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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Tottenham Sack Postecoglou After Europa League Triumph
ANGE POSTECOGLOU was sacked as Tottenham manager on Friday, just 16 days after the Australian ended the club's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao to clinch the north Londoners' first European prize in 41 years and secure a place in next season's Champions League. But the Australian paid the price for Tottenham's worst domestic season since they were relegated from the top flight in 1976-77. 'Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties,' a statement on Tottenham's official X account said. Exactly two years after he was hired from Celtic, Postecoglou's eventful spell in north London was brought to a ruthless end by chairman Daniel Levy. Tottenham lost 22 of their 38 Premier League games to finish 17th in the table, above only relegated trio Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton. 'The Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place,' the statement said. 'Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club's greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph. 'It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond. 'This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. 'We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.' Postecoglou had forcefully defended his track record during the season and bristled at the constant questions over his future after his trophy success. 'Forever connected' with Spurs He clashed with Tottenham fans during a defeat at Chelsea when he cupped his ear to them in a defiant gesture after a goal that was eventually disallowed. That blunder encapsulated his turbulent time in north London, but the 59-year-old bowed out gracefully. '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,' he said in a statement released moments after his sacking. 'That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. '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. We are forever connected.' Tottenham were ravaged by injuries and in the latter stages of the campaign Postecoglou focused on keeping his key players fit and fresh for the Europa League. The gamble paid off but even securing Tottenham's first trophy since the 2008 League Cup was not enough to save him. He becomes the fifth manager sacked by Levy in the past six years. Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Fulham manager Marco Silva, Crystal Palace chief Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola are reportedly the leading candidates to replace Postecoglou. Postecoglou made a blistering start to his Tottenham career, earning rave reviews for his 'Angeball' style of attacking play. However, a string of defeats at the end of the season blew a golden opportunity to qualify for the Champions League. In September 2024, Postecoglou boldly stated that he 'always wins things' in his second year. He delivered on that pledge but even the euphoria from the Europa League win could not save him from the axe. Postecoglou had largely retained the support of his players and Tottenham defender Pedro Porro saluted his efforts. 'Thank you for everything, boss. I'll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows,' Porro said. 'Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club's history and for that, you'll always be celebrated.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Postecoglou sacked by Spurs despite ending trophy drought
ANGE POSTECOGLOU was sacked as Tottenham manager on Friday, just 16 days after the Australian ended the club's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. Postecoglou led Tottenham to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao to clinch the north Londoners' first European prize in 41 years and secure a place in next season's Champions League. But the Australian paid the price for Tottenham's worst domestic season since they were relegated from the top flight in 1976-77. 'Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties,' a statement on Tottenham's official X account said. Exactly two years after he was hired from Celtic, Postecoglou's eventful spell in north London was brought to a ruthless end by chairman Daniel Levy. Tottenham lost 22 of their 38 Premier League games to finish 17th in the table, above only relegated trio Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton. 'The Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place,' the statement said. 'Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club's greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph. 'It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond. 'This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. 'We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.' Postecoglou had forcefully defended his track record during the season and bristled at the constant questions over his future after his trophy success. 'Forever connected' with Spurs He clashed with Tottenham fans during a defeat at Chelsea when he cupped his ear to them in a defiant gesture after a goal that was eventually disallowed. That blunder encapsulated his turbulent time in north London, but the 59-year-old bowed out gracefully. '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,' he said in a statement released moments after his sacking. 'That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. '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. We are forever connected.' Tottenham were ravaged by injuries and in the latter stages of the campaign Postecoglou focused on keeping his key players fit and fresh for the Europa League. The gamble paid off but even securing Tottenham's first trophy since the 2008 League Cup was not enough to save him. He becomes the fifth manager sacked by Levy in the past six years. Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Fulham manager Marco Silva, Crystal Palace chief Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola are reportedly the leading candidates to replace Postecoglou. Postecoglou made a blistering start to his Tottenham career, earning rave reviews for his 'Angeball' style of attacking play. However, a string of defeats at the end of the season blew a golden opportunity to qualify for the Champions League. In September 2024, Postecoglou boldly stated that he 'always wins things' in his second year. He delivered on that pledge but even the euphoria from the Europa League win could not save him from the axe. Postecoglou had largely retained the support of his players and Tottenham defender Pedro Porro saluted his efforts. 'Thank you for everything, boss. I'll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows,' Porro said. 'Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club's history and for that, you'll always be celebrated.'
