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Verdict: Queen Bey earns her Spurs

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The stetsons and sequins were out in force last night as Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour rolled into London amid a blizzard of pyrotechnics.

Opening her six-night residency at a damp Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Texan superstar was in her element.

Two years ago, on her Renaissance tour, she turned stadiums into giant nightclubs. Last night, she converted one into the world’s most high-tech rodeo, complete with a chrome-coated mechanical bucking bronco.

As the singer’s first UK concert since 2024’s country-leaning Cowboy Carter album, this was a case of Queen Bey, 43, giving a predominantly female crowd her soulful take on Nashville while not forgetting to keep fans dancing with her biggest pop hits, most of which were sung straight back at her.

Split into a series of different acts, plus an encore, the night was a masterpiece of tightly-choreographed theatrics and LED effects, with Beyonce’s supple, fiery voice and stagecraft front and centre.

The show centred on last year’s Grammy-winning album, which itself felt like the recorded version of a Western-themed stage musical.

‘We won’t let the rain stop us,’ said Beyonce, who arrived onstage in cowgirl chaps, accompanied by an energetic dance troupe.

She sang a folky version of The Beatles’ Blackbird before turning The Star-Spangled Banner into a power ballad.

Other Cowboy Carter highlights included country-soul number Levii's Jeans (her spelling), the fiddle-led hoedown Texas Hold ‘Em, a cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene and slinky country-rocker Bodyguard.

She sang power ballad 16 Carriages while suspended in mid-air at the wheel of a moving pink Cadillac.

Reflecting the scope of her ‘musical gumbo’, she also dug into 2022’s Renaissance LP, a more familiar mix of disco, funk and house, and sung the older hits Crazy In Love and Single Ladies as a roof-raising dance-pop medley.

There had been talk beforehand of sluggish ticket sales – and some seats for this 62,000-capacity gig were still available online yesterday afternoon, sparking speculation that high prices were keeping fans away.

I spotted a few empty seats, but reports of the demise of Beyonce’s pulling power seem to have been greatly exaggerated.

With the evening broken up by video interludes to allow for costume changes, momentum was sometimes lost.

Such a tightly-scripted show also left little room for looseness, but there were still plenty of moments when she ad-libbed magnificently and let her vocals soar operatically.

The Cowboy Carter tour has gone down well in the singer’s homeland. But impressing US fans at Chicago’s Soldier Field is one thing.

Could Beyonce cut it on a chilly Thursday night in London? On this exuberant showing in Tottenham, she’s earned her Spurs.

Beyonce’s London residency continues until June 16

The cost for Tottenham of sacking Ange Postecoglou has been revealed.

The Australian manager earnt Spurs a £100m windfall by masterminding their Europa League triumph, the club's first trophy for 17 years.

A 1-0 victory over Man United in last month's final in Bilbao won Tottenham a place in next season's Champions League but, after a dire domestic campaign, their manager's position remains in doubt.

Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League table and lost 22 matches — the most by any side to avoid relegation.

Mail Sport reported in April that Spurs were set to cut ties with Postecoglou regardless of whether his team won the Europa League or not.

And, should chairman Daniel Levy wish to end Postecoglou's reign, it would cost Tottenham £4million in compensation — according to The Telegraph.

That is on top of the £2m bonus he received for lifting the Europa League.

The 59-year-old has two years remaining on his contract, with the terms of his exit decided when he signed the deal that brought him to London from Celtic.

The report adds that the manager has now returned from holiday and should be receiving clarity over his position in the near future.

While sacking Postecoglou will take around £4m on its own, the total cost of then appointing a replacement could see Spurs splash out roughly £10m.

The club would have to pay compensation to one of their Premier League rivals if they were to secure one of the two favourites to replace Postecoglou — Brentford boss Thomas Frank or Fulham's Marco Silva.

Postecoglou did not sound like a man who was expecting the chop when he spoke to ABC's Australian Story last weekend from southern Greece where he has been spending time with his family.

He insisted that lifting the Europa League must be just the beginning for Spurs not the peak.

'I didn't want us to just enjoy the moment,' he said.

