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Former Rangers coach Cameron Campbell has landed a major job at Tottenham Hotspur as part of Thomas Frank's new-look backroom staff.

Campbell, who has been working in RB Leipzig’s academy for the past 18 months, will now return to the UK and link up with the former Brentford boss at the Premier League giants in North London.

The 33-year-old previously worked at Auchenhowie for over three years as Rangers Under-18s' Professional Phase Coach, tasked with overseeing the professional development programme for young players.

The Lossiemouth-born coach was recruited by Light Blues after starting his career at Aberdeen where he worked his way up through the youth system from assistant manager of the Undr-17s to manager of their development side.

From there, he joined the Right to Dream Academy in 2018 - a fruitful youth system based in Ghana which has multiple locations across the globe - which has produced the likes of current Ibrox star Mohamed Diomande along with Mohammed Kudus and Simon Adingra.

In February last year, Campbell took the decision to leave Glasgow after the opportunity to work at the Bundesliga side cropped up. He has performed the role of Head of Player Development in Germany, focused on aiding players with the transition of moving from youth level into first-team football.

He will now work with the senior Spurs squad as Individual Development Coach following Danish boss Frank’s official unveiling as Ange Postecoglou’s successor, with Tottenham announced backroom staff rejig last night.

It’s claimed Frank has been impressed with Campbell’s work in Scotland and abroad. He became a popular figure at Rangers and was even credited by UEFA for his research into crossing throughout the 2021/22 Champions League technical report.

A Tottenham statement read: "Following the recent appointment of Thomas Frank as our new Head Coach, we can now confirm the full composition of our men’s first team coaching staff ahead of the new season.

"Further to the previously-announced arrivals of Justin Cochrane (First Team Assistant Coach), Chris Haslam (Head of Performance & First Team Assistant Coach), Andreas Georgson (First Team Assistant Coach) and Joe Newton (First Team Coach Analyst), we can confirm that Matt Wells will remain on the coaching staff as First Team Assistant Coach.

"In addition, we welcome Cameron Campbell as First Team Individual Development Coach and Fabian Otte as First Team Goalkeeper Coach – they arrive following spells at RB Leipzig and Liverpool respectively.”

After leaving Rangers last year, Campbell signed off by posting a heartfelt message. He wrote on social media: “Privileged to have spent 3.5 years at RFC Youth working with some brilliant people on & off the pitch. An incredible opportunity that I never took for granted, from watching academy lads play for Rangers & forging careers in the game to winning the U18 League & Scottish Youth Cup.

“Overwhelmed by the messages I’ve received from players, parents and staff which have all been greatly appreciated.”

The former Arsenal goalkeeper has been linked with a summer transfer to Rangers but one pundit has a different move for the player in mind.

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It has already been a busy transfer window for Rangers and new head coach Russell Martin and supporters are expecting plenty more new faces to arrive at Ibrox over the next few weeks.

The club have already completed the signings of Bournemouth midfielder Joe Rothwell and and Peterborough United defender Emmanuel Fernandez on permanent transfers as well as Cherries’ full back Max Aarons on a season long loan. They follow on from the addition of former Dundee playmaker Lyall Cameron who signed a pre-contract agreement earlier this year.

Plenty of other stars have been linked with moves to Glasgow and one of the biggest names on the lips of fans is England international goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. However, another former England stopper believes signing a new keeper is ‘not a priority’ for the Gers and has instead tipped one of his former clubs are a more likely destination.

Former Leeds United keeper tips Aaron Ramsdale for Elland Road switch instead of Rangers transfer

The former Tottenham Hotspur, Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson doesn’t believe Ramsdale will be moving to Rangers this summer. That’s because the 41 times capped England international believes Jack Butland’s presence at Ibrox means that signing a new keeper will not be a priority for Russell Martin.

Speaking to Football Insider, Robinson said: “Jack Butland is contracted until 2027. He’s proved what he can do with some outstanding performances in European competitions last season.

“Jack Butland is a good goalkeeper, and he’s a number one goalkeeper. I don’t think the priority for Rangers is replacing Jack Butland. Aaron Ramsdale, I’ve gone on record before, I’d love to see him go to Leeds.

“For Ramsdale, I’m not sure at this stage of his career, with the World Cup coming up and wanting to get back into the England reckoning, that a move to Rangers would be ideal. For Rangers, I don’t see that being a priority when they’ve got a goalkeeper of Butland’s quality.”

