Tottenham Sack Postecoglou After Lowest Top-Flight Finish Since 1977

Ange Postecoglou has been hailed as a 'Tottenham Hotspur legend' by captain Son Heung-min and other players following his sacking as Spurs manager after just two seasons. Postecoglou ended Tottenham's 17-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League in May 2025 but was dismissed due to a disastrous Premier League campaign that saw the club finish 17th, their lowest top-flight finish since 1977. Despite the poor domestic form, players praised Postecoglou for his leadership and belief in the team, with Son calling him a transformative figure who helped him grow both as a player and person. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and defender Micky van de Ven also expressed their admiration for Postecoglou's management and mentorship. The club's supporters’ trust expressed concern over yet another managerial change, as Postecoglou's departure means Spurs will appoint their fifth permanent manager in six years. Brentford’s Thomas Frank is reportedly the frontrunner to succeed him.