Simon Jordan reveals Celtic tip off on Ange as pundit echoes punters over true worth to EPL teams

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan admits he's a major admirer of Ange Postecoglou and echoed Parkhead punters over his standing within the game.

The 57–year–old has been a rip–roaring success in Glasgow and is closing in on a second consecutive Premiership title after Saturday's thrilling 3-2 win over Rangers opened up a 12-point gap. And Jordan has revealed he was tipped off about Postecoglou's managerial chops by Gordon Strachan when others were raising doubts over the former Australia boss upon his arrival.

Postecoglou's domination since taking the reins in Glasgow's east end has led to countless links with English Premier League vacancies, however, the man himself has been steadfast in his commitment to Celtic and stated some observers may be surprised with how long he remains in situ. Jordan was quick to big up the former Yokohama Marinos boss with a potential Treble within Celtic's reach. He believes he's Premier League class and doesn't need to settle for any old job if he decides to make the leap.

Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: "He probably wants to be discounted from that mention (Leicester), why would he want to be? He's top of the Scottish Premiership, a side who will be back in the Champions League next season. Why would he want to be in a relegation scrap with Leicester at this time?

"I think he will end up in the Premier League. I think he's perfectly capable of managing in the Premier League and managing in a position in the Premier League that isn't in a relegation battle. I think what he is doing what the job he was brought to do in at Celtic which was to turn them back into a winning machine, take the Scottish Premiership back from Rangers which they duly did and build upon on that. He's