History of Ange Postecoglou in Timeline

Ange Postecoglou is a highly regarded soccer manager, currently leading Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Known for his attacking and entertaining style of play, Postecoglou has achieved success at various levels, including managing the Australian national team, winning the A-League with Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory, and leading Celtic to consecutive Scottish Premiership titles. His tactical approach emphasizes high-intensity pressing, quick passing, and a commitment to playing proactive, positive soccer. Postecoglou is also recognized for his strong leadership, motivational skills, and ability to build cohesive teams.

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August 1965: Born in Nea Filadelfeia, Greece

In August 1965, Angelos Postecoglou was born in Nea Filadelfeia, a suburb of Athens, Greece.

August 1965: Angelos Postecoglou Born

On August 1965, Angelos "Ange" Postecoglou was born. He is now a soccer manager and former player, currently managing Tottenham Hotspur.

1967: Father's Business Lost Due to Greek Military Coup

In 1967, Dimitris Postecoglou's business was lost following the Greek military coup.

1970: Migrated to Australia

In 1970, the Postecoglou family migrated to Australia when Ange was five years old.

1984: Joined South Melbourne Hellas

In 1984, Ange Postecoglou played for South Melbourne Hellas in the National Soccer League.

1984: Involved in Title Winning Season

In 1984, Ange Postecoglou was involved in a title-winning season with South Melbourne Hellas.

1985: Represented Australia at Youth Level

In 1985, Ange Postecoglou represented Australia at youth level.

August 1986: International Debut

In August 1986, Ange Postecoglou made his international debut in a 1-1 draw against Czechoslovakia.

1986: Represented Australia at Senior Level

In 1986, Ange Postecoglou represented Australia at senior level.

1988: Played in the Trans-Tasman Cup

In 1988, Ange Postecoglou played in both legs of the Trans-Tasman Cup against New Zealand, which Australia won.

1988: Represented Australia at Senior Level

In 1988, Ange Postecoglou represented Australia at senior level.

1990: Won Title as Captain

In 1990, Ange Postecoglou, as captain, led South Melbourne to a title victory.

1993: Played 193 Games for South Melbourne

By 1993, Ange Postecoglou had played 193 games for South Melbourne in the National Soccer League.

1994: Played for Western Suburbs SC

In 1994, Ange Postecoglou made appearances for Western Suburbs SC in the Victorian State League Division One.

1995: Played for Stonnington City

In 1995, Ange Postecoglou played for Stonnington City in the Victorian State League Division Four.

1995: Assistant Coach at South Melbourne

In 1995, Ange Postecoglou was an assistant coach at South Melbourne.

June 1996: Made Permanent Coach of South Melbourne

In June 1996, after taking charge of South Melbourne's final three matches of the 1995-96 season, Ange Postecoglou was made the permanent coach.

1996: Started Managing at South Melbourne Hellas

In 1996, Ange Postecoglou began his managerial career at South Melbourne Hellas.

1997: National Soccer League Title

Ange Postecoglou won the National Soccer League title in 1997.

1998: National Soccer League Title

Ange Postecoglou won the National Soccer League title in 1998.

1999: NSL Season

After the 1999 NSL season, Ange Postecoglou stood down from the South Melbourne coaching role.

1999: Won OFC Champions League

In 1999, Ange Postecoglou led South Melbourne Hellas to victory in the OFC Champions League.

1999: Oceania Club Championship Win

In 1999, Ange Postecoglou won the Oceania Club Championship.

May 2000: Became Coach of Australia's Youth Sides

In May 2000, Ange Postecoglou became coach of Australia's youth sides, playing a role in developing Australian players.

2000: Appointed Coach of Australian Youth Team

In 2000, Ange Postecoglou was appointed coach of the Australian youth team.

2000: Named in South Melbourne's Team of the Century

In 2000, Ange Postecoglou was named as the starting left back in South Melbourne's team of the century.

2000: Participation in FIFA Club World Championship

In 2000, Postecoglou's win in the Oceania Club Championship led to South Melbourne's participation in the FIFA Club World Championship.

2006: Reliance on Golden Generation

In October 2013, Ange Postecoglou was tasked with regenerating the Australian national team, which was deemed to have been too reliant on members of their Golden Generation of 2006.

February 2007: Replaced as Coach

In February 2007, Ange Postecoglou was replaced as coach after Australia failed to qualify for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

2007: Tottenham's Last Title

Tottenham's last title was in 2007-08 when they won the Football League Cup.

2008: Guus Hiddink's Chelsea Era

In the 2008–09 season, Guus Hiddink managed Chelsea.

2008: Tottenham Hotspur's Last Trophy Before Postecoglou

The UEFA Europa League win in 2025 would be Tottenham Hotspur's first trophy since 2008.

October 2009: Signed as Brisbane Roar Coach

On October 16, 2009, Ange Postecoglou was signed as the new Brisbane Roar coach, replacing Frank Farina, and began rebuilding the team.

2010: World Cup Context

In 2014, Australia were drawn in Group B alongside holders Spain, 2010 runners-up the Netherlands and Chile.

2010: Led Roar to Premiership and Championship

In the 2010-11 season, Ange Postecoglou led the Roar to the Premiership and Championship, winning the Grand Final 4-2 on penalties.

