exact same thing yesterday. Who was happy, who wisnae.

[belfastbhoy]

Euan is a funny bastard lol great video bhoys keep it up

[mattpowell]

A left back and star midfielder in the next window and it’s on.. 👍

[benclifford]

I think Ange might start both GG and Johnston at expense of Kyogo and Abada.
Possibly Bitton for Rogic as well because of the travelling he and Kyogo done during the international break? Try and freshen them up for Easter Rd on Wednesday.
Kyogo played half a season before he arrived, St.J likely to park the bus and be physical, GG needs minutes and you want him up and running on the score sheet - makes sense, and what an option to have on the bench Kyogo is if needed against a tiring side.

[eifelkreutz]

Great video guys. Question about attendance - likely would have been even higher if the away section was open. Any knowledge on many seats are there, and also when Celtic will open the away section again? Also, why are the first few rows on both ends always left empty? No idea why they have done that for years, don't see that at other stadiums. Wasting atmosphere and revenue

[xpictos]

I really want Ange to take over Tottenham. Instil some attacking flare and belief in the club. If he tracks the way his career has, he should win the Scottish league in the 2nd or 3rd year. Then we’ll take him ;)

[johnwishart]

starfelt geez me "the fear"

[RiceyBhoy]

Right help me out, what season or seasons did we fight (very well) till the last kick of the Ball.I remember the Nakamura days where we literally where trailing or drawing and pushed REALLY HARD and almost won every time.

This is the type of mentality I want for us again, yes Ange is pushing for a full game of fight but I think we're missing that fearlessness, that invincibility ...it's instilled when every single player fights like it's war time.

Do you remember all those last minute winners or is it just a collaboration of memory's?.

Help me out what season was this?.

My guess is season 2006-07, yup I just had a quick check big vinegar hessalink 🤣 and Naka scored quite a few late on.

[Torky]

First half we were good but second half we were exceptional and 2-0 flattered them something rotten.

[charlessweeney]

Top job. What a difference a system makes! Any system is better than no system, but Ange's system looks interesting. Euan, you look like a ghost, mate. Need to check your lighting.