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New Tottenham Hotspur signing Archie Gray has revealed the Celtic factor behind moving to Spurs. The 18-year-old completed a signing from Leeds Utd in a deal worth between £25m-30m, which will also see Joe Rondon go the other way.

Now, Gray has revealed that he is a huge fan of Celtic and that is how he knows Ange Postecoglou.

“It’s a massive project under Ange, and it’s something that I want to be part of. I’m not going to lie to you; I’m a massive Celtic fan, so I love him, and my whole family loves him. I haven’t really said this, to be fair. He’s also a massive factor (in joining Tottenham) because playing under a good manager important for me and I’ve still got loads to learn because I’m only 18.”

Brentford had launched an ambitious bid to take the player on a permanent basis but were pipped to a deal by Ange’s Spurs.

Leeds were left heartbroken by the deal which took their breakthrough talent from them. Their loss is certainly Spurs’ gain as they look to kick on after an impressive debut season from Ange.

🗣️ “I’m not going to lie to you, I’m a massive Celtic fan so I love him!”

📹 Tottenham Hotspur’s newest signing Archie Gray name-drops his boyhood club when talking about his new boss Ange Postecoglou… pic.twitter.com/SO9ORIDk3C

— The Celtic Way (@celticway1888) July 2, 2024

Gray is eligible for Scotland and could be tempted north of the border but his trajectory seems to be towards the English National Team.

🚨⚪️ Official, confirmed. Tottenham sign Archie Gray on six year deal, Joe Rodon will go other way to Leeds Utd.

Spurs pay £40m fee for one of the best talents in England, born in 2006 — and Leeds Utd pay £10m for Rodon.

Gray will wear number 14 at Spurs. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/v1QwM5Bqja

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2024

Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has added a recently sacked SPFL Premiership manager to his coaching staff at Spurs. The Australian is entering his second season in charge of the Premier League side and has opted to bring in ex-Hibs manager Nick Montgomery to his backroom staff.

In an announcement on Tuesday evening, Spurs confirmed that they would add Montgomery along with his Assistant at Easter Rd, Sergio Raimundo. Ange was forced to reorganise his staff after former Celtic Assistant Manager Chris Davies left to take up the Birmingham City vacancy.

We can confirm the following changes to the Club’s coaching staff, ahead of the 2024/25 season ⤵️

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 25, 2024

Montgomery was sacked in the split after Hibs failed to make Top Six. The announcement felt inevitable with fans turning on Montgomery and the team, resulting in Hibs appointing David Gray. However, it is clear that Postecoglou is sticking to his principles not to look down on the league that a coach has come from – with Montgomery coaching in Australia and Scotland.

Montgomery arrived with fanfare after Hibs paid compensation to Central Coast Mariners for his services. Things didn’t pan out for the ex-Sheffield Utd player and he was the latest victim of what appears to be a managerial poisoned chalice.

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