Those of a Celtic persuasion may have viewed the latest round of international action with gritted teeth, having been forced to witness the eye-catching displays of one of the Old Firm side’s former assets – Ben Doak.
The teenage sensation departed for Liverpool back in 2022 during Ange Postecoglou’s time at the helm, with the wing wizard having been enticed by the dazzling lights of the Premier League, after making just two appearances for the Hoops at senior level.
Still only 19, the young Scotsman is developing into something of a household name due to his displays for his country, in particular, having notably run Manchester City man Josko Gvardiol ragged in the 1-0 win over Croatia.
Likened to England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham by talkSPORT pundit Ally McCoist, due to the “freedom” with which he plays, Doak represents a tale of what might have been for those back at Parkhead, had they perhaps done more to keep hold of them.
There are perhaps others who have departed in recent years that the Hoops also wish remained on the books, with there having been a handful of notable exits during Postecoglou’s reign, in particular…
Notable Celtic departures under Ange Postecoglou
Let’s first say that one of the many strengths of the Greek-Aussie’s stunning Celtic tenure was his recruitment, with the current Tottenham Hotspur boss having played his part in snapping up the likes of Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda and Matt O’Riley – just to a name a few – on the cheap.
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