Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has announced the dismissal of head coach Ange Postecoglou, ending his two-year tenure despite bringing the club its first major silverware in 17 years.
European Triumph Tempered by Domestic Decline
Postecoglou’s most significant achievement was guiding Spurs to victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final on 21 May 2025—securing their first European trophy since 1984. However, the club’s domestic performance was abysmal: finishing 17th in the Premier League with just 38 points, suffering 22 losses, and setting a new low for points in a Premier League season theguardian.comen.wikipedia.org. Their campaign also included early exits from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, and a demoralising defeat to Brighton on the season’s final day theguardian.comen.wikipedia.org.
Board Holds Strategic Review
Following a comprehensive review, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and the board “unanimously concluded that a change was necessary in the best interests of the club” reuters.comchannelnewsasia.com. A statement from the board acknowledged Postecoglou’s role in re-establishing attacking football and delivering a historic European triumph but stressed that consistent performance across all competitions is essential for sustained success onefootball.comspurs-web.com.
According to the statement:
“Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph… It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for success going forward.” onefootball.com
Postecoglou’s Farewell and Legacy
Ange Postecoglou, 59, became the first Australian and Greek head coach in Spurs history when appointed in June 2023 on a four-year contract en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org. He led Tottenham to a fifth-place finish and Europa League qualification in his first season, earning plaudits for an attacking style and record-breaking early run of wins en.wikipedia.org. Postecoglou expressed pride in his work and gratitude to players, staff, and fans for their support during his tenure theguardian.comonefootball.com.
Search for a Successor Begins
Tottenham have already initiated discussions with potential successors. Brentford manager Thomas Frank is considered the frontrunner, although activation of a club release clause may be required theguardian.comthetimes.co.uk. Other names reportedly in the frame include Marco Silva, Michael Carrick, Andoni Iraola, Roberto De Zerbi, and Xavi Hernández thetimes.co.uktalksport.com. The club aims to secure a new head coach ahead of their UEFA Super Cup appearance against PSG in August thetimes.co.uken.wikipedia.org.