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ange Postecoglou fears he could be ‘killed off' at Tottenham despite winning club's first trophy in 17 years
ANGE POSTECOGLOU fears he could be 'killed off' BEFORE the third season of his Tottenham soap opera. The Aussie boss dropped a big hint over his future at the club's Europa League victory parade, saying: 'In all the best TV shows, season three is better than season two.' Advertisement 5 Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou knows anything can happen Credit: Getty 5 Postecoglou says he's realises the main character can suddenly disappear Credit: Getty But the On his TV quip, Postecoglou said: 'I should have thought about it a bit more because as somebody rightly pointed out, sometimes they kill off the main character. 'I could be in strife there! I said even before the game, I believe we're just building something and a significant win accelerates that. 'I believe that is the case and I am not going to put a limit on what we can achieve. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 'I certainly believe it's exciting — the possibilities of next year, knowing I've got a group of players now and staff and a club that knows how to win and wants more of it.' Postecoglou revealed he still has not had any talks with chairman Daniel Levy about his contract. He added: 'Similar to before the game, I haven't had any discussions with the club. 'Maybe they were just waiting for clear air to give me some guidance. But I haven't heard anything from the club.' Advertisement Most read in Football 5 The Aussie was as pleased as punch during the parade Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Victory over Man Utd in Bilbao has at least put him on a high for now Credit: Getty BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Spoiler alert: Postecoglou is right with his TV analogy. Advertisement Game of Thrones, Succession and Homeland are three smash-hit TV series that have killed off leading characters. Inside Tottenham's wild Europa League open-top bus parade as 200,000 fans greet heroes The former Celtic boss claims that he has not thought about the possibility of being sacked just days after leading Tottenham to their first trophy since 2008 with Wednesday's Postecoglou said: 'I refused to be distracted by anything in terms of the opportunity that was before us. "And since the game I just wanted to take the opportunity to enjoy that as well. Advertisement 'I assume at some point somebody will tell me something. If not, I'm just gonna roll up next year and be a bit like [George] Costanza from Seinfeld. I'll just sit in the desk and get on with my job.' After Sunday's final Premier League game at home to Brighton, Postecoglou will go on holiday the next day. When asked if he will be able to relax without knowing where his future lies, he said: 'Don't worry about that. I'm good at relaxing, mate. 'Come Monday, I won't have a care in the world. But I assume I'll have an indication at some point. Only because there's some serious planning to do more than anything else. Advertisement 'But I won't have any problem switching off.' I'm hoping that with him doing that on such a big stage, he [Brennan Johnson] comes back next year as a mentality monster Ange Postecoglou Postecoglou made sure he and his players thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations following their European glory. And he wants matchwinner Postecoglou added: 'You need to celebrate your achievements properly. Advertisement 'It's important to make the experiences, you know, as memorable as possible, so that when I ask them to climb the mountain again, there's a reason for it. 'Brennan was one of the ones who enjoyed himself the last couple of days, but rightly so. "I'm hoping that with him doing that on such a big stage, he comes back next year as a mentality monster — 'I know what it takes to win and this is what I want again' — and that feeds on to everyone else. 'You hope that what Wednesday night creates is that all these guys have got a taste of it now and want more of it.' Advertisement 5 Ange Postecoglou is hoping for soap 'n glory
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ange Postecoglou set for massive payday whether Daniel Levy sacks him as Tottenham boss or not
ANGE POSTECOGLOU is set for a HUGE payday whether he remains Tottenham manager or not. Postecoglou finally ended Spurs' 17-year trophy drought with a 2 Ange Postecoglou will land a healthy bonus for winning the Europa League on Wednesday night Credit: Getty But rumour has it that His horror Premier League form, where Spurs lag 17th in the table, has been too much to bare for sections of fans. But Postecoglou can look forward to a massive pay-packet before any decision is made about his future . This is because chairman Daniel Levy will sign off a £2m bonus to the Aussie for lifting the club's first European trophy since 1984. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS While, Levy would also face a mega compensation bill if he were to sack the 59-year-old, who joined in the summer of 2023. Asked directly about his future, Postecoglou said: 'No, no planned meetings. I haven't had any discussions, no one has spoken to me about anything. 'Maybe they felt like they don't need to or they were waiting for this game. 'What I do know is, I'll go back to my hotel room, get my family and friends together, open up a nice bottle of scotch, have a couple of quiet ones, get ready for a massive parade on Friday, play Brighton on Sunday. