Celtic 3-0 Rangers: Ange Postecoglou says side 'made fans forget their problems'

«We had 60,000 in here. I'm sure a lot walked in with some problems in their lives and for 95 minutes we made them forget that and feel good — and that's something special.»

Manager Ange Postecoglou might have been forgiven for revelling in the execution of his gameplan in the immediate aftermath of eye-opening Celtic's derby win over Rangers.

He could have basked in a first win in eight against Rangers. Or in his side going top of the Scottish Premiership having been six points adrift of his city rivals just over two weeks ago.

But instead, his thoughts were with the Celtic fans who have backed him during the turbulent opening months of his tenure. A tenure that has now delivered a League Cup success, European progression, and a place at the summit of the top flight.

The supporters were a dejected bunch when the then relatively unknown Australian was appointed in June.

The long-coveted 10-in-a-row had slipped away in an abject campaign as Rangers won the title by 25 points and Eddie Howe ultimately rejected Celtic's advances, leaving the club scrambling for much of the summer.

Three defeats in the opening six league games compounded the misery but Postecoglou has brought together a squad and imprinted a style that the fans have taken to their hearts.

«We're upholding the values of this club not just in winning but in how we play our football,» he told BBC Scotland after the statement 3-0 win over their city rivals."

Asked if this was the kind of performance he dreamed about, Postecoglou replied: «You don't know what I dream about...»

«It's the kind of football team we want to be. It doesn't mean you disrespect or dismiss the opposition. We are still developing, but we want to take it to the opposition, and if we do that, we