Ange Postecoglou reacts after being given the sack by Tottenham

Irish Daily Mirror

12 hours ago

Ange Postecoglou has written a heartfelt farewell to Tottenham after being dismissed by chairman Daniel Levy.
The Australian coach departs just weeks after guiding Spurs to a historic Europa League triumph — the club's first major trophy in 17 years.
Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao not only secured European silverware for the first time since 1984 but also earned them a spot in next season's revamped Champions League group stage.
However, a dismal Premier League campaign which saw Spurs lose a staggering 22 of their 38 league matches and finish just one place above the relegation zone has cost the Celtic hero his job.
Postecoglou's contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium still had two years to run and the veteran boss will reportedly receive a healthy severance package of around £4million.
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank is the frontrunner to succeed the Aussie, with Fulham's Marco Silva also said to be on their radar.
But a defiant Postecoglou insists he will look back with nothing but fondness on his two seasons in North London and his adamant that the group of players he has left will go onto prosper in the future having finally ended a long wait for silverware.
His statement read: "When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride. The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.
"Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget. That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.
"There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.
"We have also laid foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success. I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.
"I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters. I know there were some difficult times but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.
"It's important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis. And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.
"A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special. We are forever connected. Audere est Facere."