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'And then Monday I'll go on holiday with my beautiful family because I deserve it.' The players will also split a performance-related package of around £3m for etching their name into the club's folklore. Postecoglou unrecognisable in amazing throwback video as first club share emotional 3-minute tribute after Europa League And the Postecoglou was widely mocked when he made the bold claim earlier in Spurs' largely dismal campaign that he "always" wins silverware in his second season. Sergio Reguilon and posed with a fan's banner showing a picture of the Aussie and his fateful words: "I don't usually win things, I ALWAYS win things in my second year." But Tottenham will compete in Europe's elite competition next season for the first time since 2022/23. That means there could be an extra £100m in the coffers thanks to prize money, TV revenue and additional sponsorships. Spurs' Europa League win saw them scoop a £10.95m cash prize from Uefa . Tottenham's qualification mean there will be six English teams competing in the Champions League next season. Tottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to Udogie BRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham's hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final. Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United. Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland. But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfield. At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United's Amad Diallo. Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes. But it didn't matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time. SunSport's Henry Tomlinson gave his 2 Man Utd vs Spurs - Europa League final:
The 42
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'I'm not a clown'
ANGE POSTECOGLOU angrily defended his managerial record ahead of Tottenham's Europa League final against Manchester United after a disastrous Premier League season, stating: 'I'm not a clown'. Spurs face United in Bilbao on Wednesday with a chance to win their first trophy for 17 years, which would mean qualification for next season's Champions League. Postecoglou, whose side are 17th in the Premier League — a place below United — has been under mounting pressure over recent months as results have nosedived. Many observers believe the Spurs manager could be out of a job regardless of the result at the San Mames stadium in northern Spain against Ruben Amorim's fellow strugglers. Postecoglou was asked at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday whether he was aware he was walking a fine line between infamy and history ahead of the match. 'That depends on your outlook, but I'll tell you one thing — irrespective of tomorrow, I'm not a clown, I never will be mate,' he said, directly addressing a reporter who had used the word in an article. 'It's really disappointing that you use such terminology about a person who for 26 years, without any favours from anyone, who's worked his way to being in a position where he's leading out a club in a European major competition, for you to suggest that somehow us not being successful means that I'm a clown.' - Trophy drought - The former Australia and Celtic boss said he had worked tirelessly to turn things around at Spurs, who have not won a trophy since 2008 and have not tasted European success since 1984. 'I've tried as hard as I can to stick to that process in getting the club to a position where they can challenge for trophies and at the same time, rejuvenate the squad and change the playing style,' he said. Advertisement 'It has been a fair assignment with plenty of challenges along the way. 'With such a big game tomorrow, there is an opportunity to fulfil at least the main task I was given, which was to bring trophies to the club.' Postecoglou said he had not addressed his future with his players because it would not be 'helpful'. 'I've said to the lads from day one, nothing is guaranteed in life, nothing is guaranteed in sport. You've just got to try and make sure you take every opportunity before you, and that's what I've done my whole career,' he added. 'I've been in this position before, where the big game was the last game I managed. It's not unusual territory for me.' He said: 'My future is assured. I wouldn't be the first person who changes jobs. We all change jobs. I'm sure you've had more than one job. My future is assured. I've got a beautiful family, I've got a great life. 'I'll keep on winning trophies until I finish, wherever that is. Don't worry about my future, mate.' But the 59-year-old feels he still has a job to do at Spurs, who finished fifth in the Premier League in his first season in charge, in 2023/24. 'I really feel like we're building something, and what a trophy does is hopefully accelerates that,' he said. 'So I still think there's a lot of work to be done. That's quite obvious with the challenges we've had this year, but also there's been some growth that I'd like to see through.' Postecoglou confirmed that Lucas Bergvall would not be fit to face United. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are also out. But Pape Matar Sarr is available after he was taken off in the 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa on Friday. Meanwhile, Amorim said he cannot explain why the club's fans and board are backing him despite the team's dismal domestic form ahead of Wednesday's all-English Europa League final. The Red Devils are having their worst top-flight campaign for 50 years, since they were relegated in 1974, but the coach is not under the same pressure as his opposite number in the final, Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou. United have not won any of their last eight Premier League matches, but their thrilling run to the Europa League final has given fans some moments of ecstasy. 'I know that in this kind of club, also in Tottenham, especially Manchester United, it's strange because you have some coaches here that lose some games and they are sacked… It's hard to explain,' Amorim told a news conference Tuesday. 'I think people see what we are trying to do, I think that people see that sometimes I'm thinking more about the club than myself. 'People understand, especially the board, that we have a lot of issues that in the context, is really hard.' Postecoglou is expected to be sacked by Spurs if they lose the final in Bilbao, however, there is little to suggest Amorim will not be at the helm of United when next season begins. 'I don't know how to explain why the fans like me in this moment, it's hard to explain,' continued Amorim. 'I will try to prove myself to the fans, to the board, but I don't have an explanation… 'But we will reach a moment where we have to win, no matter what.' – © AFP 2025
