Postecoglou backs South Melbourne in Australia Cup final
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 04:24 · Archive
Ange Postecoglou has declared his support for South Melbourne over Melbourne Victory in Saturday's Australia Cup final at AAMI Park. The former Socceroos boss, who has represented both clubs as a player and manager, said he would 'love it if South (Melbourne) were the first non-A League club to win the cup', describing them as 'definitely my club'.
Postecoglou cheered and played for South Melbourne as a youngster, and later captained and coached the club to National Soccer League success. The club was formed in 1959 and became a home away from home for Melbourne's large Greek community.
Now manager of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, Postecoglou said the final should celebrate Australian football's history. He described the sport's power to unite people across different backgrounds, saying: 'More than anything, it should be seen as both a celebration but also a confirmation of what Australia was always about, and that is the ability to meld people from different parts of the world into a feeling of common goals and values around sport.'
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- Ange Postecoglou backs South Melbourne over Melbourne Victory in Australia Cup finalAnge Postecoglou has made no secret of where his loyalties lie ahead of the Australia Cup final between Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 04:11
- Ange Postecoglou backs South Melbourne over Melbourne Victory in Australia Cup finalAnge Postecoglou has made no secret of where his loyalties lie ahead of the Australia Cup final between Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 04:11
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