KEY DATES OF ANGE POSTECOGLOU'S RISE TO TAKE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR JOB:-

* 1996 - After a playing career that saw him win four caps with Australia, Postecoglou takes the leap into coaching with South Melbourne. Wins two titles in the National Soccer League and qualifies for the World Club Championship.

* 2000 - Takes a job with Soccer Australia, first coaching the U17 side and then the U20s. His stint is famously remembered for an on-air clash with former Australia international-turned pundit Craig Foster.

*2009 - After stints in Victoria and in Greece, Postecoglou re-emerges at A-League side Brisbane Roar. He leads the Roar to consecutive championships and earns plaudits for playing football dubbed 'Roarcelona'. Brisbane go on the longest undefeated streak in Australian sport.

*2012 - Resigns from Brisbane to take up a job with A-League rivals Melbourne Victory, but it isn't long until he is approached to become head coach of the Socceroos.

*2013 - Replaces Holger Osieck as Australia manager and eliminated from the 2014 World Cup at the group stage.

*2015 Wins the 2015 Asian Cup on home soil, Australia's first major trophy since moving to the Asian Football Confederation.

*2017 - Helps the Socceroos qualify for the 2018 World Cup before suddenly resigning and taking charge of J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos.

*2019 - Guides Marinos to their first title in over a decade.

*2021 - Gets a move to Europe with Scottish giants Celtic. His appointment was initially met with scepticism but won fans over quickly. Lifts five of six possible domestic honours in a two-year spell.

*2023 - Signs four-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur and becomes the first Australian manager to take charge of an English Premier League club.