⚪ Daniel Levy on Sacking Postecoglou: "It Was Emotionally Difficult, But Necessary"
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has admitted that parting ways with Ange Postecoglou just 16 days after the club’s historic Europa League win was “emotionally difficult”—but ultimately the right call.
The Australian manager was dismissed after lifting Spurs’ first major trophy in 17 years, a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao. Despite the silverware, a disastrous Premier League season—where Spurs finished 17th—sealed his fate.
🎙️ Levy: "We Needed to Compete in All Competitions"
“I don’t regret appointing Ange. I’m very grateful to him,”
Levy told the club’s media.
“We were over the moon to win a trophy. But we need to compete in all competitions. Emotionally it was difficult, but we feel it was the right decision for the club.”
Postecoglou becomes the latest in a long list—13th permanent manager under Levy’s 25-year reign.
🧠 Thomas Frank Takes Over — Spurs Aim for a Rebuild
In a swift transition, former Brentford manager Thomas Frank was named as Postecoglou’s replacement. The Danish tactician has signed a contract through 2028.
“We ran a really thorough process—at speed,”
said new Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham.
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Over 30 candidates were evaluated
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10 key characteristics were used to define the “Spurs identity”
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Frank emerged as the clear number one
🔍 Why Frank? A Focus on Youth, Intelligence, and Fresh Ideas
Venkatesham and Levy praised Frank’s:
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Player development skills
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Clear communication
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Tactical versatility
“Thomas is a super human being, highly intelligent, and technically strong,”
said Levy.
Frank’s appointment signals a new phase for Spurs—a fresh start, but one built on the momentum of last season’s Europa League glory.
🧠 Levy’s Mindset: Pressure, Persistence, and “No Option to Fail”
Despite criticism and turnover, Levy remains committed.
“I’ve got broad shoulders,” he said.
“Failure is not an option. Because it’s so difficult, I want to succeed even more.”
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