Tottenham sack coach Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur created a big shock in the football market when they suddenly fired coach Ange Postecoglou.

The news was exclusively revealed by Telegraph Sport on the evening of June 6 - the second anniversary of Postecoglou's appointment - before Tottenham confirmed the decision. Notably, Director of Football Scott Munn - Postecoglou's biggest supporter - was also fired.

Despite winning the first European Cup since 1984, the Australian coach still failed to keep the hot seat. The reason given was the poor performance in the Premier League: Spurs won only 78 points in the last 66 matches and finished the season in 17th place - the lowest position in the Premier League era of the club.

In an official statement, Tottenham wrote: "Following a comprehensive review, the club can confirm that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties. We are grateful for his contribution over the past two years. Ange will always be remembered as the third manager in Tottenham's history to win a European trophy, after Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw. However, the board agreed that the time was right for a change to ensure long-term success."

Postecoglou then also sent an emotional farewell: "Leading Tottenham has been a great pride. That night in Bilbao will always be an unforgettable memory, the result of two years of hard work and unwavering belief. I thank all the players, the coaching staff and the fans - who made this journey so special."

Postecoglou's sacking is expected to cost Tottenham around £4m in compensation.

Sources close to the matter revealed that Postecoglou was not informed of his future for more than a week after the Europa League final, when he was on holiday. The decision to sack him is expected to cause a strong reaction from fans, who have shown signs of a positive change in their thinking about the 59-year-old coach after his historic European triumph.

Postecoglou's sacking is expected to cost Tottenham around £4m in compensation, not including the £2m bonus he received after winning the Europa League and qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Chairman Daniel Levy is under pressure to find a worthy successor. The two leading candidates are Thomas Frank (Brentford) and Marco Silva (Fulham), but neither has won a major trophy in England and lacks experience in European competition.

While their European success is undeniable, Tottenham have once again shown that they place a premium on consistency in the Premier League. And in a tough environment like English football, there is no room for sentimentality - even when you have just brought home a prestigious trophy.

Source: https://znews.vn/tottenham-sa-thai-hlv-postecoglou-post1558907.html