Ange Postecoglou insists Celtic faith in Daizen Maeda is justified as hard graft gets praised 'within the four walls'

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Celtic’s Ange Postecoglou loves an underdog story. Let’s face it, when he was unveiled as Hoops boss, to a universal raising of eyebrows, no one expected him to be sitting top of the league in March.But he’s there, against the odds and a backdrop of major upheaval at Parkhead.

His opposite number today, Livingston gaffer David Martindale, also likes to upset the apple cart. He has owned his colourful past and proved himself to be a top gaffer this term.

That’s why the Lions started this weekend in the Premiership’s top four.Postecoglou didn’t know anything about Martindale before he arrived – but he does now.

In two games against Livi so far, Celtic have dropped four points and failed to score a goal. The Australian is full of praise for Martindale and insists he isn’t getting the credit he deserves.Get all the latest Celtic news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts.The newsletter will arrive every day at 12pm, giving you a round up of the best stories we've covered that in the last 24 hours.To sign up, simply enter your email address into the link here.And if you aren't already, make sure you join the conversation over on our Celtic Facebook group and Record Sport Instagram.He admires him and Ross County boss Malky Mackay – who has also had to defy critics – because he knows just how difficult the job can be in any circumstances.Postecoglou said: “I admire every manager because I know how hard the gig is, wherever you are working. “But certainly David has done a fantastic job with Livingston this year. “I look at the way he works with his team and I like the fact that when