Aaron Ramsdale’s Rangers transfer chances assessed

It may very well be the case that Robinson is right about the chances of the England international making a move to Ibrox. The former Sheffield United stopper left Arsenal to move to Russell Martin’s Southampton last summer, signing a four year contract for reported £25 million fee.

With the Saints having been relegated to the EFL Championship it is likely that they would be willing to part with the 27-year old but, with three years remaining on his current contract, they would also likely expect to to recoup most of if not all of the fee they paid for him. That would certainly put him out of Rangers’ current price range.

With Jack Butland at Ibrox and Ramsdale likely to command a significant transfer fee it’s fair to assume that the Glasgow club may very well look to spend what money they have available in the window strengthening in other areas of the park.

The latest Celtic transfer news and Rangers transfer news with Premier League sides monitoring a Hoops’ ace and a Wolves defender closing in on a move to Ibrox.

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Clubs across Scotland are back in pre-season training with the start of the 2025/26 Premiership season fast approaching for both Celtic and Rangers.

The Hoops’ had a warm up match with fellow Glasgow side Queen’s Park yesterday evening while Russell Martin’s team are due to take on Club Brugge tomorrow. The Gers’ are first in competitive action later this month with their UEFA Champions League qualifiers against Panathinaikos while Celtic will have to wait till the start of August and their first league match against St Mirren.

Meanwhile, the summer transfer window remains open and both clubs have already been active in bringing in new faces. Another could soon be set to sign at Ibrox while the champions have set a firm price tag on one of their current stars amid reported interest from England’s Premier League. Here are the latest Celtic and Rangers transfer news headlines:

Celtic ‘set’ £25m asking price on star attacker with Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Brentford all linked

Per a report from Football Insider, any club interested in signing Daizen Maeda from Celtic this summer will have to pay a transfer fee of £25 million. The Japanese forward reportedly has interest from three London based Premier League clubs in Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Brentford.

There is also apparent interest from further afield with Turkish giants Fenerbahce also said to be interested in signing the 27-year old. A fee of £25 million would represent the joint second highest received by the Hoops’, equalling Kieran Tierney’s 2019 move to Arsenal and Jota’s 2023 transfer to Al-Ittihad.

Maeda scored 34 goals in 56 appearances across all competitions for club and country last season. He scored 16 times in the Scottish Premiership which made him the joint runner-up, along with Dundee’s Simon Muray, in to Golden Boot winner Cyriel Dessers who netted 18 times.

Rangers ‘close to agreeing’ loan deal for Wolves defender

Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph has reported that Rangers are ‘close to agreeing’ a deal with English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers that would see defender Nasser Djiga move to Ibrox on loan. He claims it would be a straight loan, with no option to buy, for the 22-year old centre back.

He wrote on X: “UPDATE: Rangers are close to agreeing a loan deal for Wolves centre-back Nasser Djiga. It’s understood any deal would be straight season-long loan. #RFC hope to have the Burkina Faso international over for a medical in the coming days.”

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Djiga is a full international having earned eight caps for Burkina Faso already in his career. Wolves signed him earlier this year from Red Star Belgrade who themselves brought him in following a loan spell at Basel in Switzerland.

He would becomes Russel Martin’s fourth signing as Rangers boss following the arrivals Joe Rothwell, Emmanuel Fernandez and Max Aarons. It would be the fifth new arrival overall with Lyall Cameron also arriving having agreed a pre-contract move from Dundee earlier this year.

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Celtic star Daizen Maeda is attracting attention from a number of clubs south of the border after an incredible individual campaign which saw him rack up 33 goals and 12 assists in 51 matches across all competitions.

The Japanese forward was pivotal in helping Brendan Rodgers’ side to a domestic double and also showcased his quality on Europe’s elite stage with four goals at Champions League level. It marks a career best season for Maeda since arriving from Yokohama F. Marinos in 2022 and has made the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United take notice of the 27-year-old as they aim to make huge improvements in the Premier League during the 2025/26 season after a hugely underwhelming league campaign last time out.

Jose Mourinho’s side Fenerbache, who finished runners-up in the Turkish Super Liga last term, are also thought to be among the contenders to sign Maeda, with Record Sport even claiming that a £21m offer could be in the pipeline for a man ‘touted’ as a Spurs and Hammers option. Brendan Rodgers has hinted in the past that he may be forced to sell some of his best talents this summer. However, Maeda’s latest comments will likely come as great reading for Celtic supporters, who will hope to have their starman at Parkhead for at least another season.

