Tottenham fires Ange Postecoglou after Europa League triumph
Recently sacked Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou. Photo Credit- News.com.au
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Ange Postecoglou, just weeks after he led the club to their first major trophy in 17 years, according to a statement released by chairman Daniel Levy on Friday. The decision, announced via a post on X by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, has sparked widespread debate among fans and pundits alike.
Postecoglou, who joined Tottenham in 2023, delivered the Europa League title on May 23, 2025, with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, thanks to a Brennan Johnson goal. The win marked Tottenham’s third Europa League/UEFA Cup triumph, following successes in 1972 and 1984, and ended a trophy drought that stretched back to their 2008 League Cup victory. Despite this achievement, the club’s inconsistent domestic performance in the 2024-25 Premier League season where they reportedly suffered 22 defeats, appears to have sealed Postecoglou’s fate.
The sacking comes amid speculation about Postecoglou’s future, with reports from football.london on June 1 indicating that Levy was weighing a “crunch decision” over the manager’s position. Sources suggested tensions in the dressing room and fears of a backlash may have contributed to the move, alongside the departure of assistant coach Ryan Mason. Levy’s decision has drawn sharp criticism from some quarters, given Postecoglou’s recent success in Europe.
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Fan reactions on social media were swift and polarized. X user @_amirbell commented, “most Spurs thing ever to sack the manager that won your first trophy in 17 years,” while @breeze_okoye added, “He broke their agreement by winning a trophy. He shouldn’t have won 😩.” Others, like @CFC_Janty, acknowledged Postecoglou’s legacy, stating, “At least he left on a high. Iconic.” Some fans, however, questioned the club’s direction under Levy, with @lfc_samie lamenting, “Tottenham sacked who won them their biggest trophy, they will never see any trophy in their lifetime again.”
Postecoglou’s tenure was marked by an attacking style of play and a focus on youth development, but the heavy Premier League losses and reported injury challenges may have reduced confidence in his leadership. Historical context from hotspurhq.com notes that Tottenham’s trophy drought under Levy’s 24-year reign has been a persistent point of frustration for fans, with protests against the chairman and the ENIC Group intensifying in recent years.
No immediate replacement has been announced, though names like Thomas Frank and Marco Silva have been linked with the role in previous speculations and reports. Tottenham now face the challenge of rebuilding momentum ahead of the 2025/26 season, with Levy’s next appointment likely to face intense scrutiny.