'I also wanted us to think about what's next, you know, don't settle for this. We've got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club's got a taste for it. Well, let's make sure we're back here again.'

And it's not just Tottenham's manager whose future is in doubt but also their captain.

Son Heung-Min is expected to be targeted by the Saudi Pro League later this summer.

The 32-year old has turned down offers previously from Saudi giants but is now in the final year of his contract and the club may listen to suitable bids.

Back in January, the north London club triggered an option in Son's contract to extend his current deal by a year — with it now running until 2026.

Son has been at Tottenham for almost a decade, making 454 appearances and scoring 173 goals.

There is interest in Son from the Saudi Pro League, with the South Korea international seen as the ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

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Beyonce is performing in the UK tonight as her Cowboy Carter tour heads to London for six performances in the capital.

Fans of the global superstar began queuing outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 4am on Wednesday.

The 62,000 capacity venue will host all the singer's shows on the British leg of her tour before she moves to Paris and then returns to the US.

She last performed in the UK in 2023 on the Renaissance World Tour, which saw her play five dates at the same stadium.

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Here is Beyonce's set list from her previous performance in Rutherford, New Jersey, on May 29:

ACT I

Ameriican Requiem

Blackbiird

The Star Spangled Banner

Freedom

Ya Ya / Why Don’t You Love Me

ACT II

America Has A Problem

Spaghettii (includes Run the World (Girls), My Power and Flawless)

Formation

My House (includes elements of Bow Down)

Diva

ACT III

Alliigator Tears

Just for Fun

Protector (includes elements of Dangerously in Love)

Flamenco

ACT IV

Desert Eagle

Riiverdance

II Hands II Heaven

Tyrant (includes elements of Haunted)

Thique (includes elements of Bills Bills Bills and Say My Name)

Levii’s Jeans

Sweet Honey Buckiin’ / Pure/Honey / Summer Renaissance

ACT V

Texas Hold ‘Em (includes elements of Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up Remix), Church Girl)

Crazy In Love

Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (includes elements of Get Me Bodied)

Love on Top (includes elements of Freakum Dress)

Irreplaceable

If I Were a Boy

Jolene

Daddy Lessons

Bodyguard

II Most Wanted (includes elements of Blow)

Cuff It (includes elements of Cuff It (Wetter Remix), Smoke Hour II and Dance for You)

Heated

Before I Let Go

ACT VI

Daughter

I’m That Girl (includes elements of Apeshit)

Cozy

Alien Superstar

ENCORE

Amen

Three key questions as Beyoncé performs first UK show in two years

For those planning to enjoy a real-life hoedown in North London later or at some point this month, here's some key information you need to know:

What time will we see Beyoncé on stage?

Doors to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium open at 5pm and Beyoncé is expected to make her entrance on stage at around 7:30pm. But ever the performer, spectators maybe shouldn't expect a prompt arrival...as the singer has turned up at previous Cowboy Carter shows at 8:15pm.

What's the setlist?

Fans can expect a near three-hour setlist featuring more than 40 songs in total. Records will be mostly from her Cowboy Carter album but also feature tracks from Renaissance plus popular favourites, like ‘Diva’ and ‘Crazy in Love’.

Who is supporting?

So far, Beyoncé has not had a support act and there's nothing to suggest that will change tonight at the start of her UK shows. Some have speculated Sir Paul McCartney could join the star on stage for her rendition of the Beatles song ‘Blackbird’ after the Beatle praised her cover version last year.

Beyoncé heads to UK after winning elusive Grammy

Beyonce receives album of the yea at the 67th Grammy awards

Beyoncé may well feel a spring in her step as she takes to the stage in London tonight after Cowboy Carter won a Grammy for album of the year at the fifth time of asking.

At the 67th Grammy Awards in February, the 43-year-old extended her lead as the decorated artist in the event’s history with 35 awards after collecting the best country album Grammy as well as the country duo/group performance award for her song featuring Miley Cyrus, titled II Most Wanted.

She previously failed to secure the best album prize with 2008’s I Am … Sasha Fierce, 2013’s Beyonce, 2016’s Lemonade and 2022’s Renaissance.

