Celtic fans were delighted by Ange Postecoglou’s full on backing for Kyogo Furuhashi- and strong attack on the critics of his striker.
A growing campaign, probably initiated on social media has attempted to paint the Celtic striker as someone that goes down too easily in an attempt to win free-kicks and penalties and get opponents into bother.
As recently as last Thursday a video clip emerged that appeared to show John Souttar of Hearts grabbing Kyogo by the stomach with no action taken by the match officials.
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— Parl Van Kilkinghorst ?? (@ParlKilkington1) December 2, 2021
Ange has a very personal way of dealing with these issues, the usual football-speak and manager-talk cliches are by-passed as he shares some very direct Australian based observations.
Before arriving in Scotland Postecoglou would have heard stories about the media scrutiny and attention that he’d be under as Celtic boss. It certainly isn’t for everyone but after the polite, analytical scrutiny that he was under in Japan it is a completely different environment that he has walked into in his new job
Brave warriors and ignorant people were the phrases used, that was probably the diplomatic and watered down thoughts of the Celtic manager. And the fans loved it, every word!
?? “Kyogo’s the size of a jockey, playing against guys almost a foot taller than him and all these brave warriors on the outside are casting aspersions”.
Ange Postecoglou hits back at people accusing Kyogo of diving. pic.twitter.com/Z0EYRKLWJ2
— Clyde 1 Superscoreboard (@ClydeSSB) December 8, 2021
His response shows his complete disdain for what we call main stream media. He’s challenging the “brave warriors” to discuss it with him. I’m sure @TEnglishSport @kennymacsport or maybe @alexrae1969 will take up the challenge to discuss it WITH him. Kris Boyd behind the couch.
— Schrodinger’s Cat (@trebletrebleye1) December 8, 2021
At least we have a manager that will stick up for our players the board certainly won’t
— marc cairney (@CairneyMarc) December 8, 2021
Class from Ange, confirming that only ignoramuses would accuse Kyogo of diving. Right on cue, dozens of replies accusing Kyogo of diving ???
— JOHN C (@decostop) December 8, 2021
He’s certainly the best diver in the league
— Speccy Blue (@BlueSpeccy) December 8, 2021
?? our leader has spoken ?well said ?
— antonio cunte1888? (@Tonyb19528846) December 8, 2021
Slapping down the racist attacks by Rangers fans with ease. Kyogo and Ange have got them so scared this season and we haven’t even got going yet.
— Quad Treble Champions (@quadtreblechamp) December 8, 2021
Big Ange best thing to happen to Celtic for years honest an truthful
— wee green book (@LochheadMagaret) December 8, 2021
Always right on the money with his analysis of things. Well said, Ange. ? Great to have a Manager who is a class above the rest and can cut through the circus ? ?s of Scottish football. ??
— MacMurphy (@Murp16008526Mac) December 8, 2021
