The Celtic parallels between Ange Postecoglou and Wim Jansen as 'strong characters' leave club hero in awe

Different personalities. But the same single-minded focus on their work.

And crucially, an ability to make players believe in them.

The similarities between the late Wim Jansen and current Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou are unavoidable.

Some supporters reckon this season’s Premiership title triumph is the most impressive since 1998.

That year, like Postecoglou, Jansen was a new gaffer arriving from Japanese football.

He was forced into a squad revamp against league favourites Rangers who were champions.

And despite a sticky start to the campaign, the likeable Dutchman guided his team to a historic victory.

It sounds like a case of deja vu when you consider the job Postecoglou has done this term.

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Alan Stubbs was part of Jansen’s side who stopped Gers winning 10-in-a-row 24 years ago.

And he can’t help making comparisons between the Aussie, who arrived as an unknown from Yokohama Marinos last summer, and Jansen who sadly died in January.

Stubbs told MailSport : “Wim and Ange are both characters – but in a different way.

“You can see that Ange is a strong individual. He speaks very well, has a calming influence and an edge when he needs it in terms of his responses.

“He’s fitted into the role of