Social media has been swirling with rumors of a physical altercation between Ange Postecoglou and Evangelos Marinakis after the manager was sacked by the owner following Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea.
Expectations of tension were high when Marinakis appointed Postecoglou as Nuno Espirito Santo’s successor at Forest just three games into the Premier League season. However, after only five games, including a draw and four defeats, Postecoglou was let go by the Greek owner just 20 minutes after the loss to Chelsea. This decision gave Postecoglou the shortest tenure in Premier League history for a permanent manager at only 39 days.
A tweet from a self-proclaimed Spurs fan alleged that Postecoglou and Marinakis had a confrontation in the tunnel at the City Ground, leading to a heated exchange. The tweet suggested that things escalated into a physical altercation before they were separated with visible marks on their faces.
The truth, however, is far from these claims. Postecoglou bid farewell to the fans in the stadium after the game and then went to talk to his players. It was only then that he was informed of his termination and left the ground shortly afterward. Marinakis, on the other hand, had already left long before the match ended, having left his seat around the hour mark.
It’s essential to take internet rumors with a large pinch of salt, as in this case, the truth behind the alleged confrontation between Postecoglou and Marinakis was far less dramatic than what was being circulated online.
