Ange Postecoglou has sent a strong message with the Australian set to learn his fate in the coming days, but already there have been major changes across the board at Tottenham.
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The shake-up already started with the arrival of new CEO Vinai Venkatesham, while it was also widely reported on Tuesday that executive director Donna-Maria Cullen would be leaving the club.
Cullen, who had been on Spurs’ board since 2006 and is a trustee of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, said in a statement that it was a “hard decision” to step down.
“It has been quite some journey, starting at White Hart Lane, with a brief stay at Wembley and finally our new home -- amazing memories home and away. Ending this season with the Europa League trophy was a dream come true,” she added.
ESPN reported that Venkatesham has already started work at Tottenham and “will play a role” in determining whether Postecoglou stays on.
Another expected change was confirmed on Tuesday as West Brom appointed former Tottenham midfielder and caretaker manager Ryan Mason as new boss.
Mason, 33, has signed a three-year deal at the Hawthorns and is tasked with getting West Brom promoted back to the Premier League.
“This is a huge club with a fantastic infrastructure and an incredible fanbase and I am excited about what we can achieve together,” Mason said in a statement.
West Brom finished ninth in the Championship last season and had been without a manager since the sacking of Tony Mowbray in April.
After his playing career was ended early by a serious head injury, Mason returned to Spurs as a coach in 2018.
He stepped up as caretaker boss in 2021 and 2023 following the sackings of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
“Ryan has been an integral part of Tottenham Hotspur for a number of years, both as a player and a coach,” Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Ryan for all his dedication and hard work over the years, and we wish him every success for the future.”
While all eyes are now on Postecoglou, there are still other changes on the horizon with chief football officer Scott Munn’s position also in jeopardy while there will likely also be a shake-up to the club’s medical and sport science teams.
Meanwhile, Postecoglou appeared on ABC’s Australian Story program on Monday evening and sent a strong message to support his famous claim at Tottenham’s trophy parade that “season three is always better than season two”.
When asked to explain the meaning behind those words, Postecoglou doubled down.
“I didn’t want us to just enjoy the moment,” he said.
“I also wanted us to think about what’s next, you know – don’t settle for this. We’ve got a taste of it now.
“My players have got a taste for it. The club’s got a taste for it. Well, let’s make sure we’re back here again.”