A secret algorithm brought EPL success to Brighton. It told them to hire this ex-Socceroo

A secret algorithm brought EPL success to Brighton. It told them to hire this ex-Socceroo

The best way to sum up Brighton&Hove Albion’s novel approach to data and analytics-driven recruitment is that not even Dario Vidosic is sure why they signed him as their Women’s Super League coach.

  • byVince Rugari

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Why Muscat is poised to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps … again

Why Muscat is poised to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps … again

The controversial ex-Socceroo has won titles as a coach in three different countries:Australia,Japan and now China. Could Scotland be his next destination?

  • byVince Rugari
Ange on track for first trophy despite Tottenham’s ups and downs
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England

Ange on track for first trophy despite Tottenham’s ups and downs

Roughly a quarter of the way through Ange Postecoglou’s second season at Spurs,they are every chance of ending their long wait for silverware – and making good on his promise that it would happen this season.

  • byVince Rugari
As it happened:Tottenham maintain perfect Europa League start against AZ Alkmaar

As it happened:Tottenham maintain perfect Europa League start against AZ Alkmaar

A Richarlison penalty after half-time was the difference on a hit-and-miss night at home for Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs.

  • byEmma Kemp
‘Absolutely gutted … as bad as it gets’:Postecoglou slams Spurs after historic Premier League collapse

‘Absolutely gutted … as bad as it gets’:Postecoglou slams Spurs after historic Premier League collapse

Monday morning marked the 10th time that Spurs had lost a game in the Premier League era when they were two goals ahead. No other club can match that.

  • byIan Chadband
Vince Rugari wants you to Ask Me Anything about soccer

Vince Rugari wants you to Ask Me Anything about soccer

Vince wants your questions about the world game - so send them in.

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Game,set (piece) and match:Ange’s Achilles heel exposed again
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Opinion

Game,set (piece) and match:Ange’s Achilles heel exposed again

It was the same old story for Tottenham as they conceded a goal from a set-piece to lose to Arsenal.

  • byMatt Law
How a chat in the Herald kitchen led to a book on Ange Postecoglou

How a chat in the Herald kitchen led to a book on Ange Postecoglou

In their (rare) spare time,Herald journalists write some tremendous books that help deepen our understanding of issues,people and events.

  • byBevan Shields andVince Rugari
Spurs fans are loving ‘Big Ange’. If only he’d been shown such respect here

Spurs fans are loving ‘Big Ange’. If only he’d been shown such respect here

In Australia,some struggled with Ange Postecoglou’s name. In the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium,tens of thousands of Brits chant it.

  • byVince Rugari
The August 24 Edition
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Good Weekend

The August 24 Edition

Ange Postecoglou on soccer and success| The surprise middle-class “It” drug| Building an “army” to help Indigenous youth| Mandela’s Australian lesson

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As it happened:Wasteful Spurs held to 1-1 draw in Premier League opener

As it happened:Wasteful Spurs held to 1-1 draw in Premier League opener

Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur has begun with a disappointing 1-1 draw away to newly-promoted Leicester City.

  • byVince Rugari