Commentators of the Ashes on Sky Sports Cricket fired a cheeky Ange Postecoglou quip today as they reported on the action live from Lord's.
New Tottenham boss Postecoglou was in attendance as he watched his countrymen take control of the second Ashes Test after a string of errors from the hosts.
Television cameras panned to Postecoglou in the stands and Kevin Pietersen cheekily quizzed co-commentator Nasser Hussain on who the ex-Celtic boss was.
Hussain, a well-known Arsenal supporter and football fan, appeared to have no clue, but some fans claimed that was deliberate due to his North London allegiances.
After a quick advert break, the cameras cut back to Postecoglou and former Aussie Cricketer Mel Jones explained: "Ange Postecoglou of course. Great success at Celtic and starts at Tottenham tomorrow.
"All the Australian supporters tuning in will be pumped to see him doing so well."
Hussain then chipped in adding: "He obviously did a great job at Celtic. A big task ahead for him and a big task ahead for England today."
Meanwhile, James Maddison has revealed a conversation with Postecoglou over seeing a “different Tottenham team” convinced him to move to the club.
Maddison completed a £40million transfer to Spurs from Leicester on Wednesday, agreeing a five-year deal.
England international Maddison has gained plenty of admirers since joining Leicester in 2018 and Newcastle were among the clubs interested in his signature this summer, but it was a promise from new Tottenham manager Postecoglou which left a mark on the 26-year-old.
“I’m absolutely thrilled,” Maddison said in his first interview with club media.
“I feel I have a good understanding of Tottenham and now I’m a part of it, have this lovely white shirt on, and it feels brilliant. I am ready to go.
“Being a Spurs player now is something I’m very excited about. You come here and get a feel for the club, for the people.
“Speaking to the manager is very important. To have a decent chat with him and get his thoughts on how he sees Spurs going this season.
“He said, ‘whether you come or not, you’ll see a completely different Spurs team under me’, and it kind of stuck with me that he said that. It made me think that is the self belief I have in myself.
“I spoke to Daniel (Levy) as well and they both spoke very highly of everything about the club, about me and things like that are so important. Building a good relationship with him, with Daniel, speaking to other players.
“Obviously I know a lot of the lads anyway and have played against them for many years. Myself, my agent, my family, we’re all really happy with the decision and I can’t wait to get going.”
