Ange Postecoglou’s future no clear despite talks with FFA
ANGE Postecoglou’s future remains up in the air despite hours of talks between the Socceroos boss and FFA CEO David Gallop.
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THE future of Ange Postecoglou remains up in the air despite several hours of talks between the Socceroos boss and Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop on Tuesday.
As Postecoglou continues to wrestle with the question of whether he will continue in the role, and take Australia to the World Cup, FFA sought clarity over the situation now that qualification for the tournament in Russia has been secured.
Gallop and Postecoglou held lengthy discussions on Tuesday afternoon at FFA headquarters, just days before a delegation from the Socceroos has to travel to Russia for the World Cup draw next week.
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Postecoglou is meant to be part of that, travelling to Moscow via Bangkok where he has been nominated for Asian Coach of the Year in a ceremony on November 29. If he decides to quit the national team, assistant coach Ante Milicic is likely to go in his place.
Speculation has swirled around Postecoglou’s future since the playoff games with Syria last month, when he failed to deny reports that he was poised to walk away once last week’s tie with Honduras was complete.
Despite his success in winning the Asian Cup and navigating the qualification path to the World Cup, it’s believed he has been seeking a club job for the new year.
Online polls have shown public backing for him continuing, but Postecoglou said on Sunday that he had to weigh up a host of factors including personal, family and professional considerations, in making his decision.
Once the World Cup draw is out of the way the next pressing commitment is a friendly in March, with many of the logistical arrangements for the World Cup itself, including a team hotel and training ground, already locked down.