Daizen Maeda outlines comments on Celtic exit links

Daizen Maeda has claimed that there is still room for improvement at Celtic despite a stellar campaign which saw the Hoops win a double. The season notably ended in heartbreak with a Scottish Cup defeat to Aberdeen, while in Europe despite an improved showing, the club crashed out before reaching the knockout stage after a round-of-16 play-off defeat to newly crowned German champions Bayern Munich.

Maeda said: "I really enjoyed playing in the Champions League this season because there were so many games and it gave us a lot of different challenges.I think the new format has been great and I am excited to try it again this upcoming season. It helped me improve.

"We played some great teams. Personally, I actually thought the best side we played was Atalanta because they didn't appear to have any weaknesses. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were very strong, but they had some weaknesses in their team, but when we played Atalanta, there was nothing for us to work on.

“When we faced Dortmund, we chose to go head-on with them and lost seven goals. It was this defeat that made us realise that it is unrealistic to go toe-for-toe against strong teams at this stage. That is why we learned from our mistakes and turned to a pragmatic approach. I scored four goals and was happy with my performances.”

Commenting on the Scottish Cup final defeat, Maeda added: "We had a chance to win the treble, but lost the Scottish Cup Final on the last day of the season so I still think we have room for improvement at Celtic. Personally, although everyone spoke about how I scored more goals, I think my increase in assists were more satisfying for me.

"I like to defend too. It's muscle memory for me. When the team loses the ball, because I am the first line of defence, my body will instinctively start chasing back. This defensive awareness has been deeply rooted in my bones and I don't need to think about it."

Champions League qualification could play crucial role in Daizen Maeda future

Celtic performed admirably in the Champions League to finish in 21st out of 36 teams. They hammered Slovan Bratislava 5-1 and earned victories against BSC Young Boys and RB Leipzig at Parkhead while earning a point against then Europa League holders Atalanta, Belgian champions Club Brugge and 2024 Croatian champions Dinamo Zabreg.

Daizen Maeda was particularly prevalent in that competition and will be desperate to compete in it again after last season’s showing. However, Champions League qualification is far from a formality for the Hoops, who will have to play a two-legged play-off to ensure their place in the competitions, due to Scotland’s low UEFA Co-efficient.

Winning that fixture could prove decisive in their quest to keep the 27-year-old as Maeda begins preparing himself for the 2026 World Cup with Japan in North America.

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Ange Postecoglou was sacked despite leading Tottenham to Europa League glory

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Former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is on the lookout for his next managerial role of his career after being sacked as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.

The 59-year-old was relieved of his duties on 6 June, exactly two years on from his arrival in North London despite guiding the Lillywhites to their first major honour in 17 years. A club statement from the board explained that Postecoglou will always be remembered for guiding the team to victory against Manchester United in the Europa League final. They could not base their decision solely on "emotions aligned to this triumph.”

The Spurs board explained: “"We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the club. Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.

“However, the board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place. Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games. This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season. At times there were extenuating circumstances - injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign. Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club's greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.”

What went wrong for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham?

Ange Postecoglou is known for playing an exciting brand of football with a high-line and plenty of intensity, and it was exactly this which made him so popular at Celtic as he lifted five major honours in two hugely successful seasons. This style transferred excellently to Tottenham when he first made the move as he became the first manager in history to win the Manager of the Month award three times in a row at the start of a Premier League season as Spurs remained unbeaten all the way to 6 November while notably achieving 23 points from their first nine matches.

However, after a 4-1 defeat to Chelsea injuries and results began to take a turn for the worse, and a Spurs side that seemed destined to finish in the top four ultimately slumped to fifth to finish outside the Champions League while in May losing four league games in a row for the first time in 20 years. Despite spending big in the summer of 2024, the same patterns continued throughout last season, as Spurs slumped to 17th - their lowest finish since 1977 while losing 22 games in a single league season for the first time since before World War Two.

Postecoglou cited injuries as the main reason for his team’s problems and prioritised the cup competitions as Spurs became Europa League winners for the first time since 1984. However, despite winning a large section of fans over with the triumph, the Spurs board decided it was time for a change.

What next for Ange Postecoglou?

Celtic icon Ange Postecoglou has been touted by some supporters as a replacement for Brendan Rodgers, if the former Leicester boss doesn’t sign an extension to his contract which expires at the end of next season. However, Former Celtic and Tottenham defender Ramon Vega - who lifted the treble in 2001, is less sure about the chances of their being a second era of Angeball as he slammed Daniel Levy for making a huge mistake in sacking him.

