Snoop Dogg urges Celtic to reappoint Ange Postecoglou
American hip-hop star Snoop Dogg has made headlines by calling for Celtic to reinstate Ange Postecoglou as manager, adding that he is prepared to invest in the club if invited, reports BritPanorama.
The 54-year-old artist, who owns a minority stake in Championship club Swansea City, expressed his willingness to support Celtic’s ambitions in an interview with Scotland’s Daily Record. He stated, “Celtic is a huge club and fans want to see the best players playing in this great stadium. All the owners have got to do is ask.”
This statement comes at a time when Celtic is searching for a permanent replacement for Brendan Rodgers, who resigned following a series of poor performances that culminated in a damaging Champions League qualifying defeat to Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan. The pressure mounted further after a 3-1 loss to Hearts sank the club’s title hopes.
Under the interim management of Martin O’Neill, Celtic has seen some revival, including a resounding 4-0 victory over Falkirk and a 3-1 win against Rangers in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. Despite these successes, Snoop Dogg insists that the fans desire Postecoglou’s return to the club, highlighting the Australian coach’s remarkable tenure from 2021 to 2023, during which he led Celtic to two Scottish Premiership titles and a domestic treble.
Postecoglou became available last month after his dismissal from Nottingham Forest, coinciding neatly with Celtic’s managerial search. Snoop Dogg remarked, “I love sport, and in sport players leave, coaches leave, and you move on,” while also acknowledging O’Neill’s respected return: “I think you got to bring Ange back.”
The rapper has expressed a clear desire for a financial role at Celtic, noting previous discussions about potential investment and confirming, “Investing in Celtic is something I have talked about in the past and if the opportunity was right I would be down for it.” He reiterated he is interested in a supportive investment position rather than a direct operational role, having previously taken a backseat at Swansea. His call to Celtic’s ownership is straightforward: extend an invitation to discuss his potential involvement in Scotland’s most successful football club.
As football and celebrity worlds intertwine, Snoop’s overtures serve as a reminder of the vast ecosystem surrounding football, where the lines between sports management and pop culture continually blur, reflecting a changing landscape in club ownership and support.
