Ange Postecoglou believes Celtic ’s character finally came to the fore and they showed they are back on the road for a Championship charge.
The Hoops saw off Aberdeen 2-1 to pick up their first away win in the league since February.
Celtic had gone ahead through Kyogo Furuhashi before Lewis Ferguson levelled and the Hoops had to dig deep again to get their winner through Jota.
Postecoglou knew it could be a big moment in their season, as they dug deep to get the win.
He is also well aware that after the international break that Celtic need to put a run together that will get them back up with the leading pack.
Postecoglou said: “I have felt it’s in the team but we’ve just not been able to get over that hump.
"Hopefully today gives them the confidence that they can.
“It was pleasing. Everyone is well aware of our struggles away from home going into last year.
“I think the manner in which we did it today showed tremendous character to get ourselves back in front after they equalised.
“I think the players were searching for the winner, they weren’t going to settle for a point. I’m pleased for the players that they got their rewards.”
Postecoglou and the Celtic team celebrated passionately in front of their fans at the final whistle.
Their manager admitted: “I think that’s important. The fans have been patient with us so far, they can see what we are trying to do.
“We haven’t really rewarded them, particularly away from home.
“I’m pleased for our fans that they enjoyed the trip up here and they will enjoy the trip home.
“They saw today not only that we can play good football but there is character in this team to get results when we need them.
“It can only help. If there is one thing about us this year, we have definitely shown that when we play well we can definitely take it to teams.
“There have been games when we have scored a lot of goals and played really well but the one thing we haven’t shown yet is that ability to find a way to win a game when we need it.
“It’s not just the victory, it’s the manner in which we went about it. It was a tough second half.
“They are desperate for a result as well, particularly here with the crowd behind them.
“It wasn’t easy for our players to respond to that but the fact we did respond to it, and the manner in which we did that should give the players plenty of confidence.”
The Celtic manager knew his team were under the cosh when Aberdeen equalised but believes his players will have taken a big shot in the arm from turning things around again.
Postecoglou claimed: “I wasn’t looking around but it was a good chance for the boys to stand up.
“I have no doubt there is great character in this team.
“We’re a new team. If you look at the players who are playing at the moment, very few of them have actually had meaningful Celtic careers so far.
“Guys like Monty and Ralston, even Dave Turnbull, it’s not like they have either been here for five or six years and understand what Celtic is about.
“Apart from Cal and Nir who started and Tom who came on the rest are new.
“It’s just that understanding of what the expectations are at this football club week in, week out.”
