Ange Postecoglou has odds slashed to take Championship job in new twist
Ange Postecoglou is emerging as one of the leading contenders to be the next Burnley manager with a top UK bookmaker.
The 60-year-old has been out of work in management since being sacked by Nottingham Forest last October.
He lasted just 39 days in charge at the City Ground and was dismissed after failing to win any of his first eight games in charge.
Postecoglou retains admirers in English football after he led Tottenham to Europa League glory last year for their first silverware in 17 years.
He has now emerged as the second-favourite to be the next Burnley manager with a leading British bookmaker as they search for Scott Parker's successor.
Parker departed the Clarets by mutual consent in April after their relegation back to the Championship was confirmed.
Several managers, both in and out of work, have been tipped to succeed him permanently, with Postecoglou now a genuine candidate to take over at Turf Moor.
What are Ange Postecoglou's new odds to be the next Burnley boss?
Postecoglou is currently working as a pundit for ITV on the World Cup, and has drawn praise for his insight into the mind of a manager at a major tournament.
His attacking style of play is likely to attract clubs looking for a new manager this summer, with Besiktas linked to his services in recent months.
He has been among the candidates to be Burnley's new permanent boss, and a major UK bookmaker has slashed his odds to 4/1 to take the job next.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy is the clear favourite to be the next man in the Turf Moor dugout as it stands, at odds of 1/2.
Those also in the running, according to the bookies, include Steven Gerrard (5/1), Kasper Hjulmand (6/1), Robbie Keane and Brian Barry-Murphy (both 8/1).
What has Postecoglou said about returning to management?
Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that some Premier League clubs still admire Postecoglou despite his troublesome Forest spell.
Burnley would certainly have to show some ambition to hire the former Spurs boss, who recently spoke publicly about his aim to return to management soon.
Speaking to Australian outlet SEN in March, he said: “I’ve figured out that for me to do what I do, the start of pre-season is a good starting point. Jumping in mid-season, especially in the Premier League, but in most leagues, is just probably too much of a challenge for the way I do things. That’s what I’m holding out for.
“Where that is and what it looks like is hard to say at the moment, but I haven’t even scratched the surface of what I want to do over here yet and the impact I want to make, the football I want to play. I want to win things still. I still have that drive and passion to achieve...that hasn’t changed.
"The fact now it’s the first time I’m coming off a bad experience – that’s just more fuel for me. Wherever I go in, there will be plenty of scepticism – that’s brilliant, that’s what I need. Get the gloves, put the helmet on again on and go really hard.”