‘Finishing playing, coaching becomes the next best thing. It’s an incredibly enjoyable experience.
‘The more you coach, the more you learn that your day will come. Don’t focus too far ahead. I’ve been sacked a couple of times now, and it hurts; it puts you in a world of hurt.
‘Ange Postecoglou just got sacked. We were texting each other the other day. He knew it was coming, but it still hurts. It hurts like buggery.’
Postecoglou now holds the unfortunate record of the second shortest reign of any permanent Premier League manager to leave a club during a league season, following Sam Allardyce’s 30-day stint at Leeds in 2023.
Despite his success with Tottenham, the 60-year-old Australian struggled during his time at Forest, managing eight games across all competitions and winning only two, both of which were draws. Unfortunately, his tenure came to an abrupt end after a 3-0 loss to Chelsea, with owner Evangelos Marinakis swiftly replacing him with Sean Dyche.
On the other hand, Eddie Jones spoke about his own departure from the England national rugby team in 2022, expressing his belief that he will be the last foreign coach to lead the national side. He provided insights into the challenges he faced and made strong comments about the inner workings of English rugby.
After guiding England to the World Cup final in a disappointing loss to South Africa in 2019, Jones had setbacks and was eventually let go by the RFU in 2022. He then returned to Australia to coach the Wallabies.
Despite facing challenges and disappointments, Jones continues to be determined and competitive. He is poised to lead Japan against Australia, emphasizing the unique competitive spirit that arises when facing his home country. Jones remains ready for the challenge ahead.