Vega explained, via Record Sport: "Listen, from my point of view, some very, very top teams will go for him. Once you understand the difficulty of managing a team like Spurs, and winning a Cup after 17 years, you realise this man is a winner and can create something special. He just needs to be supported in the right way. In one way, it's actually good for him, because the toxicity we had at Spurs - I don't think that would be good for him anyway. He deserves much better than this, and much bigger as well.

"And I think, mark my words, he will go to a bigger level. If he can go to Celtic, it's always nice because he's been there already. Will he go there in one year's time? I think he might be snapped up beforehand by somebody. Celtic is a different ball game from Spurs. He went into the Champions League - that’s a completely different tournament. But at the same time, he's put down a marker now. He did a good job for Celtic, and he’s done a really remarkable job winning a trophy with Spurs. If he goes back, he’ll return with serious Premier League experience. That would bring massive added value to Celtic in Europe. Celtic and Champions League nights – they’re among the best in the world. Just Celtic is Celtic."

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With June now fully underway and the transfer window open for business, Celtic and Rangers are looking to push on with new signings and potential player sales ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Brendan Rodgers is focused on tightening the screws in his double-winning side, while new Rangers manager Russell Martin is looking to kickstart this exciting new era at Ibrox.

The club appointed the former Light Blues defender as the first manager of this new chapter, following the official 49ers Enterprises takeover.

Business can be expected from both clubs this summer, so let’s take a look at some of the latest news.

Rangers starlet due a medical with Newcastle United

Rangers rising star Oliver Goodbrand is set to embark on a new chapter this summer as he prepares for a move away from Scotland. According to Craig Hope of the Mail, the 16-year-old has been linked with a switch to Newcastle United and is due a medical with the Premier League outfit.

Goodbrand also received interest from overseas but he is due to enter the Newcastle academy next season.

This update comes following an initial report from Record Sport back in April, when it was reported that the Magpies had made the left-back a ‘top summer target’ for their emerging talent pool.

While a transfer fee will not be involved in the move, Newcastle are willing to pay Rangers training compensation for Goodbrand if all goes ahead with an Ibrox exit in the coming weeks.

The teen is a highly-rated rising talent at Rangers and earned B team action last season when he was just 15.

Chris Sutton takes swipe over Ange Postecoglou news

Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has been dismissed from his position with Tottenham Hotspur, just 16 days after leading them to their first major trophy in 17 years.

Despite a dismal run in the Premier League, which ended up being Tottenham’s worst on record, Postecoglou spearheaded the North London side to the Europa League title, beating Manchester United in a solid final performance.

However, Spurs have opted to pursue a new manager, announcing the decision based on performances as a whole since Postecoglou’s arrival from Parkhead in 2023.

“Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties,” Tottenham wrote in an official statement.

“The Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the Club for a change to take place.”

Spurs continued that while their Europa League victory goes down as one of the club’s greatest achievements, they ‘cannot base a decision on emotions aligned to this triumph’.

Chris Sutton has called out the decision to let Postecoglou go. The pundit wrote on social media: “Spurs wanted a manager who could win them a major trophy… they get one and then sack him.”

Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League table, with only the three relegated teams below them. With a hefty 22 defeats from 38 games played, the 2024/25 season goes down as the club’s worst ever Premier League finish.

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A number of Tottenham players have been left furious by the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, it’s been claimed.

The former Celtic boss parted ways with the North London club on Friday after being informed by chairman Daniel Levy that he has been relieved of his duties following a period of post-season reflection.

On what was the second anniversary of his appointment and just 16 days after leading Spurs to their first European trophy in 41 years, Postecoglou had returned to the UK from a family holiday in Greece to learn his fate.

A club statement explained the decision had been taken after a review of performances and 'significant reflection' after Levy held a hastily arranged meeting in the wake of a 4-1 defeat at home to Brighton on the final day of the Premier League season.

He later visited the Bahamas where he is understood to have met with Tottenham’s majority shareholders before taking the decision to axe the popular Australian.

However, according to the Telegraph, Levy could face a potential revolt from several angered stars who could be looking to leave the club as a result of the decision. A source close to the publication revealed: “The players are so angry about what has happened and how it has been handled. The next manager is going to inherit a difficult situation.”

