Tottenham sack Postecoglou after winning Europa League

Tottenham have sacked Ange Postecoglou as the manager of the Premier League club.

Tottenham sacked Postecoglou 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,” Tottenham said in a statement shared on X.

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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.

Postecoglou had forcefully defended his track record during the season and bristled at the constant questions over his future after his trophy success.

“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.

The Star