Tottenham Hotspur Shockingly Sacks Ange Postecoglou Following Europa League Triumph

‎According to several reliable reports, Tottenham Hotspur has dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou, despite his success in ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League.

‎Postecoglou had been in limbo for several weeks, awaiting a decision regarding his future. Despite triumphing over Manchester United in the Europa League final, Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League, which ultimately led to the club’s decision to part ways with him.

‎”Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties,” Spurs said in an official statement.

‎”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.”

‎Postecoglou in Premier League this season

‎Postecoglou had a remarkable beginning to his tenure at Spurs in the 2023/24 season, winning his first 10 matches and producing some exhilarating performances on the field.

‎However, his form eventually declined, and the North London club finished the season in fifth place in the Premier League.

‎Tottenham’s struggles continued into the 2024/25 season, culminating in their lowest-ever Premier League finish 17th place. A devastating run of injuries to key players, coupled with erratic performances, saw the team falter throughout the campaign.

‎They closed the season with just 38 points, marking their poorest top-flight finish since the 1976/77 season.

‎They conceded 65 goals, went winless in eight of their last 10 league matches, and failed to beat a single top-six side after Christmas.

‎Postecoglou’s Spurs side suffered 22 defeats in their 38 league games a tally that, in any other Premier League season with the same format, would have guaranteed relegation.

‎Amid the uncertainty, reports suggest Brentford coach Thomas Frank is being considered as a potential successor for the managerial role at Tottenham.