Full Story Gone in 40 days: can polarising Ange Postecoglou stage a comeback?
Oct 22, 2025
In this insightful discussion, sports writer Martin Pegan delves into the whirlwind 40-day stint of Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest. He highlights Ange's remarkable coaching journey, from gaining fame in Australia to recent controversies in the Premier League. The conversation explores the tactical mismatch at Forest, the reasons behind his sacking, and whether it was too harsh. Pegan also reflects on Ange's resilience, competitiveness, and potential future, suggesting he still has much to offer in different leagues.
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Career Built Across Continents
- Ange Postecoglou rose from Australia to win trophies in Japan, Scotland and the Europa League with Tottenham.
- Martin Pegan recounts his track record to explain why he became a high-profile managerial figure.
Style Brought Fame And Division
- Postecoglou's attacking style and media openness made him popular in Australia and beyond.
- Those strengths also created polarising headlines and set high expectations for instant success.
A Poor Fit From The Start
- Postecoglou replaced Nuno at Nottingham Forest amid contrasting tactical philosophies and closed transfer window constraints.
- Martin Pegan describes this mismatch and the compressed schedule that hindered implementation.