March 2011: Signed Extension with Brisbane Roar

On March 18, 2011, Ange Postecoglou signed a two-year extension with Brisbane Roar, committing to the club until the 2013-14 season.

2011: Won Premiership and Championship with Brisbane Roar

In 2011, Ange Postecoglou's Brisbane Roar won both the Premiership and the Championship.

2011: Brisbane Roar Won Back-to-Back Championships

In the 2011-12 season, Brisbane Roar became the first team to win back-to-back A-League championships, making Ange Postecoglou the most successful Australian domestic football coach.

April 2012: Resigned as Brisbane Roar Head Coach

On April 24, 2012, Ange Postecoglou announced his resignation as head coach of Brisbane Roar after leading the club to significant success.

April 2012: Signed with Melbourne Victory

On April 26, 2012, Ange Postecoglou signed a three-year contract with A-League club Melbourne Victory as head coach.

2012: Won Championship with Brisbane Roar

In 2012, Ange Postecoglou led Brisbane Roar to another Championship victory.

October 2013: Appointed Head Coach of Australia National Team

On October 23, 2013, Ange Postecoglou was appointed head coach of the Australia national team on a five-year contract.

2013: Contracted until 2013-14 season

Ange Postecoglou was contracted to Brisbane Roar until the 2013-14 season, following his two-year extension signed in March 2011.

2013: Became Men's Senior National Team Manager

In 2013, Ange Postecoglou became the manager of the men's senior national team of Australia.

2014: Participated in 2014 FIFA World Cup

In 2014, Ange Postecoglou coached Australia in the FIFA World Cup, where they were drawn in a challenging group and ultimately eliminated.

2015: Coached Australia to Win 2015 AFC Asian Cup

In 2015, Ange Postecoglou coached Australia to victory in the AFC Asian Cup, defeating South Korea in the final.

2015: Won AFC Asian Cup

In 2015, Ange Postecoglou led the Australian national team to victory in the AFC Asian Cup.

November 2017: Resigned as Socceroos Coach

On November 22, 2017, Ange Postecoglou announced his resignation as Socceroos coach, two weeks after Australia qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

December 2017: Appointed Head Coach of Yokohama F. Marinos

On December 19, 2017, Yokohama F. Marinos announced the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their head coach.

2017: Managed National Team Until 2017

Ange Postecoglou served as the manager of the men's senior national team until 2017.

2018: Australia Qualified for FIFA World Cup

In November 2017, Ange Postecoglou resigned as Socceroos coach two weeks after Australia qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

2018: Remembering His Father

In a 2018 interview, Postecoglou reflected on his father's sacrifices and influence on his passion for soccer, stating his motivation is to create teams his father would enjoy watching.

2019: Guided Yokohama F. Marinos to J. League Title

In 2019, Ange Postecoglou guided Yokohama F. Marinos to their first J. League title in 15 years.

2019: Won J1 League with Yokohama F. Marinos

In 2019, Ange Postecoglou won the J1 League with Yokohama F. Marinos.

June 2021: Became Manager of Celtic

On June 10, 2021, Ange Postecoglou became the manager of Scottish Premiership club Celtic, marking the first time an Australian managed a major European club.

October 2021: League Manager of the Month

In October 2021, Ange Postecoglou was named League Manager of the Month.

December 2021: Celtic Won Scottish League Cup

On December 19, 2021, Celtic, under Ange Postecoglou's management, won the Scottish League Cup by defeating Hibernian 2-1.

April 2022: League Manager of the Month

In April 2022, Ange Postecoglou was named League Manager of the Month.

November 2022: Induction into Football Australia Hall of Fame

In November 2022, Postecoglou was inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to Australian football as a player and coach.

2022: Celtic's Premiership Domination

In 2022, Celtic, under Postecoglou's management, dominated the Premiership, maintaining the top position and clinching the league title for the second consecutive season.

February 2023: Second Scottish League Cup Win

In February 2023, Ange Postecoglou secured his second consecutive Scottish League Cup, with Celtic defeating Rangers 2–1 in the final.

June 2023: Appointment as Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach

On June 6, 2023, Ange Postecoglou was announced as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, an English club, effective July 1. The four-year contract marked him as the first Australian and first Greek manager in the Premier League.

2023: Premier League Manager of the Month Awards

After an unbeaten start to the 2023-24 season, Postecoglou received the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August, becoming the first manager since David Wagner to win the award in his first month. Following a draw against Arsenal, he became the first Tottenham manager to earn points at the Emirates Stadium in four years. After a victory against Liverpool, Postecoglou won the Premier League Manager of the Month award for September, making him the first manager to win the award in his first two months in the competition.

2023: Became Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur

In 2023, Ange Postecoglou became the head coach of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

February 2024: Manager of the Year at London Football Awards

On February 29, 2024, Postecoglou received the Manager of the Year honor at the London Football Awards.

2024: Preseason Statement Clarification

In 2024, Postecoglou clarified his preseason statement after a loss to Arsenal.

2024: UEFA Champions League

The winners of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League.

May 2025: UEFA Europa League Title

On May 21, 2025, Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory against Manchester United in the 2025 UEFA Europa League final, securing their first trophy in 17 years.

2025: Post-Match Press Conference Quote

During the post-match press conference for the 2025 UEFA Europa League final, Postecoglou quoted Paul Keating: "After an unlikely victory, this is one for the true believers."