Tottenham sack manager Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur caused a major shock in the football market when they unexpectedly sacked manager Ange Postecoglou – just 16 days after he led the club to win the Europa League, ending a 16-year trophy drought.

Tottenham Hotspur caused a major shock in the football market when they unexpectedly sacked manager Ange Postecoglou.

The information was exclusively revealed by Telegraph Sport on the evening of June 6th – the exact two-year anniversary of Postecoglou's appointment – ​​before Tottenham confirmed the decision. Notably, Director of Football Scott Munn – Postecoglou's biggest supporter – was also sacked.

Despite having just won his first European Cup since 1984, the Australian manager was unable to keep his job. The reason given was the poor performance in the Premier League: Spurs only earned 78 points in their last 66 games and finished the season in 17th place – their lowest in the club's Premier League era.

In an official statement, Tottenham wrote: "Following a full review, the club confirms that Ange Postecoglou has been dismissed. We appreciate his contributions over the past two years. Ange will always be remembered as the third manager in history to lead Tottenham to a European trophy, after Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw. However, the Board unanimously agreed that a change was needed for long-term success."

Postecoglou later sent an emotional farewell message: "Managing Tottenham has been a great honor. That night in Bilbao will forever be an unforgettable memory, the culmination of two years of hard work and unwavering belief. I thank all the players, coaching staff and fans who made this journey so special."

The sacking of Postecoglou is expected to cost Tottenham around £4 million in compensation.

Sources close to the matter revealed that Postecoglou was not informed of his future for over a week after the Europa League final, while he was on vacation. The decision to sack him is expected to cause a strong backlash from fans, who had shown signs of changing their minds positively about the 59-year-old coach after the historic European achievement.

The sacking of Postecoglou is expected to cost Tottenham around £4 million in compensation, not including the approximately £2 million bonus he received after winning the Europa League and securing a place in next season's Champions League.

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

While their success in Europe is undeniable, Tottenham have once again shown that they prioritize consistency in the Premier League. And in a demanding environment like English football, there's no room for sentimentality – even after winning a prestigious trophy.

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