Snoop Dogg gives unlikely backing to Ange Postecoglou in Celtic next manager hunt

US rapper Snoop Dogg has unexpectedly weighed in on Celtic's managerial situation, publicly calling for the return of Ange Postecoglou to the Scottish Premiership club.

The hip-hop icon's intervention comes as the Glasgow side navigates an interim period under Martin O'Neill following Brendan Rodgers' recent departure.

A long-time Celtic supporter, Snoop Dogg expressed his belief that fans would favour Postecoglou's reinstatement.

"I love sport, and in sport players leave, coaches leave, and you move on," he told Scotland's Daily Record.

While acknowledging the current interim boss, he added, "You got to give Martin O'Neill big respect, he is coming back when we need him. I think you got to bring Ange back. The club are going to do what they are going to do, but the fans would love to see him back."

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Postecoglou, who recently became available after being sacked by Nottingham Forest, enjoyed a highly successful two-season spell at Celtic between 2021 and 2023.

During his tenure, he secured two Scottish Premiership titles and a domestic treble in his second year before moving to Tottenham Hotspur.

The managerial vacancy arose after Brendan Rodgers' exit amid mounting pressure over results. This included a surprising Champions League qualifying defeat to Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty and a 3-1 league loss against leaders Hearts, which saw Celtic fall behind in the title race.

Martin O'Neill, a former boss, was appointed interim manager and has since overseen a 4-0 league victory over Falkirk and a 3-1 win against rivals Rangers in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals.

Beyond his vocal support, the 54-year-old rapper is known for his passion for sport, having invested in Championship club Swansea City earlier this year.

He also indicated a potential interest in a similar investment with Celtic. "It's something I have talked about in the past and if the opportunity was right I would be down for it," 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."