Ange Postecoglou was back in the dugout on Saturday.
The Celtic hero was handed a difficult Nottingham Forest management debut against Arsenal in the Premier League.
And he’ll be disappointed as the Gunners made light work of Forest with a 3-0 victory, two of the goals coming from midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
It came after Postecoglou cracked a joke with TNT Sports pundit Ally McCoist before the game, but big Ange was in no laughing mood following the defeat.
And during his post-match interview, he dropped an indirect reference to his Celtic stint.
Nottingham Forest's Australian manager Ange Postecoglou watches the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium
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Forest boss Postecoglou’s subtle hint back to Celtic spell
Postecoglou was asked by reporter Becky Ives if he thinks the Forest job will be a bigger job than he initially thought, or just as he expected.
The former Celtic boss then said that all the jobs he’s taken on in his career have been difficult, even if he dominated during his time in Scotland.
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He replied: “They’re all big jobs. I haven’t taken over an easy one yet. At the same time, that’s why I’m here. I love a challenge and we’ll get to where we want to.”
Could Postecoglou face Celtic in Europa League this season?
Forest qualified for the Europa League league phase thanks to Postecoglou’s predecessor Nuno Espirito Santo’s work last season.
They will face the likes of Real Betis, FC Midtjylland and Porto in their first three fixtures, their first European campaign since 1995/96.
Celtic will also play in the Europa League, but won’t face Nottingham Forest in the league phase.
However, it is possible both teams face each other either in the knockout phase play-offs or the last 16 in February next year.
Postecoglou is the current Europa League champion and will be looking to go back to back with Forest this season.