Levy has held his position at Tottenham for more than 25 years with Frank becoming the 13th permanent manager in that time. “I’ve got very broad shoulders,” Levy said. “Failure is not an option, the desire [is] to succeed. And because it’s so difficult, I want to succeed even more.” Levy and newly-appointed Spurs chief...
“I think, since I left in 2019, my name has always been on the list [of rumours]. “I’ve seen the rumours, we are 100 coaches on the list. Don’t be worried about that. “If something happens [in the future], you for sure will see, but I am so happy in this moment and we cannot...
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says sacked manager Ange Postecoglou is a “legend” who has “changed the trajectory of this club”. Postecoglou, 59, was sacked on Friday just over two weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware with victory in the Europa League final. Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League after losing 22...
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Speaking in the aftermath of the Europa League final victory, Postecoglou made clear his hope he would stay in charge. It seemed perfectly reasonable, with a trophy and Champions League qualification not generally leading to the sacking of a manager. Unfortunately for Postecoglou, Daniel Levy simply wasn’t for turning – the Tottenham chairman sticking with...
And this is why there was a strong case for Postecoglou keeping his job, with even the confirmation of his dismissal acknowledging he had established “a great platform to build upon”. Of course Postecoglou had flaws, such as his stubborn refusal to change his high-line, high-risk strategy, even when it was being exposed in his...
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham manager 16 days after leading them to victory in the Europa League final. A 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao brought Spurs a first major trophy for 17 years. However, it came towards the end of their worst Premier League season, with the London club finishing 17th...
When Postecoglou said that in “all the best TV series, season three is better than season two” at Spurs’ trophy parade on Friday, it was seen as an indication that he had been told he was staying at the club. But, as he remarked during his pre-match media conference before the visit of Brighton: “Sometimes...
Ange Postecoglou says his team have had an “outstanding” season by winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League, depite their 4-1 defeat by Brighton leaving Tottenham finishing the Premier League campaign in 17th place. MATCH REPORT: Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Brighton & Hove Albion Available to UK users only. Read full article at...
Whether the aforementioned factors will be enough for Levy to hold his nerve remains to be seen. Levy said he had “shared in that pain and frustration” of the fans this season before the Europa League triumph, and thanked Postecoglou and the players for “making this incredible achievement possible”. He added: “This is one trophy...
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is yet to discuss his future at the club following their Europa League triumph. Victory over Manchester United in Wednesday’s final ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for a trophy. However, speculation over whether Postecoglou will be sacked has continued given Tottenham sit 17th in the Premier League table with one game to...
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told fans “season three is better than season two” as they gathered at a victory parade for the Europa League champions. The Australian is in his second year with the club and before landing a first trophy for Spurs in 17 years, it had been anticipated he would lose his job...
Of course, the biggest development this summer will inevitably be the identity of their head coach. Ange Postecoglou etched his name into Tottenham folklore on Wednesday night, yet his position heading into next season remains uncertain. Whether the euphoria of what unfolded in Spain changes the direction of travel regarding Postecoglou’s future should become clear...
The Europa League success was Tottenham’s first trophy since a 2008 League Cup win, with a Uefa Cup triumph back in 1984. Postecoglou has come under pressure this season with Spurs currently fourth from bottom in the Premier League. But former Northern Ireland international Armstrong added: “I think it could be a turning point for...
Speak to those behind the scenes and they will explain injuries have been the most pertinent factor behind Tottenham’s predicament. Son Heung-min, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Richarlison and Guglielmo Vicario among many others have spent extended spells on the sidelines this season – many of them with muscular issues....