Will Postecoglou and Marinakis work?published at 11:18 British Summer Time
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Ben Ramsdale
BBC Sport
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The one million dollar question.
Ange Postecoglou has shown multiple times during his brief time in England that he does have a bit of fire in his belly.
He isn’t afraid to speak out in news conferences and air his frustrations and would often get defensive if questioned on things such as his future or style of play.
In January, he snapped at the opening question in one of his post-match interviews, sarcastically answering by saying “great way to start an interview.”
And in May, prior to the Europa League final, an emotional Postecoglou angrily dismissed the suggestion he is a “clown” in reference to a report in the Standard that suggested he was “teetering between hero and clown”.
It wasn’t always in news conferences, either.
In April, during the defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the Australian cupped his ear towards the Spurs supporters in what looked to be a defiant gesture although he later stated he simply wanted to hear their cheers.
Could this be the exact kind of character Marinakis needs? Or is it a match made in hell?