BIG ANGE MADE FOR MARINAKIS' GREEK DRAMA

New Forest boss fits bill

- By John Cross

ANGE POSTECOGLOU was one of the great stories of last season.

It was the Big Ange soap opera with his public rants, frustration and then glorious farewell as he led Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League.

That is the hook for Nottingham Forest and why fiery owner Evangelos Marinakis had Postecoglou lined up long before the axe inevitably came down on Nuno Espirito Santo.

And it was inevitable. From the moment Nuno spoke out last month about Forest's transfer business and his relationship break down with Marinakis, he was doomed.

But why Postecoglou? Well, there are several reasons. The style of football, a big personality and, most of all, a track record of winning trophies.

Big Ange promised at Tottenham that he always wins a trophy in his second season - and against all of the odds he delivered.

Yes, the league form was terrible and got him the sack. But never mind the results, just feel the silverware.

Furthermore, Postecoglou has a high profile and never underestimate how important that is to a modern, forward-looking club.