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Ange Postecoglou has been removed from his post as Tottenham head coach just weeks after winning the Europa League and one player has shared a tribute on social media

Pedro Porro has taken to Instagram to thank Ange Postecoglou for giving Tottenham 'one of the greatest moments' in the club's history after he was sacked by Daniel Levy on Friday.

Spurs confirmed that Postecoglou, 59, had been relieved of his duties in a club statement, bringing to an end weeks of speculation over the Australian's future. His axing comes just two weeks after he ended the club's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League in a final showdown with Manchester United in Bilbao.

The decision to sack Postecoglou has divided opinion, with Tottenham's appalling Premier League campaign - where they finished 17th after losing 22 games - cited as the primary reason behind Levy's decision.

But news of Postecoglou's departure has left fans furious - and Porro paid tribute to his former manager with a touching social media post amid the uproar.

The right-back wrote: "Thank you for everything, boss. For mentoring me early on, helping me settle into the club, and trusting me out on the pitch.

"I’ll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows. Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club’s history and for that, you’ll always be celebrated. Wishing you all the very best, boss."

Postecoglou issued a classy statement of his own shortly after news of his departure was made public. The former Celtic chief, who had made no secret of his desire to stay on at the club, tipped his players to go on to even better things - even without him at the helm.

He wrote: “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 foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 7 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 needed 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.”

Spurs confirmed the bombshell decision to sack Ange Postecoglou on Friday with infamous Arsenal fan Piers Morgan having reacted to the announcement with a short message on social media

Piers Morgan has joked that Ange Postecoglou’s sacking was ‘inevitable’ once he won the Europa League. The Australian was brutally dismissed by Spurs on Friday just over two weeks after ending the North London side’s trophy drought.

Postecoglou’s side narrowly beat Premier League rivals Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao - securing them their first trophy in 17 years. Despite that, chairman Daniel Levy has opted for a change due to their rotten Premier League form.

Arsenal fan Morgan has reacted, jokingly suggesting that the success Postecoglou brought to the club has led to his departure. Writing on Twitter, he said: “Inevitable… can’t have a Spurs manager who actually wins European trophies.”

Despite that claim, Spurs have explained exactly why they decided to show Postecoglou the door - their disappointing Premier League campaign being a major factor. A statement on Friday read: “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 Club’s 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.”

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Tottenham are now on the hunt for Postecoglou’s eventual replacement, with Thomas Frank having been earmarked as one of the favourites for the job. But a deal for the Brentford tactician looks tricky.

He has a £10m release clause written into his deal with the Bees and it remains to be seen whether Spurs would be willing to activate that having already paid out £5m in a severance package to end Postecoglou’s time at the helm.

Tottenham Hotspur and Ange Postecoglou have finally parted ways, despite the club's Europa League success, as the club's dire Premier League performance ultimately proves costly

In the end, Tottenham Hotspur emperor Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy decided it wasn’t enough. Ange Postecoglou, despite winning the Europa League and earning Champions League football, had to go.

Confirmation came on Friday afternoon, after months of speculation, that the ex-Celtic manager had been sacked. Ironically, the man who broke the club’s 17-year wait for a trophy was binned on the two-year anniversary of his appointment.

A club statement declared: "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 club’s 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."

In a week where both coach Ryan Mason and executive director Donna-Maria Cullen left the club and Levy was quoted when both exits were announced, it was startling that there were no words from the chairman.

The decision to part ways with Postecoglou will cost the club £4million in compensation. That is on top of the £2m bonus he has earned for winning the Europa League.

A replacement may also be expensive, particularly if they pursue Brentford chief Thomas Frank, who is high in their thinking.

All in, it was a decision Spurs decided they had to make. It is also a costly one.

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Tottenham are now on the hunt for their next manager after making the decision to dismiss Ange Postecoglou but already face a huge hurdle in their pursuit of their preferred option

Tottenham already have Brentford boss Thomas Frank right at the top of their managerial shortlist - but there’s a major £10m problem to overcome first. The North London side have their eyes on the Dane in the aftermath of sacking Ange Postecoglou.

