Just 16 days after the Australian club won the Europa League to end its 17-year trophy drought, Ange Postecoglou was fired as manager of Tottenham.
Tottenham won the first European trophy in 41 years to advance to the Champions League next season with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao.
Tottenham’s worst domestic campaign since 1976-1977 was condemned by the Australian for paying the price.
Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties, according to a statement posted on Tottenham’s official X account. “The Club can announce this after a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club.”
Postecoglou’s successful tenure at Celtic came to an abrupt end, according to chairman Daniel Levy exactly two years after his arrival.
Tottenham finished 17th in the table after losing 22 of their 38 Premier League games, trailing only relegated trio Leicester, Ipswich, and Southampton.
The board has determined, “Unanimously, that a change should be made in the best interests of the club,” according to the statement.
“While winning the Europa League this year is considered one of the club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions that align with this success.
It is crucial for us to be able to compete on a number of fronts, and a change of strategy will give us the best chance for the upcoming season and beyond.
“This is one of the toughest decisions we have ever had to make, and it is neither a rush-or-daily decision.”
We made the wise choice, in our opinion, to give us the best chance of succeeding in the long run, not the quick choice.
Postecoglou had vigorously defended his track record throughout the season and was bewildered by the uncertainty surrounding his eventual resumption following the success of the trophy.
Spurs and “Forever connected,”  
When he cupped his ear to Chelsea in a defiant gesture following a goal that was eventually rejected, he had a verbal altercation with Tottenham fans during the game.
The 59-year-old bowed out gracefully in response to his turbulent time in north London.
“I feel pride,” is my dominant emotion. He said in a statement released shortly after his sacking that the chance to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and restore the glory it deserves will live with him forever.
That night in Bilbao marked the culmination of two years of dedication, unwavering faith, and hard work.
I’ll never forget having that conversation with those who genuinely love this club and seeing how much they benefited. We will always be connected.
After suffering from injuries, Postecoglou concentrated on keeping his key players hydrated and ready for the Europa League in the later stages of the campaign.
Even winning Tottenham’s first trophy since the 2008 League Cup wasn’t enough to save him, despite the gamble having paid off.
In the past six years, Levy has fired him as the fifth manager.
The two most popular candidates for Postecoglou’s replacement are reportedly Marco Silva and Thomas Frank, Brentford manager.
Before taking over as manager of Australia and winning the 2015 Asian Cup, the Australian enjoyed success at the inaugural meetings of Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory.
Postecoglou and the Yokohama F-Marinos relocated to Japan and won the J League in his second season in 2019.
In just two seasons at Celtic, he won five awards, including two Scottish titles, and made his international football breakthrough.
Postecoglou’s Tottenham career started off so well, winning rave reviews for his aggressive play in the “Angeball” style.
However, a colossal chance to earn a place in the Champions League was ruined by a string of season-ending defeats.
Postecoglou boldly declared that he “always wins things” in his second year in September 2024.
Even the euphoria from the Europa League victory couldn’t save him from the axe, but he made it.
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