Tottenham Chairman Levy Defends Sacking Postecoglou After Europa League Win

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy described the sacking of coach Ange Postecoglou, shortly after leading the club to its first major trophy in 17 years, as an "emotionally difficult" but necessary decision due to the team's poor Premier League performance, finishing 17th. Postecoglou was dismissed just 16 days after winning the Europa League final, a victory that secured Spurs a Champions League spot. Levy emphasized that the decision was collective and highlighted the need for a fresh start with new ideas under the newly appointed head coach, Thomas Frank, who was praised for his intelligence and ability to develop young talent. Former Spurs captain Hugo Lloris expressed surprise over the dismissal but praised Postecoglou's achievement of winning the trophy despite a challenging season marked by injuries and a strategic focus on the Europa League. Levy remains grateful to Postecoglou and affirmed that he will always be part of Tottenham's history. The club conducted a thorough search for Frank, focusing on key managerial qualities to restore the club's competitiveness in all competitions.