The Australian was brutally axed after two years in the job following a dismal Premier League campaign. Chairman Daniel Levy made the decision to change manager just a few weeks after the ex-Celtic boss ended the club’s long trophy drought by winning the Europa League.

A number of names have been mentioned as potential replacements for Postecoglou but one option has emerged above the rest: Frank. He has a number of admirers for his work with the Bees having established them as a stable Premier League outfit.

And while he is the outstanding candidate for the role, the finances behind it could potentially prove problematic. Spurs face an eye-watering bill of over £10m should they want to make a move for Frank.

He currently has two years left on his contract with Brentford, with a huge buy-out clause written into that deal. There is also a belief that Frank has a gentleman’s agreement with his current side to remain for a further campaign, albeit that resolve could be tested should Spurs activate his release clause.

Away from Frank’s release clause, Spurs have also had to fork out after deciding to sack Postecoglou. A severance package of around £5m has been agreed with him and his staff, while the North London side also paid around £2m in a bonus for their Europa League success.

Postecoglou’s potential replacement Frank has already spoken out on his future. But he denied that he was planning on leaving Brentford any time soon.

He said: “Right now, of course, I am committed. I just lost to Fulham, our local rivals, so [I am] fuming in every aspect. So yes, I am committed like I have always been.”

Spurs’ statement confirming Postecoglou’s departure on Friday read: “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.

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“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 Club’s 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.”

Tottenham board explain why they had to sack Ange Postecoglou on two-year anniversary

Ange Postecoglou was sacked on Friday evening despite winning the Europa League last month, ending the club's 17-year wait for a major trophy

Tottenham Hotspur's board insists they had to sack Ange Postecoglou due to the club's dismal Premier League record under the Australian.

Postecoglou was sacked on Friday evening despite winning the Europa League last month, ending the club's 17-year wait for a major trophy. His dismissal comes two years to the day that he was appointed.

Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League after one of the worst league seasons in their history, with Postecoglou ultimately paying the price for that failure.

Spurs said in a statement: "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 club’s 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."

Postecoglou said in a statement: "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 foundations 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."

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur despite leading the club to a first trophy in 17 years by winning last month's Europa League. The Australian, 59, has paid the price for Spurs' shocking domestic campaign with the Londoners finishing in 17th position despite having one of the world's richest squads.

Postecoglou had struck a defiant note after defeating Manchester United in Bilbao - bringing silverware back to north London for the first time since 2008 and guiding the club into next season's Champions League while fulfilling his promise that he always wins a trophy in his second season in charge.

He had also retained the backing of big name players with captain Son Heung-min and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario among those calling for Postecoglou to be kept on following the Bilbao victory.

However chairman Daniel Levy has now decided another change in the dugout is required - with Spurs set to welcome in a fifth permanent head coach already this decade. A statement from the North London club read: "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 Club’s 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."

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Postecoglou won 47 of his 101 matches in charge of the club, drawing 15 and losing 39 after joining from Celtic two years ago. And he had recently said he was confident that the club could push on enjoy a period of success after putting an end to the long wait for a trophy.

Speaking after the Europa League final, the Australian said: "I don't feel like I've completed the job yet, we're still building. The moment I accepted the role I had one thing in my head, and that was to win something. More than anything else I had that in my head, and we've done that now so I want to build on it."

Spurs have already been linked with Fulham's head coach Marco Silva, who is yet to open talks over a new deal at Craven Cottage, along with Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Brentford's Thomas Frank.

EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham have decided to sack Ange Postecoglou, with Brentford manager Thomas Frank now emerging as the leading contender to replace the Australian boss

Tottenham will face a staggering bill in excess of £10m to hire Thomas Frank. Brentford boss Frank is the leading contender to replace Ange Postecoglou, after his sacking on Friday, despite leading Tottenham to Europa League glory.

Frank has two years left on his contract and a big buy-out clause was written into the deal when he signed his last deal in December 2022. The Danish boss is one of the most highly-rated managers in the Premier League and Brentford clearly do not want to lose him and the buy-out reflects his value to the club.

There is also a belief that Frank gave a gentleman’s agreement to stay for one more year at Brentford, although that would clearly be tested if anyone meets the buy-out clause which would allow him to go.

