Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has defended the club’s controversial decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou, barely a fortnight after the Australian led them to Europa League glory — the club’s first major silverware in nearly two decades.
Despite that achievement, Spurs endured a dismal Premier League campaign, finishing 17th — their worst top-flight result since being relegated in 1977. Levy admitted that sacking Postecoglou was “emotionally tough,” but insisted it was a necessary step to restore competitiveness across all fronts.
“I’m grateful to Ange for what he brought, especially ending our trophy drought,” Levy said in a statement on Tuesday. “But the league form was unacceptable. We had to make a call that best serves the long-term ambition of this football club.”
Postecoglou’s two-season reign, which started with promise and attacking football, gradually unraveled amid mounting injuries and inconsistent performances. His Europa League win, sealed with a 1–0 victory over Manchester United, was not enough to outweigh domestic struggles.
Thomas Frank, formerly of Brentford, has been unveiled as the new man in charge — becoming the fifth full-time manager hired by Spurs in the last six years, and the 13th under Levy’s long tenure.
“Thomas stood out as a deep thinker, a strong leader, and someone who understands how to build a team identity,” Levy noted. “We want to build on the positive step of winning silverware, but also ensure we never slip that far in the league again.”
Levy added that the club’s expectations remain sky-high and that failure will never be tolerated.
The new Premier League season kicks off in August, with Frank tasked with stabilizing Spurs and making them a consistent force again — both in England and in Europe.
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