Journalist Miguel Delaney wrote about Ange Postecoglou‘s impact at Tottenham, noting that the Australian is already being discussed as a potential future Manchester United manager.
Tottenham‘s hierarchy has made some poor managerial appointments in the four years since Mauricio Pochettino‘s dismissal.
Indeed, Daniel Levy admitted two months ago that, while Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte are excellent managers, they are not a good fit for Tottenham Hotspur (ESPN).
Postecoglou appears to have found the perfect man for the job, completely transforming the atmosphere around the club and delivering the style of football that the Tottenham faithful love to watch.
The fact that Spurs fans, who can be quite impatient and demanding, applauded the team off the pitch after their 4-1 loss to Chelsea on Monday demonstrates the type of feelgood factor that the Australian has brought to N17.
Could Postecoglou one day manage Manchester United?
Delaney believes Postecouglou’s early success at Tottenham is evidence that managerial experience at the highest level should not be required.
“A highly stratified game, especially at the top level, has become far too sniffy about big clubs and managerial CVs,” he wrote in his column for The Independent. Thinking outside the box can lead to managers who do much more than just think outside the box. Another example is Roberto De Zerbi.
“Of course, big-club experience is important at that level, but it says a lot that Postecoglou is already being mentioned in the game as someone Manchester United should consider in the future.”
“He demonstrates why personality can be just as important as experience.” Some coaches just have that instinct and ability to manage locker rooms regardless of where they are. Postecoglou clearly has, along with a supremely sharp tactical mind that is always looking for adventure.”
Our Opinion
The days of Manchester United poaching managers and players from Tottenham Hotspur are long gone. Ange‘s success will undoubtedly persuade some clubs to look beyond the highest level of the game for coaching talent, just as most clubs do for players.
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