Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has sacked Ange Postecoglou. After supposedly a week of deliberation, it was determined the Aussie coach's Europa League triumph was not enough to save him.
There's no question this has been one of the most dramatic years in the club's modern history, certainly one of the most chaotic and turbulent seasons across Europe's myriad clubs.
All have been watching, though. Watching with glee or compassion, but with eyes riveted on the drama as it unfolded.
Postecoglou made a promise, and that promise was delivered in the most resounding fashion as Spurs won the Europa League in their manager's second season, salvaging a wretched domestic campaign that has seen the club finish 17th in the Premier League.
Sadly, there will be no season three in this series. There could, however, be an exciting new face in the dugout.
Spurs hold talks for Ange replacement
According to TBR Football, Levy has held talks with a number of candidates for the Tottenham manager's position, and while Brentford's Thomas Frank is the leading contender, there's another Premier League boss who could make the move.
That's Oliver Glasner, who led Crystal Palace to glory in the FA Cup this term. Earmarked as a potential option, Glasner stated he was "100% committed" to Selhurst Park after the Wembley win against Manchester City, but Tottenham present a compelling long-term project.
The Austrian coach, 50, is even thought to be leading the race to succeed Postecoglou, alongside Frank.
What Oliver Glasner would bring to Spurs
Making the move from a divisional rival below the league's 'big six', Glasner could prove to be Tottenham's next Mauricio Pochettino, especially since both bosses employ expansive attacking games.
Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Glasner took the Eagles reins in February 2024, replacing Roy Hodgson after ten defeats from 17 matches. Palace were 15th but lacked inspiration and direction.
Hailed for his "incredible" work in south London by AFTV's James B, Glasner has led Palace to a 12th-placed finish, but with the highest points total in the club's Premier League history.
His high-intensity, hard-working tactical approach is something that could see him emulate Spurs' one-time gaffer, who was actually criticised once for working his players too hard during Tottenham training.
Of course, Glasner's FA Cup lift didn't mark the first major trophy in his managerial career, having won the Europa League with Frankfurt, so he'd bring his own brand down N17, simply aligning with some of the principles that have convinced Spurs to make appointments in the past.
In that regard, he's proven himself capable of outstripping Pochettino, making the move from a divisional rival but with the winning mentality already constructed.
The truth is, there's a very solid argument behind Levy's decision to dismiss the man who ended 17 endless years of searching for a major trophy.
And if he moves to appoint Glasner, whose football is entertaining and whose trophy-winning credentials have been illustrated through victory in the FA Cup last month, Tottenham might just go from strength to strength next term.