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Yeah I can definitely see that being the case. Do you think one of Europes second division clubs would’ve also had this attitude, though?As an Australian who has been involved with Australian football at the top level in both journalism/TV and and administration, let me say that it is almost impossible for any Aussie coach to reach the FC Twente/Sampdoria/Auxerre level of coaching unless they actually played for these clubs. That is what makes Ange's achievements up to now so special. No club in Europe would take the risk one someone like Ange precisely because he is Australian and has only coached in Asia.
In fact, I'm struggling to think of anyone from the entire Asian Confederation that has coached a top team in Europe, and the AFC have produced quite a few top players. (I'm open to correction).
So, Tottenham Hotspur with another trailblazing first, a manager from the AFC in one of Europe's top 5 leagues and with a top club.