Socceroos forward Tim Cahill has said he is disappointed that talk of Ange Postecoglou’s coaching future has overshadowed Australia’s win over Syria. Postecoglou will reportedly walk away from his position next month even if the Australia make it through to next year’s World Cup by beating Honduras in an intercontinental playoff.
Cahill, who scored both goals in Tuesday night’s 2-1 win in Sydney, did not confirm whether he had spoken to Postecoglou since the report surfaced but said it’s “only speculation”. He said the focus should be on celebrating Australia’s achievement in advancing to the final stage of World Cup qualification.
“It is just speculation,” Cahill said. “I feel that this angle, the day after the biggest game in Australian soccer to qualify for a fourth consecutive World Cup, is not needed.
“I think we concentrate on celebrating a 2-1 victory, firstly, and looking forward to a full house at home in Sydney of 80,000-plus. Speculation is always going to come with our game and it is just disappointing it has come out the day after.”
Cahill, who was promoting Melbourne City’s A-League round two derby with Victory on Saturday night, insisted the players were not affected by Postecoglou’s possible departure. “It is called professionalism,” he said.
Earlier on Thursday, John Aloisi said he would be surprised if criticism from the media and public has driven Postecoglou to quit his job.
Aloisi said he had not spoken to the coach and could shed no light on his future. If Postecoglou does walk away the Brisbane Roar coach also urged Football Federation Australia to name a local successor – not a foreigner.
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