Ange Postecoglou’s ill-fated stint at Nottingham Forest officially went down as the shortest tenure of any permanent manager in Premier League history. The 60-year-old was let go by Forest just four months after his surprising June 2025 exit from Tottenham, a dismissal that came despite him delivering Spurs their first major trophy in 17 years. Right now, he’s taken a step back from the daily grind of club management to work as a technical advisor for UEFA. It turns out he might have rushed his return to the sidelines. Former Australia captain Craig Moore, who played under Postecoglou at Brisbane Roar, caught up with his old boss back in December during a derby match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City. According to Moore, Postecoglou admitted in hindsight that jumping into the Forest job so quickly after the Spurs saga might have been a misstep. Moore mentioned on the Go Radio Football Show that they shared a box at the Melbourne Derby alongside former Rangers teammate Kevin Muscat. It was a great chance to catch up, and Moore noted that Postecoglou felt he probably needed a bit more time to decompress before taking on another massive coaching challenge.
Rumors Swirl Around a Celtic Comeback
Naturally, with his schedule suddenly open, speculation is mounting about his next move. The most persistent rumor involves a stunning return to Celtic. Before heading to London in 2023, the Australian manager had a golden two-year run in Glasgow, securing back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles. The timing certainly adds fuel to the fire. Celtic is currently leaning on Martin O’Neill as interim boss for the remainder of the season after parting ways with Wilfried Nancy, putting Postecoglou’s name right at the top of the discussion list for the permanent gig. Did Moore get any insider info on a potential Glasgow reunion? Not exactly. Moore, who logged 256 appearances for Rangers over two separate stints himself, admitted he didn’t actually bring it up. Honestly, he thinks sometimes it’s better to leave great achievements and memories exactly as they are rather than trying to recreate the magic.
Forest Looks Ahead to Porto Showdown
While their former manager takes a breather and weighs his options, Nottingham Forest is pushing forward with a packed schedule. Excitement is reaching a fever pitch ahead of their upcoming clash with FC Porto. Demand for the match at the Estádio do Dragão has been off the charts. After the initial batch of general public tickets completely sold out, Porto had to open up extra seats on Wednesday. These newly available spots were released by season ticket holders who couldn’t make the game, giving desperate fans another shot at getting in. Starting at 2:00 p.m., members and supporters rushed to snag the remaining inventory. The scramble for tickets highlights just how much buzz this matchup has generated in Portugal. To actually get through the gates, fans need to show their physical or digital membership card right alongside their ticket. For Forest, it’s a crucial test in their competitive campaign, while Porto will keep the sale of these released seats rolling until they are officially gone.
