ANGE POSTECOLGOU believes that Tom Rogic received a fitting farewell from the Celtic support as his team clinched the Premiership title – and the Parkhead manager thinks that the playmaker’s contributions over the years have flown under the radar in his homeland.
Rogic departed the Glasgow club on a free transfer after his contract expired in search of a new opportunity as the 29-year-old brought the curtain down on a successful nine-year spell in Scotland.
Speaking to Australian outlet Sportsday, Postecoglou paid tribute to a Celtic legend as he explained his legacy at the club.
“From a Celtic standpoint, that was his last game which was a great way for Tom to end it,” Postecoglou said. “He’s a legend of the football club, mate.
“I think in Australia we probably haven’t realised the impact he has had on Celtic and Scottish football.
“When you look at his highlights reel, mate – it’s unbelievable. The amount of important goals in important moments for Celtic… he goes down as a legend.
“I’ve had a great relationship with Tom over the last few years with the national team and particularly over the last 12 months, and he felt it was time to move on.
“I thought it was a great way to finish for him as a champion.
“I’m not sure what his next step is, I’ve kind of left him alone. He has pulled out of the Socceroos, which is a blow I guess, but hopefully over the next period he gets his immediate future sorted out because he is still a wonderful footballer.”
