Ange returns fire on Celtic dressing room jibe from Matt O'Riley as Postecgolou flips the script in Tottenham pledge

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has brushed aside a veiled dig from Celtic star Matt O'Riley following his Parkhead departure.

The Danish U21 international will hope to play a central role under Brendan Rodgers next season as he aims for another trophy haul after Postecoglou won the Treble before making his move to the English Premier League.The Aussie boss was famous for keeping his distance from the squad, a trait he picked up as a coach in Japan and as manager of the Socceroos.

And following the change of boss to Rodgers, O'Riley was quick to praise the changes behind the scenes - including the improvement in relationship with the boss. It was perceived as a dig at his former boss by some Celtic fans with O'Riley branding the changes under the Irishman as "refreshing" as he looked ahead to the new Scottish Premiership season as he took a more personal approach.

The 22-year-old said: "So far it's been amazing. Everyone seems quite upbeat and he brings that in terms of how he goes about things.

"He's not reluctant to come and sit with us at lunch, have a chat which is quite nice. It's a nice, refreshing change in a sense to have a bit more openness about the place. I'm looking forward to that."

Speaking during Tottenham's tour of Australian, Postecoglou was quizzed on the comments from O'Riley and his style of management. However, he used the chance to issue a promise to the Tottenham dressing room: "Other managers are really engaging with players, I get that.

"If you look at it, that’s probably their personality. They walk into a room and everyone gravitates towards them. That’s not me.

"I just try to be me, but within that context, it doesn't mean I don’t talk to players. If a player has got an issue, I'll sit