The mastermind behind Brisbane Roar, Ange Postecoglou, is downplaying speculation regarding interest from the affluent Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds.
With his A-League premiers having remained unbeaten for 32 consecutive games since last September, and showcasing an exciting style of play, Postecoglou’s stature as a coach is at its peak.
However, Postecoglou mentioned that he was not aware of any reported interest from Urawa, who are rumored to be considering him and Central Coast’s Graham Arnold after dismissing manager Zeljko Petrovic in their struggle to evade J-league relegation.
“Clearly when things are going well, such rumors tend to circulate about coaches and players,” Postecoglou stated.
“My approach is to execute my current responsibilities to the best of my abilities without getting ahead of myself or looking too far into the future.”
“My priority is here, and I aim for us to keep advancing.”
Postecoglou, whose earnings are approximately $400,000 annually after winning the title last season, holds a contract with Brisbane until 2013.
Yet, similar to any coach in any sport, he is continually on the lookout for avenues to enhance and elevate his profile on a global scale.
“I would be astonished if any coach with experience in the game could predict their next move in one or two years,” he remarked.
“It’s simply the nature of the profession.”
“I have ambition, there’s no doubt about it. I’ve consistently been ambitious throughout my coaching journey.”
“My goal is to reach my fullest potential, which involves taking this football club to greater heights than it has reached previously.”
“I have an agreement with this club until 2013, so let’s hopefully fulfill that and see what follows.”
by Buford Balony
