Alan Shearer has sent a strongly worded six-word statement in reply to Tottenham Hotspur's decision to sack Ange Postecoglou.
Spurs confirmed on Friday afternoon that they are in search of a new head coach following the dismissal of former Celtic manager, Postecoglou. The 59-year-old's departure comes after a disappointing domestic campaign in 2024/25, which saw Spurs finish 17th in the Premier League table.
Despite the poor league performance, Postecoglou guided Tottenham to their first major trophy in 17 years, clinching the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United last month. The win in Bilbao not only secured a spot in next season's Champions League but also provided a much-needed £100 million financial injection.
And BBC pundit and former Newcastle United striker Shearer has appeared to criticise the decision to sack Postecoglou.
"What a stupid game football is!!!!" he said on X in reply to Spurs' post which announced Postecoglou's departure.
Postecoglou released a statement moments after the news broke, via his agency CAA Base, speaking of his pride at the job he did in N17.
He said: "When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride.
"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. There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.
"We have also laid the foundation that mean this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success. I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.
"I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters. I know there were some difficult times but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I need to push on. It's important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.
"And finally I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years. A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special.
"We are forever connected. Audere est Facere. Ange."