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Tottenham Hotspur sack Ange Postecoglou two weeks after winning Europa League
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just two weeks after winning the Europa League. Despite the trophy win, the club finished 17th in the Premier League, prompting the decision. read more
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been fired two weeks after Europa League. Image: AP
LONDON: 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.
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Postecoglou spent two seasons at Tottenham after joining from Celtic in June 2023.
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