Her success in the album category came after her husband Jay-Z used a speech at last year's ceremony to condemn the Recording Academy for failing to give her the award

Read more here

Watch: How Beyoncé revived classic look on Cowboy Carter tour

Do ticket sales show Beyoncé is losing her pulling power?

Ticket sales for Beyoncé’s latest Cowboy Carter shows may reflect less interest in her country-tinged material compared to her dance-friendly records.

The megastar also may be struggling to get fans who saw her on her whirlwind Renaissance tour to come back just two years later, this time at even higher prices.

Over the past few months Beyoncé appears to have drastically slashed prices at some of her shows in order to get fans to buy the unsold tickets. Some who saw her in Los Angeles were able to nab tickets as cheap as $35 before Ticketmaster's fees.

In addition it has been a difficult time for Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z in the last year.

The rapper, real name Shawn Carter, was falsely accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards party alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a lawsuit that was filed in December last year.

The unnamed accuser then voluntarily dismissed the case and Carter, 55, has now sued his accuser's attorney Tony Buzbee, who filed the allegations.

Carter no longer faces legal action.

Beyoncé struggling to sell hundreds of tickets ahead of her first show

Hundreds of seats remained up for grabs (blue areas have free seats in them)

Beyoncé is struggling to sell hundreds of tickets ahead of her first UK Cowboy Carter in London tonight.

This morning there were still 539 free seats left at show at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which holds around 62,000 people for concerts.

Currently the cheapest seats available for tonight are £71 for obstructed view seats while the most expensive are £278 for seated in better areas.

It comes in sharp contrast to ticket sales for her Renaissance world tour in 2023 where UK shows sold out within minutes of being released. Her UK stint comes after ticket sales for the US part of her tour were also sluggish.

Read the full story by our showbiz reporter Amelia Wynne here

Bring your brolly... but only if it's a small one

Fans attending tonight's show are allowed to bring umbrellas inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...but only if it's no bigger than a metre in length.

Umbrellas greater than a metre are among a list of banned items stated by the football club on its website.

Heavy rain is forecast throughout the afternoon and evening in the capital.

The dates Beyoncé is performing in London

Tonight marks the first UK show for Beyonce's new tour following her for her eighth studio album Cowboy Carter.

All performances will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the venue she last graced when performing in Britain in 2023 on her then Renaissance World Tour.

Here are the dates she will be performing in London:

Thursday, June 5

Saturday, June 7

Tuesday, June 10

Thursday, June 12

Saturday, June 14

Monday, June 16

From there, Beyonce heads to Paris for three nights at the Stade De France, before returning to the US to conclude the tour.

More fans go Crazy in Love for Queen Bey's UK return

The third person in line at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is Gabriele Macca, from Bergamo, Italy.

He is in a different section to Liam and Alex and is officially first in his separate queue.

The 25-year-old said:

I’ve been a fan since I was little. My sisters introduced me to Destiny’s Child when I was younger, and at 5, I was singing and dancing to Beyoncé.

I just remember thinking, ‘I want to be her someday’. Well, I’m not her, but I’m here - I’m her fan. I’ve loved following her evolution.

Meet the Beyonce superfans first in line for tonight's show

Here are the Beyoncé superfans who are first in line for her run of London concerts - a German duo who showed up a day-and-a-half early.

Liam Ghassemi, 21, and Alex Schroer, 24, arrived at 4am on Wednesday (June 4), even though doors don’t open until 5pm the following day - 37 hours later.

The fans, who have travelled more than 550 miles from Germany, said the wait is worth it to get front row in the standing section.

Liam said:

I just think no one puts on a show like Beyoncé. I’ve been to lots of her tours and her performances are always different. Her production and visuals are insane. No one else compares.

Meanwhile, when asked why he is such a Beyoncé fan, Alex simply said:

She’s the queen. She’s Queen Bey.

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour heads to stormy London

Hello and welcome to MailOnline's live coverage as Beyoncé kicks off the European leg of her Cowboy Carter tour in London tonight.

The global superstar is performing six shows at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before she moves to Paris and returns to the US.

