Ange Postecoglou, the former Nottingham Forest boss, was reported to be deeply hurt by his sudden sacking, as revealed by his close friend and fellow Australian, ex-England rugby coach Eddie Jones. Despite Postecoglou’s successful stint at Celtic, where he won multiple trophies, including a historic Treble, his brief and winless spell at Nottingham Forest culminated in an abrupt departure.
Following his departure from Celtic to take on the managerial role at Premier League side Tottenham, where he won the Europa League and ended the club’s silverware drought, Postecoglou’s tenure at Forest was short-lived. The news of his dismissal came as a blow to the experienced manager, with Jones sharing insights into their recent conversations about the harsh reality of being sacked in the world of professional sports management.
Meanwhile, speculation surrounding Brendan Rodgers’ future at Celtic has surfaced, with the manager expressing dissatisfaction with the club’s transfer activities and on-field performances. Despite the success achieved by Postecoglou during his time at Celtic and his innovative approach to player recruitment, there are doubts about whether he would consider a return to the club given the potential departure of Rodgers. Former England international Chris Waddle suggested that Postecoglou might aim to secure a managerial position in a top European league instead of opting to return to Celtic, emphasizing the allure of managing in prominent competitions like the Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1, or the Bundesliga.
Ultimately, the uncertainty surrounding Rodgers’ tenure and Celtic’s future direction may influence Postecoglou’s career decisions, as he weighs his options for his next managerial challenge in top-level football.
