Ronny Deila Compares Tel Aviv Derby Atmosphere to Glasgow Rivalry
Former Celtic boss Ronny Deila makes atmosphere comparison
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Ronny Deila, former Celtic manager now leading Maccabi Tel Aviv, asserts that the atmosphere of the Tel Aviv derby rivals that of the Glasgow derby. Following a tense 1-0 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv, Deila praised the intensity and passion of the match, emphasizing the importance of winning derby clashes.
- 01Ronny Deila claims the Tel Aviv derby atmosphere matches that of the Glasgow derby.
- 02Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a 1-0 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- 03Deila returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv after a brief departure due to regional conflict.
- 04Kenny Miller, former Celtic striker, is part of Deila's coaching staff.
- 05Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros faces challenges in their title defense.
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Ronny Deila, the former manager of Celtic Football Club, now coaching Maccabi Tel Aviv, has drawn a parallel between the intense atmosphere of the Tel Aviv derby and that of the Glasgow derby. After leading his team to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv, Deila expressed his admiration for the passionate fans and the significance of derby matches. He stated, 'The atmosphere in the derby is certainly no less than the atmosphere in Glasgow. It was incredible.' Deila returned to his role at Maccabi after leaving Israel due to escalating regional conflict earlier this year. His return coincided with the inclusion of former Celtic player Kenny Miller in his coaching team. Meanwhile, Robbie Keane, who is linked with a managerial position at Celtic, saw his current team Ferencvaros struggle in their title defense, falling behind league leaders ETO Gyori.
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The intense rivalry in the Tel Aviv derby enhances local football culture and community engagement.
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