Fans of Queen Bey will brave heavy thunderstorms in the capital to catch her first performance in Britain for more than two years with some queuing outside the venue at 4am on Wednesday.

Stick with us as we bring you live updates throughout the afternoon and evening plus fan reaction and the most eye-catching pictures and videos.

The singer, 43, is playing six nights in London this summer on June 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 and 16 - with the first kicking off this evening.

But at the time of writing on Thursday there are still 539 free seats left in the stadium which holds around 62,000 people for concerts.

Currently the cheapest seats available for tonight are £71 for obstructed view seats while the most expensive are £278 for seated in better areas.

It comes in sharp contrast to ticket sales for her Renaissance world tour in 2023 where UK shows sold out within minutes of being released.

Her UK stint comes after ticket sales for the US part of her tour were also sluggish.

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The ticket sales may reflect less interest in her country-tinged Cowboy Carter material compared to her dance-friendly Renaissance material.

The singer–songwriter also may be struggling to get fans who saw her on her whirlwind Renaissance tour to come back just two years later, this time at even higher prices.

Those prices - $200–$300 a ticket for some of the worst seats at her upcoming Chicago shows - may be also turning off fans.

Over the past few months Beyoncé appeared to have drastically slashed prices at some of her shows in order to get fans to buy the unsold tickets.

Some fans who saw her in LA were able to nab tickets as cheap as $35 before Ticketmaster's fees.

In addition it has been a difficult time for Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z in the last year.

The rapper, real name Shawn Carter, was falsely accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards party alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a lawsuit that was filed in December last year.

The unnamed accuser then voluntarily dismissed the case and Carter, 55, has now sued his accuser's attorney Tony Buzbee, who filed the allegations.

The 99 Problems hitmaker no longer faces legal action.

It comes after Beyoncé insiders have lifted the lid on how she has become a record-breaking billionaire.

The Houston-born superstar and her husband Jay-Z became music's first billionaire couple and are now worth around $3billion.

And in a new interview those who have worked with her over the years have revealed how her work ethic that is on 'another level' and her attention to detail have been reflected in her impressive bank balance.

Producer Larry Griffin Jr worked with the star on her 2011 album 4, told The Times Culture magazine: 'She knows exactly what she wants. It was one of the most intense weeks of my career.'

She recorded a whopping 75 songs for 4 and had to narrow them down to just 16 for its release.

In an example of her incredible work ethic, she hosted listening parties where family and radio people scored each song from one to five.

Other insiders pointed out how the attention to detail on her current Cowboy Carter tour show 'another level' of planning and precision.

Architect Ray Winkler helped design sets for two of her tours and said in the Times interview: 'The visual landscapes of her shows are just extraordinary.'

Choreographer James Alsop worked with her for her song Run The World and added: 'She was involved in every aspect'.

James explained how she rarely took breaks, eating and drinking as she rehearsed.

Others who have worked with her also tell how she will watch tapes back of her shows to see how she can improve next time.

Tottenham's Son Heung-Min is expected to be targeted by the Saudi Pro League later this summer.

The 32-year old has turned down offers previously from Saudi giants but is now in the final year of his contract and the club may listen to suitable bids.

Back in January, the north London club triggered an option in Son's contract to extend his current deal by a year - with it now running until 2026.

Prior to the extension, question marks over Son's future at the club had already begun circulating, with some fans now expecting a summer exit.

The South Korean star played a crucial role in ending Tottenham's 17-year wait for a major trophy and lifted the Europa League title after beating Man United last month.

The captain of the club, Son has been at Tottenham for almost a decade and has made 454 appearances, while he has scored 173 goals.

There is interest in Son from the Saudi Pro League, with the South Korea international seen as the ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

With Mohamed Salah committing his future to Liverpool by signing a new contract, the Saudi Pro League have now turned their attention to Son.

It could be a summer of significant change for Tottenham as chairman Daniel Levy plans an overhaul of the squad.

Son still contributed with seven Premier League goals this season but his lengthy spell at the club could now be coming to an end.

Meanwhile, during Tottenham's Europa League trophy parade last month, Postecoglou hinted that he will remain in charge - as doubts over his future persist.

