Ange Postecoglou breaks cover for the first time since Tottenham sacking as he takes in different sport at iconic venue
ANGE POSTECOGLOU made his first public appearance after his dismissal as Tottenham manager.
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Ange Postecoglou made his first public appearance after his dismissal as Tottenham boss
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Postecoglou attended Lord's for the cricket match between Australia and South Africa
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Postecoglou was sacked despite winning Tottenham's first trophy since 2008
The Aussie tactician led the North Londoners
However,
chairman
Daniel Levy
decided to end Postecoglou's two-year reign at the helm, with the team's dire Prem form costing him his job
after a 17th-place finish.
The ex-Celtic boss, though, remains in London despite the heartbreaking end to his
The former Australia manager has been spotted at Lord's today enjoying the cricket.
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Postecoglou attended to support his native Australia against South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship Final.
This comes after the outspoken head coach's
Postecoglou penned the following letter to fans: "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.
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"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."
BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange Postecoglou
Posatecoglou wanted to stay for a third season insisting his work was not "complete".
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