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Mark Pirie

Ange Postecoglou given Celtic fan ovation as supporters offer new boss a warm welcome ahead of Midtjylland clash

New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou was given a warm welcome to Celtic Park ahead of his first competitive match.

It's a massive night in Glasgow's east end as the Hoops look to kick-start their bid for the Champions League group stage.

It's his first competitive match, and they don't come much bigger than this.

The stakes are high and 9,000 supporters are attendance hoping their side can give them something to cheer about against Midtjylland.

After a horror campaign last season, a delay in appointing Neil Lennon's successor, and a sluggish recruitment drive this summer fans have been irked ahead of the new season.

However, none of that frustration was directed as the Australian as he arrived at Parkhead.

As he walked off the team bus he was clapped by the fans gathered outside.

Then as he made his way onto the pitch the fans allowed into the ground gave the new man at the Celtic helm a standing ovation.

Postecoglou and the punters will be hoping it's not the last big cheer they give the gaffer tonight.

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