Revolution: Ange Postecoglou, Close up on Australia's Greatest Ever Football Manager

by John Greechan

When Ange Postecoglou checked-in at Celtic Park he faced a momentous task as he sought to right the wrongs of a season to forget and restore the Hoops to the top of the Premier Division. Would a track record in Australian and Japanese football transfer to the unique landscape of the Scottish game? Would a man without a playing track record in Europe command the respect of a dressing room in turmoil? Could Ange-ball deliver the trophies that Celtic supporters craved and directors demanded?

The answer to all of those questions was a resounding 'yes' as Postecoglu set about reinvigorating his new club, transforming the playing style and making the most of untapped transfer markets and his intimate knowledge of the Far East.

Revolution charts the dramatic story of Postecoglou's instant impact on Celtic and charts his life and times in football, through the eyes of those who know him best. Exploring the traits that set him apart from his playing peers and the coaching education that prepared him for his biggest challenge, Revolution provides an insight into the making of a man and his unique football philosophy.

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2023

Reviews

[Pedro Picasso · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of a biography than any detailed insight into his unique and unwavering tactics. Starts slow but picks up, towards the end. Good book good ange <3

[Andrew Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Possibly one of the greatest coaches of soccer from Australia ever. This book reveals the The characteristics of one of the true champions of world football.

As the book delves into Andrew Greek background, it reveals a man completely consumed by his need to succeed in world football. It all started as a player at South Melbourne football club. he’s absolute determination meticulous investigation and superior man. Management was honed at his Home club.

The book then goes on to follow his creation of Angeball, starting at Brisbane Roar, before ultimately being used at Tottenham as an unrivalled method of winning.

Anyone who has followed Ange’s career will thoroughly enjoy this book.

[Picke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Postecoglou is undoubtedly Australia’s greatest manager from any sport. His climb up the ranks was relentless and required a specific attitude that reflects his in-game strategy, it sucks that these two aspects, his life and game weren’t equally told, rather focusing on who he was over what strategically constitutes his success. If there was more match analysis, this would be a very worthwhile read, but it’s still good nevertheless. Put some respect on his accolades

[Khayam Kartallozi-McQuillan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this during the Europa League run; one of the most polarising periods I’ve ever seen a football team in. Finished it before the final and seeing the ending talk about how Ange should be safe in his job unless something extreme happens in his second season at Tottenham was very surreal.

However, it wasn’t made more clear that Ange is a man of strong beliefs and a risk taker, bringing glory to Tottenham was all the vindication for both him and the book in regards to his philosophy.