Tottenham fires coach Ange Postecoglou despite ending trophy drought with Europa League title
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham fired manager Ange Postecoglou on Friday, two weeks after the Australian led the club to the Europa League title to end its 17-year wait for a trophy.
Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final but otherwise had a dismal season as it finished 17th in the Premier League standings.
'Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties,' Tottenham said in a statement.
Postecoglou spent two seasons at Tottenham after joining from Celtic in June 2023.
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