Frank would have no shortage of offers not just from the Premier League if he decided to leave Brentford this summer but Tottenham would be a big opportunity. They won the Europa League, are back in the Champions League and have a world class stadium with money to spend.

Tottenham boss Daniel Levy reached a final decision on Postecoglou’s future with the choice to sack him and his staff costing around £5m plus there is also a £2m bonus for the Aussie after he won the Europa League.

The cost is mounting up for Tottenham amid a potentially big summer of change - and would grow even bigger if they decide to go for Frank. That may put off Levy as that would be a huge compensation and also a big “transfer fee” in managerial terms.

Tottenham are believed to have sounded out Frank while Fulham boss Marco Silva is also a candidate while Bournemouth are battling to keep Andoni Iraola. Postecoglou was appointed two years ago.

There is a feeling that Tottenham’s direction has been heavily influenced by his agent group Base. There has already been signs of a shake-up at the club with the departure of Levy’s long term ally and trusted director Donna Cullen.

Former Arsenal chief Vinai Venkatesham has also started work as Tottenham’s new chief executive and Fabio Paratici looks set to return after serving a ban from a punishment from his time at Juventus.

Last month, Frank appeared to brush off suggestions he could leave Brentford this summer. He said: “Right now, of course, I am committed. I just lost to Fulham, our local rivals, so [I am] fuming in every aspect. So yes, I am committed like I have always been.”

Postecoglou meanwhile had insisted that he was preparing to remain in his post for the start of the new season. He said: "I'll be honest, I've been finding it really weird talking about my future when we've done something unprecedented.

"I've had to answer the questions because no one else at the club is kind of in the position to do so, I guess. But I can't answer that question about me and my future, and part of me is kind of thinking, well, why have I been asked that question? But it is what it is.

"And I've got no doubt, though, that this could be a real sort of defining moment for this club because wherever I've been, I've kind of made an impact where I've brought success to a club that hasn't had for a while."

Ange Postecoglou's future at Tottenham remains unclear despite the Australian having led the club to their first major trophy for 17 years, with Daniel Levy expected to make a decision this week

It will cost Tottenham around £4million to sack Ange Postecoglou, having already handed the Australian a £2m bonus. Postecoglou led Spurs to their first major trophy for 17 years by winning the Europa League last month.

It was also their first piece of European silverware since 1984. But it did come at a cost, with Spurs finishing 17th in the Premier League table, the club's lowest finish since being relegated from the top-flight in 1977.

Postecoglou did have to deal with a succession of injury crises, but it was still a dreadful campaign on the domestic front for his side. That has seen the Australian's position as manager come under threat.

A decision is expected to be made this week on his future in North London. It comes as Spurs continue major changes behind the scenes, with long-serving executive director Donna-Maria Cullen leaving the club as Vinai Venkatesham prepares to arrive as CEO.

For now, the focus will remain on Postecoglou, though sacking him would likely prove to be an unpopular move among players and fans. It will also likely seriously hit the club's bank account.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Postecoglou would be due £4m in compensation if he was sacked. That fee was agreed ahead of his appointment two years ago, with another two years to run on his contract.

The payout would be on top of the £2m bonus already handed to him for winning the Europa League. Postecoglou has returned to England from his end-of-season holiday and is awaiting the verdict on his future.

The total cost of replacing him could also balloon above the £10m mark should Spurs look to bring in a replacement who is already in a job. Postecoglou has seen trusted assistant Ryan Mason depart to take over as West Brom boss.

But the Australian himself has insisted he is preparing to remain in his post for the start of the new season. He admitted that he felt it was ' weird ' to see the media openly discussing a potential sacking.

"I'll be honest, I've been finding it really weird talking about my future when we've done something unprecedented," Postecoglou said after the final day thrashing at the hands of Brighton.

"I've had to answer the questions because no one else at the club is kind of in the position to do so, I guess. But I can't answer that question about me and my future, and part of me is kind of thinking, well, why have I been asked that question? But it is what it is.

"And I've got no doubt, though, that this could be a real sort of defining moment for this club because wherever I've been, I've kind of made an impact where I've brought success to a club that hasn't had for a while.

