Spurs chief opens up over sacking ex-Celtic boss Postecoglou
The former Celtic manager was sacked just two weeks after he guided Spurs to the Europa League trophy.
Levy, flanked by new chief executive Vinai Venkatesham in an interview posted on the club's YouTube channel, said he did not make the 'emotionally difficult' decision to fire the Australian on his own.
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