It’s been a long six-and-a-half months since Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou.
Thomas Frank was nabbed from Brentford to replace the popular Aussie, who just weeks before his dismissal had led Spurs to their first piece of silverware in 17 years by winning the Europa League.
And even though the January transfer window is still open, we’re at a time where Frank could be axed and spark Tottenham‘s sixth search for a manager since Mauricio Pochettino left North London in 2019.
Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane is currently the bookies’ favourite to replace Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but for now, it seems as though the Dane will at least get the opportunity to manage Spurs in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.
As for Postecoglou, he’s already on the lookout for his second job since being axed by Daniel Levy, having already been hired and fired by Nottingham Forest in the autumn.
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But Postecoglou’s hunt for employment does seem to be nearing a conclusion.
Odds slashed on Ange Postecoglou being next Celtic manager
Celtic have been through the wringer this season.
They saw Brendan Rodgers, who was linked with Spurs, resign in October, to be replaced by Martin O’Neill on an interim basis.
Wilfried Nancy was then hired as Rodgers’ permanent successor on 3 December, before being sacked on 5 January after securing the worst win ratio of any Old Firm manager in Scottish football history.
O’Neill is now back in situ until the end of the season, when Postecoglou is being primed to step in.
According to one major bookmaker, Postecoglou is now listed as a 7/1 contender to be the Bhoys’ next permanent boss. On 8 January, Postecoglou was listed at 8/1 to take charge at Celtic Park.
Roberto Martinez (6/5) is the current frontrunner for the Hoops job, followed by O’Neill at 9/4.
Celtic consider finances of Postecoglou return
There’s been an update on Postecoglou’s situation and Celtic’s commitment to re-hiring their former manager at the end of this season.
According to Football Insider on Tuesday, the ex-Spurs manager is on Celtic’s shortlist to be their next full-time boss, once O’Neill’s second interim stint is over.
It is understood that the out-of-work Australian is a “cost-effective” option for the reigning Scottish Premiership champions, as there won’t be any compensation fee needed to appoint him.
And the fact that Celtic don’t need a new manager until the summer matches up well with Postecoglou’s needs, with the 60-year-old seemingly wanting a break from management for the rest of the campaign.