'Money over glory sums up Levy'
Chris Sutton
Former England striker
I would love to know the thought process behind the decision to get rid of him. Basically it is saying the finance of the Premier League is the be all and end all, is it? So finishing fourth or fifth in the Premier League and not winning a trophy is what matters - it is like they are morphing into Arsenal under Arsene Wenger at the end, if that's what is important.
But money over glory sums up the owner, Daniel Levy, doesn't it?
Nothing surprises me in football anymore, so Ange Postecoglou is better off out of it really - and maybe they can go back to being mediocre old Tottenham again now.
'We are forever connected' - Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou has just released a statement saying that his time with Tottenham will "live with me for a lifetime".
"When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham, my overriding emotion is one of pride," said Postecoglou, via his agency CAA Base.
"The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime. Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.
"That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream."
He also added that foundations laid at the club means they "should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success".
The Australian went on to close his statement, saying: "We are forever connected. Audere est Facere (translated: To dare is to do)."
'Postecoglou went and did what he said he would'
Chris Sutton
Former England striker
You only have to look at the other side of north London, where Mikel Arteta has won one trophy in five years - the FA Cup in 2020 - and he is still in a job, and they are still building.
Ange has had to sell Harry Kane in the process too. In many ways, when something like this happens to a manager then I just always think he is better off out of it.
He was largely ridiculed when he came out and said he always wins a trophy in his second season, but if you looked at his track record he was right. He showed a bit of belief, then he went and did what he said he would - and Tottenham fans will remember that night for a long time.
'I always win things in my second year'
Lee makes reference there to the most famous Ange Postecoglou quote of his two-year spell at Tottenham, which came in September 2024.
The former Celtic boss had mentioned during the 2024-25 preseason that he usually won things during his second year in charge.
But after a poor start to the season, he was quizzed on his statement further following a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in September.
He said: "I'll correct myself â I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing's changed. I've said it now. I don't say things unless I believe them."
Though injuries to key personnel marred their league campaign, Postecoglou's side did manage to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup before he delivered on his promise of a second-season silverware by winning the Europa League in Bilbao on 21 May.
'That sums up modern football, doesn't it?'
Chris Sutton
Former England striker
I'm not a Tottenham fan but, from the outside, the reason Ange Postecoglou was employed was because they wanted to win a trophy and, if they couldn't do that, they wanted to watch an entertaining team - and I think he has ticked both boxes.
I am not saying it has been brilliant this season because I understand the Premier League has been a disappointment - but he has won a major European trophy and that is a huge achievement - their first trophy since the 2008 League Cup and their first European trophy since the Uefa Cup in 1984. He has done something no other manager has done there in 41 years, since Keith Burkinshaw.
To get someone in who wins them silverware, then straightaway get rid of him, that sums up modern football, doesn't it? It's absolute bonkers.
Postecoglou's Spurs reign
Tottenham Hotspur
Ange Postecoglou was appointed Tottenham manager on 6 June, 2023, on a four-year contract.
His Spurs career got off to a brilliant start as two wins and a draw in August saw him win the Premier League manager of the month award.
A draw against Arsenal and a first Spurs win over Liverpool in five years followed as he broke the record for most points earned by a Premier League manager in their first nine games - with 23 points.
Postecoglou's Spurs ultimately finished fifth with 66 points in his first season, helping them earn a place in the Europa League, which he would go on to win, making good on his claim that he always wins a trophy in his second season with a club.
However, that promised trophy has not proved enough to wipe out the memories of Tottenham's worst-ever display in the Premier League, which has ultimately cost the Australian manager his job.
Spurs statement in full
Tottenham Hotspur
Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.
Ange joined us from Celtic in the summer of 2023 and oversaw a period of change on the pitch, returning us to the attacking brand of football that has traditionally been associated with the Club, while writing a new chapter in our history by leading us to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao last month - an achievement that will live with us all forever.
We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the Club. Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.
However, the Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the Club for a change to take place. Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games. This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season. At times there were extenuating circumstances - injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign. Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the Clubâs greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.
It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond. This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.
We have a talented, young squad and Ange has given us a great platform to build upon. We should like to express our gratitude to him. We wish him well for the future - he will always be welcome back at our home.
News on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course.