What Tottenham players said about Ange Postecolgou

A number of players took to social media on Friday night to pay tribute to their former boss. Right back Pedro Porro took to Instagram and posted three images of himself and Postecoglou along with a heartfelt message. It read: “Thank you for everything, boss.” His message began. “For mentoring me early on, helping me settle into the club, and trusting me out on the pitch.

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“I'll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows. Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club's history and for that, you'll always be celebrated. Wishing you all the very best, boss.”

Brazilian striker Richarlison commented: “Mister, massive thanks for helping me out and believing in me during one of the trickiest periods of my career and my life. Everyone who loves the Spurs will remember that Big Ange always bags trophies in his second season. We've made history! Cheers and good luck on your journey! I'll always be rooting for you.”

Fellow attacker Dominic Solanke wrote: 'Thank you for bringing me to this wonderful club, thank you for bringing us a wonderful trophy. Won't ever forget the convo we had before I signed and we achieved a dream! All the best in your next adventure.”

Postecoglou had earlier issued a statement of his own, in which he spoke of his pride at having delivered a European trophy to “one of England's historic football clubs”.

The statement read: “When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride. The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime. Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.

“That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible. We have also laid foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success. I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.

“I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters. I know there were some difficult times but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.”

It’s reported that whoever replaces Postecoglou will have a difficult task in turning the morale of the dressing room around.

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Rangers and Celtic are preparing for a new campaign but there are varying degrees of readiness for the off season.

The Light Blues have started a new era under 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh but a new head coach is still needed ahead of a first team overhaul. At Parkhead, and it’s more a case of fine tuning than overhaul for Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic side, who are still keen to strengthen for building on their Premiership and League Cup double.

Left-back Harley Mills is one player currently linked. Here are some of the latest headlines regarding both clubs, including a former Hoops boss’ Tottenham Hotspur future and a Premiership owner’s 49ers hope.

Tottenham backlash could beckon if former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou sacked

There have been reports in some sections that former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou could be sacked by Tottenham, even after winning the Europa League. Football London have poured cold water on shock and awe rumours burning and insists there would be a dressing room outrage should the man who left Celtic in 2023 be removed.

It’s stated: “Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is still believed to be weighing up the future of Ange Postecoglou as he faces a crunch decision over the direction of the club. Football.london reported on Friday that Levy is planning to implement huge changes within the club this summer, which will begin with the arrival of new CEO Vinai Venkatesham this week. Venkatesham drew widespread praise for his work at north London rivals Arsenal and had been coveted by the Spurs chairman for some time with his arrival expected to spark change within the hierarchy at Spurs.

“Amid the sweeping changes to come behind the scenes at the club, Postecoglou looked set to head out of the door until he led Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years with the Europa League triumph, the club's first European triumph in 41 years. In doing so, the Australian not only ended that silverware drought but he also landed Spurs a lucrative place in the Champions League next season along with a spot in the UEFA Super Cup against PSG in August. In his eyes, the head coach has delivered all of the targets asked of him.

“There are some fears within Spurs of a dressing room backlash if Postecoglou was to be sacked after finally bringing tangible success to the north London club and it would also spark a reaction from the majority of the fanbase as well with most believing the head coach has earned the opportunity to deliver on his promise that season three will be better than season two - a declaration that brought a huge roar from the estimated 220,000 supporters at the trophy parade last month.”

Premiership owner’s 49ers takeover hope for Rangers

Dundee United chairman Mark Ogren has high hopes for the 49ers at Rangers. The Light Blues are the latest club to come under American influence, with Ogren in at United alongside US investment at Dundee, Aberdeen, Hibs and St Johnstone. There are some things in Scotland that wrankle with him but the 49ers arrival can only be a good thing for the game.

Ogren told the Athletic: “I’m hoping the 49ers being involved is going to increase the exposure, but there is definitely scope to increase the revenue. The TV deal is a big thing, but also the culture. The alcohol situation continues to bother me. Celtic and Rangers are in a different financial class than all of us, quite frankly, but there’s still three European spots in most years that are available. The ramifications of getting into Europe can be really big.”

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Under-pressure Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is expected to allow a former Celtic hero to leave the club for free this summer after three seasons with the club as he prepares for a defining summer window of transfer activity.

The Lillywhites finished last season in 17th position in the top-flight with 11 wins, five draws and 22 defeats. It marked their worst finish of the Premier League era and their most defeats in a season since 1935. It also marked a drop off of 12 places from Postecoglou’s debut season where he guided the North London outfit to fifth place while winning three consecutive Manager of the Month awards in the early part of the season.

