Ange Postecoglou is a year removed from Glasgow and Scottish football, but the former Celtic manager is set to appoint a former SPFL manager as his right-hand man in London.
Nick Montgomery, who recently departed Hibernian, is set to join Postecoglou’s backroom staff at Spurs. [Ftbl.com] Montgomery’s tenure at Hibs was cut short last month after the club failed to secure a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership, winning only 12 of their 37 matches.
Montgomery, 42, boasts a notable playing career with 398 appearances for Sheffield United from 2000 to 2012. He transitioned into management, achieving significant success with Australia’s Central Coast Mariners by leading them to an A-League title in 2023. He was found wanting at Hibernian where he could never get things right or to a place where the Edinburgh club was consistent. Ange handing him a major role in his setup is akin to falling into the Clyde and coming out with a couple of salmon in your pocket – to coin a very old phrase.
Spurs’ coaching setup has seen some changes this summer, particularly with the departure of senior assistant coach and former Celtic assistant Chris Davies, who recently took over as Birmingham City’s manager. Joining him is Sergio Raimundo, his assistant coach from both Central Coast Mariners and Hibs, ensuring a seamless integration into Postecoglou’s team.
Ange Postecoglou’s move to Tottenham last summer marked a significant chapter after his remarkable achievements at Celtic. In Glasgow, Postecoglou revitalised the Hoops, leading them to two Scottish Premiership titles, a Scottish Cup, and two Scottish League Cups. His dynamic and attacking style of play, coupled with his ability to inspire the squad, earned him widespread acclaim.
Postecoglou’s knack for working with new coaching talents is well-documented. Although he attempted to bring his trusted aide, Celtic coach John Kennedy, to Spurs last summer, the move did not materialise.
It’ll be interesting to see how Spurs do in their second season with Ange. There was so much promise during the first part of last season but Spurs lost their way as they have done with a lot of top managers.