Ange Postecoglou thrilled by Celtic Champions League first as he reveals his Aussie trailblazer wish

Ange Postecoglou admits would have passed his career goals 20 years ago if he’d set himself targets.

But the Celtic boss is excited about becoming the first Australian manager to boss in the Champions League.

And Postecoglou hopes enjoying more success in his career will help to open doors for countrymen to follow in his footsteps.

The Parkhead gaffer is finally getting an opportunity to have a short break and enjoy the fruits of his first term in Scotland.

Postecoglou became the first Aussie manager to win a title in Europe after guiding Celtic to glory having also triumphed with South Melbourne and Brisbane in his homeland as well as Japanese giants Yokohama Marinos in Asia.

Postecoglou is breaking down barriers for his compatriots and looking forward to the next adventure as he automatically enters this continent’s biggest club competition next season as reward for securing the Premiership crown.

He said: “It’s been great. I’ve been really lucky. When you win these things, the biggest thing for me is that those memories stay forever.

“I can reconnect with people at South that we won championships with, or at Brisbane, or the Socceroos, or Yokohama, now it’s Celtic.

“I know that, in 20 years time, if I bump into those people, we’ll have shared something special together and that’s why I love this game.

“I’ve been blessed. I’ve avoided having a real job my whole life, just gone along doing what I love.

“If you had asked me what was next maybe even 12 months ago, I probably wouldn’t have said this.

“We’re champions now and we’re in the Champions League next year, which will be enormous. Playing against some of the best clubs in the world.

“I have never laid down a goal in my life because, if I did, I probably would