We’ve had a few days to digest the news of Ange Postecoglou’s sacking by now, but I still feel there’s a lot fans want to say (that is, if this weekend’s comments on here and elsewhere are anything to go by).
That makes it difficult to do a hoddle. Because, I’m sure, any hoddle will be dominated by Ange discourse. If you are here to talk about yesterday’s Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner match, please save that for tomorrow’s hoddle.
Just to add my own voice to the discourse: I wasn’t as upset with Postecoglou’s sacking as I thought I’d be.
Ther’s of course the initial shock (but was it a shock?) of the news. But we’ve had weeks to prepare ourselves for this possibility. And, to be honest, I could’ve been convinced either way of whether to keep Ange or not.
But he’s not here anymore. He’s gone. I think he deserved better than what he got in the final couple of weeks, especially in the statement. Spurs’ statement on his dismissal was almost very good, but it was upsetting to see Daniel Levy not allow himself to be quoted.
Where does Ange go from here? I’m not sure. It’s hard to see him anywhere. But wherever he goes I’ll be wishing him a tonne of success.
Fitzie’s track of the day: Hard to Say I’m Sorry, by Chicago
And now for your links:
The Athletic ($$): “Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham return ‘not realistic’ despite job opening”
The Independent: “Tottenham’s dismissal of Ange Postecoglou brings identity crisis to the fore once again”
Football London: “Mbeumo Man Utd transfer hijack, Son and No.10 debates - Thomas Frank’s dream Tottenham attack”
The Telegraph: “Uriah Rennie, Premier League’s first black referee, dies aged 65”