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Ange Postecoglou sacked by Tottenham despite ending trophy drought with Europa League
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Ange Postecoglou just weeks after the Australian manager guided them to the Europa League and a first trophy for 17-years, but their worst-ever Premier League campaign
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur despite ending their long wait for silverware.
The decision comes just weeks after he guided Spurs to the Europa League with a 1-0 victory against Manchester United to end Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought and return the club to the Champions League next season.
But the 59-year-old also oversaw the club's worst-ever Premier League campaign, as the North Londoners finished an embarrassing 17th in the table. Postecoglou appeared at Spurs' trophy parade in high spirits as he told fans: "[In] all the best television series, season three is better than season two."
The Aussie's manager's apparent intention to remain in North London has not been reciprocated by club owner, Daniel Levy, who today decided to end his two-year spell with the Lilywhites.
A statement read: "Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.
"Ange joined us from Celtic in the summer of 2023 and oversaw a period of change on the pitch, returning us to the attacking brand of football that has traditionally been associated with the Club, while writing a new chapter in our history by leading us to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao last month - an achievement that will live with us all forever.
"We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the Club. Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.
"However, the Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the Club for a change to take place. Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games.
"This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season. At times there were extenuating circumstances - injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign.
"Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the Club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.
"It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond.
"This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.
"We have a talented, young squad and Ange has given us a great platform to build upon. We should like to express our gratitude to him. We wish him well for the future - he will always be welcome back at our home.
"News on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course."
Postecoglou was hired by Spurs in 2023, after he left Scottish giants Celtic, where he had won two Scottish Premierships. He made a bright start to life in North London.
After an unbeaten start with two wins and a draw in his first three matches, Postecoglou received the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August, becoming the first manager since David Wagner to win the award in his first month in the division.
He would also win his first North London derby and their first victory against Liverpool in five years - thanks to one of the most controversial VAR decisions in history. However, Spurs would end up outside of the Champions League spots - finishing 5th.
Postecoglou's second season in English football was tough, with Spurs struggling domestically amid a brutal injury crisis that saw their squad pushed to breaking point.
There were also regular arguments and flash points between Postecoglou and fans in the stands, appearing to cause a rift between the manager and the Tottenham faithful. However, to many all was forgiven when he brought home the Europa League trophy in Bilbao.
Tottenham are yet to announce who will be their next manager, but numerous Premier League candidates, including Thomas Frank, Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva, have all been linked with the position.
Daily Star Sunday
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Ange Postecoglou just weeks after the Australian manager guided them to the Europa League and a first trophy for 17-years, but their worst-ever Premier League campaign
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur despite ending their long wait for silverware.
The decision comes just weeks after he guided Spurs to the Europa League with a 1-0 victory against Manchester United to end Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought and return the club to the Champions League next season.
But the 59-year-old also oversaw the club's worst-ever Premier League campaign, as the North Londoners finished an embarrassing 17th in the table. Postecoglou appeared at Spurs' trophy parade in high spirits as he told fans: "[In] all the best television series, season three is better than season two."
The Aussie's manager's apparent intention to remain in North London has not been reciprocated by club owner, Daniel Levy, who today decided to end his two-year spell with the Lilywhites.
A statement read: "Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.
"Ange joined us from Celtic in the summer of 2023 and oversaw a period of change on the pitch, returning us to the attacking brand of football that has traditionally been associated with the Club, while writing a new chapter in our history by leading us to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao last month - an achievement that will live with us all forever.
"We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the Club. Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.
"However, the Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the Club for a change to take place. Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games.
"This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season. At times there were extenuating circumstances - injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign.
"Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the Club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.
"It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond.
"This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.
"We have a talented, young squad and Ange has given us a great platform to build upon. We should like to express our gratitude to him. We wish him well for the future - he will always be welcome back at our home.
"News on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course."
Postecoglou was hired by Spurs in 2023, after he left Scottish giants Celtic, where he had won two Scottish Premierships. He made a bright start to life in North London.
After an unbeaten start with two wins and a draw in his first three matches, Postecoglou received the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August, becoming the first manager since David Wagner to win the award in his first month in the division.
He would also win his first North London derby and their first victory against Liverpool in five years - thanks to one of the most controversial VAR decisions in history. However, Spurs would end up outside of the Champions League spots - finishing 5th.
Postecoglou's second season in English football was tough, with Spurs struggling domestically amid a brutal injury crisis that saw their squad pushed to breaking point.
There were also regular arguments and flash points between Postecoglou and fans in the stands, appearing to cause a rift between the manager and the Tottenham faithful. However, to many all was forgiven when he brought home the Europa League trophy in Bilbao.
Tottenham are yet to announce who will be their next manager, but numerous Premier League candidates, including Thomas Frank, Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva, have all been linked with the position.
Daily Star Sunday