Ange Postecoglou Dismissed by Spurs Despite Europa League Victory

Tottenham Hotspur have made the decision to part ways with manager Ange Postecoglou, despite the fact he guided the club to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League, according to numerous credible sources.

Postecoglou has been left in a state of uncertainty for several weeks, awaiting news on his future. Despite the remarkable victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final, Spurs finished a disappointing 17th in the Premier League, which ultimately led the club to act.

“After conducting a thorough review of performances and considerable reflection, the Club can confirm that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his responsibilities,” Spurs outlined in an official statement.

“We are profoundly thankful to Ange for his dedication and contributions during his two-year tenure at the Club. He will always be remembered as the third manager in our history to secure a European trophy, alongside illustrious figures like Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.

“However, the Board has unanimously determined that a change is necessary for the Club’s future. Despite a promising start to the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we have only managed 78 points from our last 66 PL games.

“This resulted in our lowest ever Premier League finish last season. While there were mitigating factors – such as injuries and the decision to prioritise our European campaign – we cannot let our emotions surrounding this triumph influence our decisions.”

Postecoglou began his Spurs tenure brightly in the 2023/24 season, winning his first 10 matches and showcasing some thrilling football.

However, performance levels eventually declined, leading to a fifth-place finish in the Premier League.

This downturn in form carried over into the 2024/25 season, culminating in Spurs suffering their lowest finish ever in the Premier League, positioned 17th due to a combination of severe key player injuries and erratic performances.

Tottenham concluded the season with just 38 points in the Premier League, their poorest finish in the top flight since the 1976/77 season.

They shipped 65 goals, went winless in eight of their final 10 league matches, and could not secure a victory against any of the top six clubs post-Christmas.

Postecoglou’s team also recorded 22 defeats across 38 matches, a record that, in any other season of the English top-flight with the same number of matches, would have resulted in relegation.

“As I look back on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my primary feeling is one of pride,” Postecoglou remarked in a statement.

“Having the chance to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and to help restore its deserving glory is something I will cherish for a lifetime.

“Sharing this journey with those who genuinely support the club and witnessing the impact it had on them is something I will always hold dear.

“The night in Bilbao represented the culmination of two years’ worth of hard work, dedication, and unwavering belief in a vision.

“I am truly grateful to the passionate supporters who are the heart and soul of this club. There were certainly challenging moments, but I always felt their desire for me to succeed, which provided all the motivation I needed to persevere.

“It is also essential to recognise the diligent staff at Spurs who supported me daily.

“Finally, I wish to extend my gratitude to those who stood by me every day over the last two years. A remarkable group of young men who have now become legends of this club and the brilliant coaches who never wavered in their belief that we could achieve something exceptional.”

Brentford’s Thomas Frank is reportedly in line to take the managerial position at the club.