"You just have to look at those clubs' trajectory even after I've left, they're still competing for things. I really think this is a moment in time where this club can really push on and be a real contender for honours on a yearly basis."

Tottenham's Kevin Danso has only been in north London for a matter of months but believes they have the greater fanbase in the capital when compared to rivals Arsenal

Kevin Danso claimed there are more Tottenham fans in north London than Arsenal supporters after spending less than a season in that part of the capital.

Those in white are currently revelling in their Europa League triumph and believe they have the local bragging rights after the Gunners endured another trophyless campaign. Their Austrian defender has continued to stoke the fire, claiming the locals follow Tottenham - not Arsenal.

The 26-year-old joined Tottenham on loan from Lens in February and has since made his deal was made permanent this week. He's penned a five-year deal for a £21million fee.

Among his 15 appearances was the Europa League final in Bilbao. He came off the bench to help Tottenham win their first trophy in 17 years before the team paraded the trophy in front of an estimated 220,000 fans as they lined the streets from Edmonton up to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Danso believes, in one of English football's hotbeds, that Tottenham have the edge when it comes to supporters with his words likely to rattle those in red.

He told Austrian media outlet Krone : "[That night in Bilbao] was and still is incredible. I hadn't even realised it on the pitch. I slid down on my knees to the fans. I didn't realise it right away; right after the game it was like a dream. It wasn't until two days later that I truly realised I was a European cup winner.

"If you're not in London yourself, you don't really realise what a fan base we have. From outside, you think there are more Arsenal fans in North London, but in my opinion, there are more Tottenham fans."

Tottenham's European success covered for a dire Premier League campaign, which saw them lose more than twenty times. Throughout the tournament's history no team had ever lost 22 times and not been relegated, but Ange Postecoglou's side retained their top flight status.

Arsenal meanwhile endured another season of near misses as Mikel Arteta faces questions. For a third year on the bounce they were runners-up in the league whilst they had to deal with semi-final losses in the Champions League and the Carabao Cup.

Joe Cole urges Tottenham to appoint ex-England teammate as Ange Postecoglou replacement

If Tottenham decide to sack Ange Postecoglou despite his Europa League win, Joe Cole reckons Michael Carrick would be the ideal man to replace him in north London

Joe Cole is tipping former Tottenham midfielder Michael Carrick to become the club's next manager if they decide to part ways with Ange Postecoglou in the coming weeks.

Big Ange still appears on the brink despite guiding Spurs to a first trophy since 2008 by landing last month's Europa League. That is because of a dire domestic campaign that saw them lose 22 matches and finish in 17th position.

And if chairman Daniel Levy decides to part ways with Postecoglou soon, Cole reckons current Middlesbrough boss Carrick would be the ideal candidate to take over because he already knows how the club works from his time as a player. Cole also would like to see Glenn Hoddle return to Spurs in an advisory capacity.

Cole told Paddy Power: “At Tottenham, Daniel Levy is running out of managerial candidates for the job. He’s gone big, he’s gone bold, and he’s gone off the beaten track, but none of them seem to have worked.

“Michael Carrick could be a good option for the manager’s job. An ex-Spurs player, who understands the club, would be quite nice.

“Also, I’d like to see Glenn Hoddle back at the club in some capacity. I know Tottenham fans would love to see him back and he’s got the best football brain I know.

“I’d love to see Glenn Hoddle back in the club in some capacity, maybe supporting Michael Carrick. The club needs bringing together because it was really torn at times last season.”

Postecoglou won 47 of his 101 matches in charge of the club, drawing 15 and losing 39. And he had recently said he was confident that the club could push on enjoy a period of success after putting an end to the long wait for a trophy.

"I've got no doubt, though, that this could be a real sort of defining moment for this club because wherever I've been, I've kind of made an impact where I've brought success to a club that hasn't had for a while, and you just have to look at those clubs' trajectory even after I've left, they're still competing for things," he told Australian media last week.

"I really think this is a moment in time where this club can really push on and be a real contender for honours on a yearly basis."

Spurs have already been linked with Fulham's head coach Marco Silva, who is yet to open talks over a new deal at Craven Cottage, along with Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Brentford's Thomas Frank.