About this episode

Nick Montgomery discusses his coaching career, experiences at Tottenham, and insights on working with Ange Postecoglou.

Our guest on Episode #71 of the TGG Podcast is Nick Montgomery, Ange Postecoglou's Assistant at Nottingham Forest. The duo worked together at Tottenham last season, helping the North London side win their first piece of silverware in 17 years, when they claimed the Europa League. Montgomery has worked in football for almost three decades, as a player, coach and manager, and in England, Scotland and Australia. This episode was recorded a day before Montgomery joined Forest, but he talked about what it’s like to work with Postecoglou, about their struggles and triumphs last season and why some of the narratives about the Australian are incorrect. SHOW NOTES => 01:50: What he's been doing since Spurs sacking 04:44: Winning the Europa League 06:26: Why so many injuries? 09:30: Injuries gave young players an opportunity. What is was like to work with Archie Gray & Lucas Bergval. Why it's a younger game now. 14:54: Set pieces - Tottenham didn't neglect them. We're much better at them than people gave them credit for. Whether you need a dedicated Set Piece Coach or not. 24:41: Narrative about Postecoglou's style of play. Why you need a big squad to rotate. Difference between…

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