James McPake 'humbled' by Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as he reveals classy 30 minute sit down left a huge impression

Former Dundee boss James McPake has heaped praise on Ange Postecoglou after the Celtic manager took time out to offer him help and advice.

McPake revealed Postecoglou devoted half an hour of his time to provide guidance to the ex-Dens gaffer following a 4-2 win for the Parkhead side on Tayside back in November.

He says post-match chats between bosses are a rarity these days due to Covid-19, but insists the 56-year-old Aussie was only too keen to sit down and talk football.

And the meeting left a lasting impact on first-time boss McPake, who was sacked by Dundee in February.

"I believe, speaking to other managers, he sits down and talks to you," he told BBC Sportsound.

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“I think, the 4-2 game at Dens, he must have spent about half an hour with me - which is rare nowadays with Covid because you don’t go into the offices.

“You don’t do what was historically done as managers where you invited the opposition managers in for a beer or a cup of tea.

“But he spent a bit of time and he spoke… it was just a bit of guidance. But he just came across as a really good footballing man who had a lot of time particularly for younger coaches.

“I can’t speak for anyone else but certainly myself and my staff at the