An elected Australian government official has now reacted to Tottenham’s decision to sack Ange Postecoglou and has given a bizarre piece of advice to Daniel Levy regarding what he now needs to do.
The decision to sack Postecoglou did not go down well with a lot of Spurs fans, with many feeling that the Australian had earned the right to build on his Europa League success.
However, with the dust now settling down and amidst reports that Tottenham are on the verge of hiring Thomas Frank, many are now excited about the new era under the Danish coach.
Back in Postecoglou’s home country, it does not seem like some are over the decision to get rid of the 59-year-old, with a government official now intervening to make a demand of the North London club.
Lord Mayor of Melbourne calls for Ange Postecoglou U-turn at Tottenham
The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Nicholas Reece, has now given his two cents on Tottenham Hotspur’s decision, urging Daniel Levy to make a U-turn and continue with Postecoglou.
Reece insisted that the recently sacked Spurs boss is the man to deliver sustained success at N17, warning the Lilywhites that they will go back to struggling to win silverware without him at the helm.
The Lord Mayor wrote (via The Daily Mail): “On behalf of the people of Melbourne, and Premier League fans around the world, I call on Tottenham Hotspur FC to reconsider its decision to sack coach Ange Postecoglou.
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“In @cityofmelbourne we have followed Ange’s career closely for decades. He began his junior and senior career in Melbourne as a player and later coach at @southmelbournefc in the 1980s. Never underestimate Ange’s determination to win, and his ability to carry teams to greatness. We have seen this time again over his career.
“This year Tottenham made history by winning the Europa League trophy – its first such win in 17 years. We will see further trophies follow if Ange is given the chance. Don’t let Tottenham be known as the team that is allergic to silverware. Let Ange lead the players onto greatness in next year’s Premier League campaign.”
Even Postecoglou will be embarrassed by this remark
Given the fact that Levy and the Tottenham board did not listen to the wishes of the majority of Spurs fans, it is laughable for the Lord Mayor of Melbourne to think that his opinion would hold any weight.
This is likely simply a publicity stunt aimed at his own constituents in Melbourne, where Postecoglou is a very popular man.
However, that does not make the statement any less bizarre and even the recently departed Tottenham boss would be embarrassed by it.