Celtic coach set to ignore winter break and work on the title chase

On Boxing Day, the former Australia coach took command of his 36th Celtic game, a 3-1 win against St Johnstone to complete up the first half of the season. 

In his first six months in Glasgow, he has had highs, lows, and big obstacles, with the most recent being a selection problem that left him with less than a complete team of players in Perth. 

Celtic enter the break with the

back in their trophy cabinet, a six-point gap on

leaders Rangers to close, and a

Europa Conference League

match against Bodo/Glimt to prepare for.

Postecoglou will now try to make some fresh acquisitions as his medical team works to bring players back on the field and use some rare time on the training ground to teach his strategies to players better. 

"No breaks," the 56-year-old said. "We keep cracking on. There is plenty to do.

"We've been working on it for a while, knowing that we needed to strengthen the squad during January. This gives us a chance - with no games - to push along with that.

"Hopefully we get some good news in the new year and bring some reinforcements in.

"It's kind of been game-recovery for quite a while now. Just to be able to work with the players and work on our game and keep pushing and helping our game, it's going to be a crucial time for us and for the players."

Postecoglou insists he doesn't require personal time off after spending

Christmas

morning with his family.

"I've got some young ones who were causing chaos with their gifts from Father Christmas," he said. "And that was great.

"But, look, I love what I do. I don't need to switch off. It's fine.

"I've really enjoyed the first six months, as challenging as it has been. I've enjoyed every minute of it and I know there are massive challenges ahead so I'm looking forward to that.

"I've got plenty of energy. We'll have plenty of time to switch off mate when I'm old and grey."

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