Postecoglou said: 'I told them and they laughed. I told them and they didn't believe.

'But here we are and we're here because of the unbelievable group of people, staff, heroes, led by the legend Son Heung-Min, Romero, Maddison and Vicario. All of them [are] heroes. They did it all for you. You deserve it. This club deserves it.

'I'll tell you something. All the best TV series, season three is better than season two.'

Meanwhile, Daniel Levy's 'right-hand woman' Donna-Maria Cullen recently announced her departure from Spurs after holding a seat on the board for 20 years.

The executive director has worked closely with the Spurs chairman, and leaves ahead of a proposed summer shake-up at the club in the wake of their historic Europa League win.

In a statement shared with the club, Cullen said that the decision to depart had been a 'hard one', with Spurs having been her 'life' over the past three decades.

'This has been such a hard decision to make,' Cullen's statement read. 'The Club has been my life for the past three decades.

'I have had the privilege of working with Daniel, whose vision and energy has driven the Club forward, and so many talented and wonderful colleagues.

Tottenham have included a reference to the infamous 'lasagna-gate' saga that ended their hopes of Champions League qualification in an overserious unveiling of their 2025-26 home jersey.

The north Londoners missed the chance to qualify for the Europe's premier competition after suffering defeat to West Ham on the final day of the 2005-06 campaign, with their misery further compounded by arch rivals Arsenal taking their spot.

In the lead up to the match, the Spurs camp had been plagued by sickness, with as many as ten stars falling ill with suspected food poisoning, which was blamed on a dodgy hotel lasagna.

Spurs legend Ledley King took centre stage in the unveiling film that took a solemn tone, yet still had room for the rather bizarre nod amid calls from the former defender for fans to make a vow of allegiance to the club.

As audio of the pledge played over footage of stars including Micky van de Ven, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, King could be heard saying: 'In sickness'. At this point the camera panned to a portion of lasagna on a table.

It quickly contrasted the subsequent 'and in health' line, that was illustrated by Van de Ven flexing his muscles to the camera in the slightly altered strip.

The short reference was undoubtedly the highlight of an otherwise tedious 80 second clip.

Spurs themselves labelled their 2025-26 jersey as a 'subtle tweak'. Precious few football fans are likely to notice the amendments when the new seasons gets underway in August.

The unveiling comes amid the ongoing uncertainty over the future of manager Ange Postecoglou.

The Australian has two years left on his contract with Tottenham but it is no secret that club chiefs are looking at possible replacements this summer.

Postecoglou led Spurs to glory in the UEFA Europa League last month, ending the club's 17-year trophy drought and delivering on his promise of 'always' winning silverware during his second year in a job.

However, Tottenham's success in Europe was in stark contrast to their Premier League form, which resulted in an embarrassing finish of 17th place. It has been reported that Spurs made direct contact with Thomas Frank earlier this week, with the Brentford boss widely touted as a strong candidate to take over from Postecoglou.

That is according to Foot Mercato, who claim that Frank discussed his vision for Spurs during the talks, as well as identifying some possible transfer targets.

However, it is also noted that, although Frank ranks high on Tottenham's shortlist of managers, chairman Daniel Levy is considering several candidates.

Ryan Mason has left Tottenham to launch his managerial career at West Bromwich Albion, signing a three-year contract at the Hawthorns.

Mason spent seven years coaching at Spurs after a playing career which included England honours was ended prematurely due to a serious head injury suffered when playing for Hull City.

He quickly impressed and graduated from coaching roles in the academy to the first team, working closely with Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and then Ange Postecoglou.

Mason twice stepped in to lead Tottenham as interim head coach — in 2021 and 2023 — but, at the age of 33, he has left to fulfil his managerial ambitions.

'Albion is the perfect place for me to be and I can't wait to get started,' said Mason.

'This is a huge club with a fantastic infrastructure and an incredible fan base and I am excited about what we can achieve together.'

Former Spurs coaches Nigel Gibbs and Sam Pooley will join Mason at West Brom, who finished ninth in the Championship last season and sacked boss Tony Mowbray in April.

