Sacking Postecoglou Was 'Emotionally Difficult' but Needed, Says Tottenham Chairman Levy
- Tottenham Hotspur sacked manager Ange Postecoglou earlier in June 2025, just 16 days after winning the Europa League final 1-0 against Manchester United in May.
- The dismissal followed Tottenham's worst Premier League season, finishing 17th, and the club unanimously agreed on the decision amid a need for change.
- Tottenham appointed Danish manager Thomas Frank, who emerged as the clear top candidate after a thorough, fast hiring process involving over 30 contenders.
- Chairman Daniel Levy acknowledged Postecoglou’s success, highlighting that the team secured fifth place in his debut season and celebrated a major trophy in his second, while emphasizing the club’s strong commitment to achieving success.
- Levy described the sacking as emotionally difficult but believes the club made the right decision and looks forward to building on last season’s success with new ideas under Frank.
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Spurs chairman Daniel Levy speaks for the first time about the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, saying he does not regret appointing the Australian but defends the dismissal as a difficult but correct call.
Sacking Postecoglou was 'emotionally difficult' but needed, says Tottenham chairman Levy
Sacking coach Ange Postecoglou soon after he delivered Tottenham Hotspur's first major trophy in 17 years was "emotionally difficult", but the club needed a change after a poor Premier League season, chairman Daniel Levy said.Postecoglou was dismissed earlier this month, just over two weeks after leading Tott

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy breaks silence on Ange Postecoglou sacking
The Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has broken his silence on sacking Ange Postecoglou as manager of the English Premier League club, saying that winning the Europa League was not good enough.
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