Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed he keeps in contact with Western Bulldogs premiership coach Luke Beveridge.
The ex-Socceroos boss exchanges messages with Beveridge, Boomers coach Brian Goorjian and former Adelaide coach Neil Craig in a private group chat.
Postecoglou, who is enhancing his coaching credentials in Scotland after a stint in Japan, is hoping to achieve further success overseas to make Australians back home “proud”.
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“I’ve linked in with some people over there (Australia) … even some coaches,” Postecoglou told SEN’s Whateley.
“I’ve stayed in contact with Luke Beveridge and Neil Craig, we’ve got a little group going with Brian Goorjian, particularly Brian and ‘Lukey’.
“I don’t think they were big football fans, but they’re getting a quick education, that’s for sure. I’m enjoying their comments that are coming through.
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“It’s great, mate. I had this ambition of what I wanted to be in the Australian sporting landscape, and I couldn’t do it while I was in Australia.
“But hopefully being abroad and hopefully having some achievements over here makes everyone proud and by following my journey, they feel a part of it.”
Postecoglou’s titles with J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos and A-League club Brisbane Roar, coupled with his work with the Australian national team, led to his appointment at Celtic.
The 56-year-old has also coached South Melbourne, Whittlesea Zebras, Greek outfit Panachaiki and Melbourne Victory.