"Throughout his managerial career, Ange Postecoglou has often spoken about the disrespect Australians receive when trying to make their way overseas in football. Postecoglou has said repeatedly over the years that Australians, whether they are players or managers, start several steps behind everyone else in the race to reach the top of the footballing pyramid. For Australia has a rich football history, but it is regularly ignored beyond our shores."
"The former Celtic and Socceroos manager has been routinely ridiculed and mocked since he arrived in the Premier League at Spurs a little more than two years ago. Questioning what a Greek-born Australian would know about football, and belittling his achievements in Scotland, Japan and his home country, is usually the behaviour of fans with a belly full of beer in pubs."
Ange Postecoglou has repeatedly highlighted the disrespect Australians face when seeking opportunities overseas, saying they start several steps behind other candidates. Australia possesses a rich football history that is often ignored beyond its shores, making career advancement more difficult. Postecoglou reached elite management but felt he did not 'fit' in England. His 39-day stint at Nottingham Forest ended abruptly after a 3-0 loss to Chelsea, with owner Evangelos Marinakis dismissing him less than 20 minutes after the final whistle. The manager has been routinely ridiculed in England, with critics questioning a Greek-born Australian's footballing knowledge and belittling achievements in Scotland, Japan and Australia.
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