Baggies chairman Shilen Patel said: 'We are delighted to welcome Ryan to The Hawthorns as our new Head Coach, along with Nigel and Sam.

'We have undertaken a thoughtful and expansive search and Ryan always stood out to us among an incredibly strong group of candidates.

'We are excited to have someone whose skillset means he has the aptitude to help us further establish elite standards in both preparation and player development for the first team and across all our team programmes.

'His experiences as both a first team player and coach under some of the game's most respected minds, along with his time leading academy sides, will be instrumental as we shape a clear philosophy and unified identity at all levels at the Albion.'

Meanwhile, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said: 'Ryan has been an integral part of Tottenham Hotspur for a number of years, both as a player and a coach.

'I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Ryan for all his dedication and hard work over the years, and we wish him every success for the future.'

Mason is following the path of Scott Parker and Kieran McKenna, who also progressed to management after coaching in the Spurs academy.

It marks another significant exit from the Tottenham camp in what is shaping up to be a summer of great change.

The north London club announced on Monday that executive director Donna-Marie Cullen would step down from the board after many years working closely with chairman Levy.

Scott Munn is set to be ousted after two years as chief football officer. And Postecoglou is also increasingly likely to be fired despite winning the Europa League, with more clarity expected this week.

Daniel Levy's 'right-hand woman' Donna-Maria Cullen is set to leave Tottenham after holding a seat on the board for 20 years.

The executive director has worked closely with the Spurs chairman, and leaves ahead of a proposed summer shake-up at the club in the wake of their historic Europa League win.

In a statement shared with the club, Cullen said that the decision to depart had been a 'hard one', with Spurs having been her 'life' over the past three decades.

'This has been such a hard decision to make,' Cullen's statement read. 'The Club has been my life for the past three decades.

'I have had the privilege of working with Daniel, whose vision and energy has driven the Club forward, and so many talented and wonderful colleagues.

'It has been quite some journey, starting at White Hart Lane, with a brief stay at Wembley and finally our new home - amazing memories home and away. Ending this season with the Europa League Trophy was a dream come true.

'The time is now right for me to gather more time for myself and my family, whom I thank for all their support over the years. I shall spend the coming months ensuring there is a smooth handover with my staff.

'Thank you all. I wish everyone at the Club all the success in the world.'

Levy also shared that he would 'greatly miss' the support of his associate, writing: 'Donna has made an immense contribution to the Club, over an extensive period. Her diverse responsibilities grew significantly and replacing her roles with a single individual will be impossible.

'While many may associate her primarily with marketing and communications, Donna's impact extends far beyond those areas. Notably, her leadership and political acumen at planning committees, was instrumental in the Club being able to build one of the finest stadiums and training centres in the world.

'She deserves recognition for the contribution she played in the formation of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, which has positively impacted countless individuals in our communities, and in establishing the London Academy of Excellence, providing children with exceptional educational opportunities.

'Donna has pushed the conscience of the Club to be at the forefront of environmental and diversity initiatives. She also played a crucial role in supporting the amateur part-time Spurs Ladies, enabling the development of our professional women's team.

'Her daily input will be greatly missed, however she fully deserves to take time for herself, and I know that we shall be able to call upon her advice when needed. We wish her well for the future.'

During the 2024-25 season, Cullen spearheaded the redesign of the club's badge and branding - but more recently focus has shifted to wholesale changes which could happen elsewhere in north London.

Despite leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years in Bilbao, Ange Postecoglou's job could yet be under threat after finishing a woeful 17th in the Premier League.

Tottenham are believed to have already held talks with possible successors, including Brentford head coach Thomas Frank.

But Postecoglou broke his silence with a defiant statement, insisting in an interview given on holiday in Greece that winning the Europa League was only the first step for the club.

'I didn't want us to just enjoy the moment,' he said. 'I also wanted us to think about what's next, you know, don't settle for this.

'We've got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club's got a taste for it. Well, let's make sure we're back here again.'

Postecoglou has two years left on his contract but admitted before departing for his post-season break that he was unsure whether he would still be in charge for the 2025–26 campaign.

