Leeds United: Former Middlesbrough and Chelsea star explains why he is 'convinced' Ange Postecoglou won't leave Celtic for Elland Road

Former Middlesbrough and Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer does not believe Ange Postecoglou would leave Celtic in the middle of the season amid speculation about a move to Elland Road.
Ben McKenna
By Ben McKenna
Published 8th Feb 2023, 14:54 BST

The former Australia head coach has been linked with the vacancy in West Yorkshire after Jesse Marsch was sacked following a poor run of form on Monday.

Postecoglou has made an incredible impact in Glasgow as he sealed the Scottish Premiership title and League Cup in his first season in Scotland, with his side nine points clear of Rangers in the current SPFL standings.

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Schwarzer, who played for Bradford City as well ss Boro, believes there are a number of reasons why his compatriot will remain at Celtic. He told Sky Sports: “I think he would be an exceptional fit. But do I think he is going to leave Celtic and go to Leeds right now at this moment of time? I don’t think so.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 21: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Celtic, applauds the fans following the team's victory in the Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Celtic and Greenock Morton at Celtic Park Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 21: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Celtic, applauds the fans following the team's victory in the Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Celtic and Greenock Morton at Celtic Park Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 21: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Celtic, applauds the fans following the team's victory in the Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Celtic and Greenock Morton at Celtic Park Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

“Not that I have spoken to him, I am completely speculating here, but I don’t think personally he would leave Celtic, if he were going to leave at all, at this particular moment in time.

“His relationship, his rapport with the club, with the fans is too important to him.

“Also I think the job he is doing at Celtic is phenomenal, if anything it’s a little bit underrated how good a job he is doing, considering where Celtic were and how far they were behind Rangers only two seasons ago and where they are right now, clearly the best side in Scotland.

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“If Ange is ever going to leave the club it will be during an off-season, it will be done amicably, it will be done in the right manner, because that’s how he does business.”

AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 22: Mark Schwarzer is interviewed prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 22, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 22: Mark Schwarzer is interviewed prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 22, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 22: Mark Schwarzer is interviewed prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 22, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Rayo Vallecano head coach Andoni Iraola and Feyenoord’s Arne Slot emerged as favourites for the Leeds job after another reported target, Carlos Corberan, signed a new contract with West Brom on Tuesday night.

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