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Ryan Christie lavished praise on Ange Postecoglou and tipped the Celtic boss to return the club to the top of Scottish football.
The 26-year-old departed the Glasgow side this summer, after a trophy-laden spell, to join English Championship side Bournemouth.
Christie only worked under Postecoglou for a few months but he was hugely impressed with the 56-year-old.
Despite Christie’s desire to leave Celtic to pursue a new challenge, Postecoglou was really supportive of the Scotland international and Christie remains grateful for that support.
He said: “I get on really well with Ange and enjoyed playing under him. I can’t say a bad word about him.
“He was superb from the get-go. He came in and realised that my situation was a bit strange in terms of my contract running out.
“But he just said to me that whether I was going to be there for three weeks, three months or five years, he would treat me as part of the squad.
“That was music to my ears because I was scared that my situation might automatically mean that I didn’t play as much.
“He could have gone with players who – from the outside – might have looked more committed to what he was trying to do.
“But the way I trained, I like to think I proved that I was worthy of playing under him and willing to learn, even at that stage.
“In such a short space of time with him, I learned plenty which is amazing.
“I owe him a big thank you and I wish him and the team all the best. I really want him to do well.
“He understood my decision totally.
“I made it clear that it was maybe time for a new challenge and he didn’t hold that against me.
“That’s all I could ask for and the way he dealt with things was brilliant.
“That’s the way I think managers should be.
“You hear about it getting a bit nasty at other clubs but he was perfect.
“From what I’ve seen of Ange through working with him, I’m convinced Celtic can get back on top with him in charge.
“If Ange is the manager for a long time they will be successful. I’ve no doubt about that.
“I could tell that from one of the first sessions he took.
“It’s actually frustrating that part of me wishes I’d have got to work under him for a bit longer.
“But my time was up and I needed a change.
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