The former Celtic boss faces a nervous wait to find out if he’ll be kept on for a third season after a calamitous league campaign. However, the one saving grace which could bide the Parkhead favourite more time is the fact that he was successfully able to win the Europa League by triumphing over Manchester United, ending a 17-year trophy drought and ensuring Champions League qualification for next season.

Ange Postecoglou makes axe decision

Several players are set to exit Tottenham this summer and one confirmed departure is Fraser Forster, according to PA. The former Celtic shot-stopper and Alfie Whiteman will depart alongside left-back Sergio Reguilon in the summer as part of Ange Postecoglou’s wholesale changes to the club’s playing staff.

Forster, who has played 236 times for the Hoops in total across four different spells, joined the Lillywhites on a free transfer in 2022, following the expiration of his contract at Southampton, where he played for eight years after leaving Parkhead in 2014.

The six-time England international made 34 appearances in total for the North London side, conceding 54 goals in total and keeping eight clean sheets.

Forster was largely viewed as the team’s third choice goalkeeper and was brought in to add experience to the first team dressing room, but did play a small part in the club’s Europa League triumph.

Overall, he played 13 times this season, including four in the league-phase in Europe, conceding a combined total of 15 goals and keeping just two clean sheets across all competitions.

He shared his delight to have played a small but important part in Tottenham’s progress by posting on Instagram: “Another one for the collection.” with a heart eyed emoji and a wink emoji.

What next for Fraser Forster?

Fraser Forster last made the matchday squad in December 2024 and now faces a decision on whether to carry on playing professionally or whether to retire after a successful 19-year career in the sport which stretches all the way back to his days at Newcastle United when he was given his first professional contract.

Forster is 37-years-old but remains a player of high value due to the experience that he can offer a team both as a first choice keeper or more likely as a backup option to provide advice for younger up and coming goalkeepers in a team.

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Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster became the latest former Celtic man to celebrate silverware this season after one-time Parkhead fan favourite Virgil van Dijk captained Liverpool to just their second league title of the Premier League era.

Forster, who racked up 236 appearances across four separate stints with the Glasgow giants, played 13 times for Ange Postecoglou’s team across all competitions, in a campaign where the club despite being ravaged by injuries and enduring a horror league season, managed to end their 17-year wait for silverware and secure their spot in the Champions League next term.

The 37-year-old, who won seven trophies with Celtic, including four league titles, has now taken his career trophy haul to nine after winning the League One title with Norwich City earlier in his career in 2009/10.

He shared his delight to have played a small but important part in Tottenham’s progress by posting on Instagram: “Another one for the collection.” with a heart eyed emoji and a wink emoji.

Virgil van Dijk congratulates Fraser Forster on epic Europa League triumph

Netherlands international Virgil van Dijk, who played alongside Fraser Forster at Celtic between 2013 and 2015, congratulated the ex-England goalkeeper on his achievement.

He commented on his post by simply putting the raise hand emoji to express his delight at Forster’s team getting one over Liverpool’s bitter rivals Manchester United.

The pair won the league in both of their two seasons in Glasgow’s east end and also went on to play together in the Premier League with a strong Southampton team which exceeded expectations by finishing sixth then eighth under Ronald Koeman and Claude Puel before Van Dijk’s big money to Liverpool for a reported £75m, which at the time was a record fee paid for a defender.

Van Dijk has gone on to win the Premier League twice, two League Cups, an FA Cup and the Champions League while making the Team of the Season on four occasions, which is likely to become five by the end of the current campaign.

Meanwhile, for Forster this marks his first major trophy since the league title with Celtic in 2019/20 under the guidance of Neil Lennon during what proved to be a fruitful loan spell.

What next for Fraser Forster?

Fraser Forster has predominantly been the third choice goalkeeper under former Celtic boss Ange Postcoglou at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He’s made 13 appearances in total and has conceded 15 times, with his only clean sheets coming against AZ Alkmaar in Europe and Southampton in the league.

Forster signed a contract extension in December 2023, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2025, meaning he’s set to become a free agent unless he agrees a new contract with the North London club in the near future.

It remains to be seen whether Forster will extend his spell in the capital or move onto pastures new. While the same question can largely be used to describe Ange Postecoglou, who despite fulfilling his prophecy of always winning a trophy in his second season, faces a blurry future at present after leading the Lillywhites to their worst ever performance of the Premier League era.