If, as seems highly likely, this was farewell it was low key in nature. Ange Postecoglou refused to directly address the rising sense he will be named as Tottenham Hotspur’s new manager in the lead up to the Scottish Cup final.
Celtic defeated Inverness Caledonian Thistle to ensure season two of Postecoglou’s reign delivered a domestic treble. Celtic remain Scottish football’s dominant force, with Postecoglou’s return a total of five trophies from a possible half dozen.
He will argue he has done his bit. Celtic were in a state of disrepair when Postecoglou arrived. The game will not live long in anybody’s memory.
Celtic’s supporters, perhaps unsure how to handle the supposedly imminent departure of a manager they adore, were noticeably subdued.