Former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou’s identify has by no means been far-off from hyperlinks to jobs in England.
Given his latest success and turnaround at Celtic it has maybe been inevitable.
But whereas Hoops followers are dismissive of the discuss which has ranged from Leeds to Leicester by way of Everton, Brighton and Crystal Palace — one set of followers south of the border are more and more satisfied they’re warming as much as welcome the Aussie boss.
They reckon their membership’s newest appointment is the most important trace but that the cinch Premiership winner is on his approach south.
Tottenham’s lunchtime announcement of Scott Munn’s arrival as chief soccer officer barely made any ripples in Scotland.
But it might have a domino impact into the SPFL if Spurs fan theories are to be believed.
They are satisfied the appointment of the Australian government is paving the best way for an Oz-some staff to take over staff affairs, led by Celtic’s man from Down Under.
Replying to the announcement one fan mentioned: “This mean we get Ange Postecoglou? Hope so.”
Another added: “Postecoglou is so coming.”
While a 3rd tweeted: “Seems like Postecoglou is a bit likelier now with this Munn guy there now. sounds a very interesting coach, and we’d almost certainly see front-foot.
“Interestingly he arrived there just as many of their old guard were leaving. makes you wonder.”
And one fan was backing the concept: “I’ve watched a lot of Celtic this season as an antidote for the miserable Conteball at Tottenham and I’d be delighted to see Postecoglou at Spurs!”
It may be idle fan hypothesis based mostly on the pair’s shared nationality however there’s a additional thread behind their concept.
Munn has labored round numerous Australian sports activities and was beforehand at Melbourne City FC earlier than changing into CEO of City Football Group — which additionally counts Postecoglou’s previous membership Yokohama F Marinos as a part of the conglomerate — in 2019.
Spurs have been looking for a brand new boss to exchange Antonio Conte for the reason that Italian’s explosive exit final month. On his new government appointment Spurs chairman Daniel Levy mentioned: “Scott has a unique and broad experience of running sporting organisations at the highest level and will take responsibility for the leadership and management of our football activities to instil best practice both on and off the pitch.”
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
