Ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou spotted with Scotland fans in Greece as he takes break from Tottenham strain

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AN unlikely figure has been spotted rubbing shoulders with the Tartan Army fans in Athens .. former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou.

In an image shared by Tartan Army stalwart John Nicol, the Spurs gaffer was all smiles ahead of Thursday night's crunch Nations League play-off clash against Steve Clarke's men as he enjoyed a break with his family.

With Callum McGregor having made the decision to retire from international duty after the Euros, the only Celtic star in Clarke's squad who Postecoglou has worked with is Tony Ralston.

But he retains a good relationship with SFA bosses, having generously given his time to Pro Licence candidates in London recently.

Postecoglou is currently under major pressure at the Tottenham, where Spurs languish in 14th spot.

He was confronted by one of his own fans after last week's defeat at Fulham but is making good use of his international down time to recharge the batteries is essential with Spurs currently languishing in 14th spot in the English Premier League.

Spurs aren't back in action until April 3 against Chelsea - although the Aussie also has the chance to ease those second season blues by lifting the Europa League trophy.

He was born in the outskirts of Greece, before migrating to Melbourne with his family at the age of 5.

A popular figure during his time in Scotland, Postecoglou was greeted warmly by the Tartan Army and has been speaking warmly of the passion of the Scotland fans.

He's previously spoken of the upheaval of leaving Greece for Australia at such a tender age.

He said: "I was five years old when we got on a boat for a month and headed over to Australia.

"I don’t have great recollections of it. At the time, there was a bit of upheaval in Greece and, unfortunately, we got caught up with that.

"My father made the decision that we needed to move abroad.

"You are talking about going half way around the world to a place where you literally don't know a soul, you don't know the language, you have no guarantee of any housing, any employment.

"All they have really given you is a ticket."