Ange Postecoglou, the former Nottingham Forest manager who was recently sacked after a difficult start to the Premier League season, is facing challenges in securing another managerial job in the UK. Despite rumors of a potential return to Celtic, it seems that Postecoglou’s prospects in the British football scene may be limited.
Keith Wyness, the former CEO of Everton and now a football consultant advising elite clubs, shared his insights on Postecoglou’s future in management. Wyness believes that Postecoglou may need to look beyond the UK for his next opportunity, potentially exploring roles overseas such as international management or positions with clubs in different regions.
Wyness suggested that managerial changes in the Persian Gulf area could present an opening for Postecoglou to return to coaching. He expressed skepticism about the Australian coach’s chances of securing another Premier League role and indicated that a move to Asia might be a more viable option at this stage of his career.
Postecoglou’s reputation, once elevated during his successful tenure at Celtic, has faced setbacks following his underwhelming spell at Tottenham and the disappointing results at Nottingham Forest. Despite winning the Europa League with Tottenham, his final season in charge saw the team finishing in 17th place in the Premier League.
Given the challenges Postecoglou has encountered in recent managerial roles, particularly in the UK, it appears that he may need to explore opportunities in other regions to revive his career and rebuild his coaching credentials. While a return to the UK cannot be ruled out in the future, a move to Asia or international management could be a more viable path for Postecoglou’s next managerial challenge.