Ange Postecoglou has broken his silence while on holiday in Greece, delivering a powerful message about ambition and resilience as speculation continues to swirl over his future at Tottenham Hotspur.

The Australian manager led Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the UEFA Europa League final last month, defeating Manchester United in Bilbao and sparking scenes of jubilation across half of north London.

Yet despite ending the club's long wait for silverware, Postecoglou's job remains under threat - with reports claiming Tottenham have already held talks with possible successors.

Speaking to ABC's Australian Story while spending time with his family, Postecoglou insisted that lifting the Europa League must be just the beginning for Spurs not the peak.

'I didn't want us to just enjoy the moment,' he said. 'I also wanted us to think about what's next, you know, don't settle for this. We've got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club's got a taste for it. Well, let's make sure we're back here again.'

Postecoglou has two years left on his contract but admitted before departing for his post-season break that he was unsure whether he would still be in charge for the 2025–26 campaign.

Despite his European triumph, Postecoglou oversaw Tottenham's lowest finish in the top flight since 1977 as his side ended up 17th in the Premier League, just one place above the relegation zone.

And, according to Foot Mercato, Tottenham have already made direct contact with Brentford manager Thomas Frank.

Frank is said to have discussed his vision for Spurs in early talks and even shared some suggested transfer targets.

While Frank is believed to be high on the shortlist, Levy is also understood to be considering multiple other candidates.

Frank has been in charge of Brentford since October 2018. He won promotion via the EFL Championship play-offs in 2021 and has since established the west London club in England's top division, delivering finishes of 13th, ninth, 16th and most recently 10th.

His Premier League win percentage stands at 35.53% — slightly lower than Postecoglou's 40.79% — but achieved with a vastly smaller budget.

Postecoglou, however, remains confident in the path he has set out for Spurs and in the trajectory of his own career.

'When we sat down 10 years ago and did the initial Australian Story, I think maybe even you guys thought that that was the culmination of what I was about to achieve,' he reflected.

'In 10 years' time, if we sit down again, I've got no doubt in my mind that there'll be more stories to tell.'

Tottenham's Europa League triumph saw Postecoglou make good on his promise of 'always' winning silverware during his second year in a job.

At the subsequent trophy parade last month, the 59-year-old addressed thousands of supporters to deliver another killer quote.

'In all the best television series, season three is better than season two,' he told the crowd, hinting at his hopes of continuing the project he began in 2023.

Ange Postecoglou has two years left on his contract with Tottenham Hotspur but it is no secret that club chiefs are looking at possible replacements this summer.

Postecoglou led Spurs to glory in the UEFA Europa League last month, ending the club's 17-year trophy drought and delivering on his promise of 'always' winning silverware during his second year in a job.

However, Tottenham's success in Europe was in stark contrast to their Premier League form, which resulted in an embarrassing finish of 17th place.

Postecoglou admitted prior to going on a post-season holiday that he was not sure whether he would still be in charge come the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

Now it has been reported that Spurs made direct contact with Thomas Frank earlier this week, with the Brentford boss widely touted as a strong candidate to take over from Postecoglou.

That is according to Foot Mercato, who claim that Frank discussed his vision for Spurs during the talks, as well as identifying some possible transfer targets.

However, it is also noted that, although Frank ranks high on Tottenham's shortlist of managers, chairman Daniel Levy is considering several candidates.

Frank has been in charge of Brentford since October 2018. His only other job in senior management came with Danish club Brondby between 2013 and 2016.

He won promotion with Brentford via the EFL Championship play-offs in 2021 and has since established the west London club in England's top flight, delivering finishes of 13th, ninth, 16th and most recently 10th.

Frank's Premier League win percentage with Brentford is 35.53%, having overseen 54 victories, 38 draws and 60 losses in 152 games.

That is significantly lower than Postecoglou's Premier League win-rate of 40.79% — a result of 31 victories, 11 draws and 34 defeats over two 38-game seasons — but Frank has been working with a squad that cost vastly less than Tottenham's.

Brentford finished 18 points better off than Spurs last season.

However, Tottenham's Europa League triumph means that they will join the Premier League's top five — Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle — in next season's UEFA Champions League.