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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ange Postecoglou's touching family moment amid sad side note to historic triumph
Ange Postecoglou shared a beautiful moment with his family before giving a bullish response to questions over his coaching future at Tottenham, after becoming the first Australian manager in men's football history to win a trophy in a major European club competition. Postecoglou's Spurs defeated English giants Manchester United 1-0 in Thursday morning's (AEST) Europa League final in Bilbao to end the club's long wait for silverware and potentially save the Aussie's job. A scrappy first-half goal from Brennan Johnson proved decisive as Spurs won their first piece of silverware since 2008 and first European trophy in 41 years. Socceroos legends Mark Bosnich and Craig Foster - whose scathing 2006 interview with Postecoglou has become the stuff of legend - both agreed Tottenham's victory marked the greatest achievement by an Australian coach in world sport. Remarkably though, it still might not be enough to save the Aussie's job, amid widespread reports that Postecoglou faced the sack regardless of the result in Spain. Spurs are currently 17th in the Premier League - above only the three relegated sides - with just one game to play and their woeful league form has left many critics certain that even victory in the Europa League final would not be enough to spare Postecoglou from the axe. Crucially though, Thursday's victory means Spurs have now qualified for Europe's top club competition, the UEFA Champions League, next season. And Postecoglou is adamant that his journey with Spurs is not over yet after addressing questions about his managerial future with the English club after the final. 'All I've done in my career is win,' he said. 'Even Daniel [Levy, Spurs chairman] said: 'We've gone for winners [in the past] and now we have Ange.' Mate, I'm a winner. We're still building this team. We need to add some experience to it. I'm the manager of the football club, that decision is not in my hands. All I care about is this thing [his medal]. There are no meetings planned – no one has said anything to me. 'All I know is I'm going to go back to my hotel room, open a bottle of scotch, have a couple of quiet ones and prepare for a big parade on Friday. I don't feel like I've completed the job yet, we're still building. The moment I took the job, I wanted to win something. We've done that. It's the toughest thing I've ever done." Postecoglou's promise that "I always win things in my second year" at clubs dominated much of the narrative around Thursday's final and the Aussie delivered on his bold call. The Spurs manager was swarmed by his players after the match in a sign he still has the respect of the dressing room and he shared a wonderful moment with his wife and kids after the game. Fans had long cleared out of the stadium in Bilbao when cameras captured Postecoglou in a beautiful embrace with his wife and two children on the pitch. The elation on the faces of the Aussie coach and his family were priceless as they huddled together on the field and celebrated the enormity of the achievement from the former Socceroos coach. This moment for the Boss. What a night. 🤍 — Ben Haines (@benhainess) May 21, 2025 Goalscorer Johnson paid tribute to Postecoglou, saying: "He's done his job. He says he wins in his second year and he has - and if there's ever a time for a mike drop, it's now." But referring to his now-celebrated early season observation that he always wins a trophy in his second season, Postecoglou reflected: "It wasn't me boasting. It was me just making a declaration — and I believed it. "I know our league form's been terrible (finishing 17th), nowhere near good enough and unacceptable, but us finishing third wasn't going to change this football club. The only thing that was going to change this football club is us winning something, and when I said that, that was my intent. If I fell short. I was happy to cop it, but I believed it inside me. That was my ambition. I wanted it stated - and I was prepared to wear it if it didn't happen." Ange, a man of his word... 🏆✔️#UELfinal — UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 21, 2025 The streets of Bilbao belong to Ange Postecoglou's men 🔥🏆 ↳ UEFA Europa League. Live & Exclusive. #StanSportAU #UEL #UELFinal — Stan Sport Football (@StanSportFC) May 21, 2025 with AAP
The Age
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Foster riding Postecoglou rollercoaster
Stan Sport's Craig Foster is riding the Ange Postecoglou rollercoaster as Spurs lead Manchester United at halftime of the UEFA Europa League final.
Sydney Morning Herald
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Foster riding Postecoglou rollercoaster
Stan Sport's Craig Foster is riding the Ange Postecoglou rollercoaster as Spurs lead Manchester United at halftime of the UEFA Europa League final.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pax8 Names Craig Foster as Chief Financial Officer
Craig Foster, Pax8 DENVER, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced the appointment of Craig Foster as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Foster will set the financial course for Pax8 and oversee all aspects of the company's financial strategy to ensure it continues driving sustainable growth and innovation. His leadership will be instrumental in guiding financial governance, optimizing growth opportunities and scaling the financial operations. Foster will report to Scott Chasin, Chief Executive Officer at Pax8. 'With Craig's extensive financial leadership in the tech industry and investment banking experience, he is the perfect fit for this role,' said Chasin. 'We are thrilled to have Craig join Pax8 as part of the global leadership team. As Pax8 continues our rapid growth trajectory, we expect him to make a lasting impact on our future success.' Foster has 25 years of management experience in finance, operations and capital markets, having served as CFO of several public and private technology companies, including Ubiquiti, Bright Machines and Financial Engines. Before joining Pax8, he was the CFO of PicsArt, a consumer software company. Prior to his executive roles, Foster worked in the enterprise software investment banking groups of Credit Suisse, UBS and RBC Capital Markets. Mr. Foster holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of Business and a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). "I am thrilled to join Pax8 at such an exciting time for the company and the industry," said Foster. 'My entire career has been spent working with software technology companies, sales channels and complex marketplaces, so I feel extremely fortunate to be joining an organization that unifies all of these into a single operating model.' To learn more about Pax8, please visit About Pax8Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support. With a global partner ecosystem of nearly 40,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem. Follow Pax8 on Blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube Media Contact:Kristen BeattySr. Director of Public Relationskbeatty@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Al Bawaba
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Al Bawaba
European Giants in Danger: Stunning UCL Eliminations Looming
The revamped UEFA Champions League is reaching its final phase, with a crucial matchday set for Tonight. In a dramatic two-hour window, 18 matches will be played simultaneously, with high stakes on the line. Shockingly, major clubs like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are at risk of early elimination. This season, UEFA introduced a brand-new format, replacing the traditional group stage with a 36-team league phase. Each team plays single matches against eight different opponents, and only the top eight teams qualify directly for the Round of 16. Teams ranked between 9th and 24th will enter a playoff round, while the rest will be eliminated. So far, only Liverpool and Barcelona have secured direct qualification, while 16 teams—including Real Madrid—are still battling for the remaining six direct spots to avoid the playoffs. Manchester City & PSG on the Brink of Exit Manchester City are in serious danger. Currently sitting in 25th place, Pep Guardiola's men must beat Club Brugge to secure at least a playoff spot. A draw or a loss could mean a shocking early exit. Meanwhile, PSG recently climbed into the playoff positions after beating City, but their fate remains uncertain. A loss to Stuttgart could see them crash out of the competition. Real Madrid Breathing Easier, But the Battle Rages On Fifteen-time champions Real Madrid eased their concerns with a 5-1 win over Salzburg, but they still need a strong result against Brest to secure a direct spot in the Round of 16. Other European giants still stuck in the playoff zone include Bayern Munich, Juventus, PSG, and last year's runners-up Borussia Dortmund. The intense competition is making this one of the most unpredictable Champions League seasons in recent history. Australian football analyst Craig Foster praised the new format, saying: "This season has shattered all expectations. In previous years, top teams would secure qualification easily, but now, nothing is guaranteed. This is one of the most thrilling Champions League campaigns ever." As the final whistle approaches on this decisive matchday, all eyes will be on Europe's biggest clubs. Will we witness a shocking elimination, or will the giants of football find a way to survive this ultimate test?
