6 h. ago Tottenham face Thomas Frank dilemma thanks to unusual Brenford clause

Thomas Frank has quickly emerged as Tottenham's top target to replace Ange Postecoglou, but their pursuit of the Brentford boss could be more difficult than anticipated

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11 h. ago Brentford's No.1 next manager target revealed as Thomas Frank makes Tottenham stance clear

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has emerged as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham with the Bees ready to target Ipswich's Kieran McKenna

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11 h. ago Mauricio Pochettino breaks silence on Tottenham return to replace Ange Postecoglou

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a Tottenham return as they eye a new manager but the USA boss insists the timing is not right for him to head back to north London

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11 h. ago Thomas Frank in pole position for Tottenham job as Mauricio Pochettino rules out Spurs return

Brentford boss Frank the leading contender to replace Ange Postecoglou with Pochettino comeback ‘not realistic’

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13 h. ago Mauricio Pochettino rules himself out of contention for Tottenham job

The United States boss says a return to his former club is ‘not realistic’.

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13 h. ago Mauricio Pochettino plays down links with Tottenham return: ‘It’s not realistic’

The former Spurs boss has oft been linked with a return though is unlikely to succeed the sacked Ange Postecoglou

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13 h. ago Tottenham’s dismissal of Ange Postecoglou brings identity crisis to the fore once again

The Australian’s exit may have felt inevitable but questions remain over how Spurs rebuild following yet another managerial dismissal

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25 h. ago Bilbao was a glorious blip for Spurs – and that’s why Levy had to sack Postecoglou | Jonathan Wilson

Tottenham chair was not blinded by silverware and decided finishing fourth-bottom of the Premier League was not enoughIn football, there is always a lot of light and noise. There is always a lot of emotion. That is both its appeal and why it is so difficult for those in the game to make decisions. Ange Postecoglou gave Tottenham one of the great nights in the club’s history when they won the Europa League in Bilbao.A first trophy in 17 years. A first European trophy in 41. It’s easy to understand why the instinct is gratitude, to hope that somehow victory can be self-replicating, that silverware begets silverware and something fundamental in Tottenham’s being was transformed at San Mamés. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago James Maddison pays emotional tribute to Ange Postecoglou after Tottenham sacking

Tottenham have sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just 16 days after winning the Europa League and James Maddison has shared a tribute to the Australian on social media

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31 h. ago Tottenham: Harry Redknapp 'not writing off' Mauricio Pochettino return after Ange Postecoglou sacking

Former boss believes that Spurs project is highly attractive to potential successors

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31 h. ago Saka ruled out of England qualifier, Ronaldo will not play at Club World Cup – matchday live

Latest news and updates before Saturday’s footballFixtures | Tables | Mail matchday.live@theguardian.comPaul is confident that Tottenham will succeed if they appoint Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou:“There’s probably been too much over thinking on this. I sent this message to my son last night. ”It’s the right decision. He can leave a hero and will always be welcomed back. £100m just for turning up in the CL is too much to gamble on him getting top four. I know Frank hasn’t managed at CL level and he may be out of his depth but, personally, I’ve been walking out of games during the tenure of the last 3 managers. That needs to stop and if Frank gets me to stay 90+ minutes every week, he’s a step up! It will be interesting whether Frank can attract top quality signings. I see Manor Solomon’s coming back. Not a good start to the window!!” Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Premier League coach explains why Spurs had to sack Ange Postecoglou – 'You can kill them'

Ange Postecoglou was sacked despite winning the Europa League for Tottenham - but one Premier League coach was not surprised by the decision taken by Daniel Levy

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32 h. ago Why Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou split was right, even if it feels awfully wrong to most and borderline obscene

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: An incidental detail about that statement is there was no name attached to it. It wasn't signed by Levy, nor was he quoted, but his fingerprints were on each of the 368 words.

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33 h. ago 'Big mistake': Australian press react to Ange Postecoglou's 'cold

Spurs’ decision to dismiss Postecoglou has caused uproar down under

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33 h. ago Spurs hunt for new manager, Saka ruled out of England qualifier – matchday live

Latest news and updates before Saturday’s footballFixtures | Tables | Mail matchday.live@theguardian.comPaul is confident that Tottenham will succeed if they appoint Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou:“There’s probably been too much over thinking on this. I sent this message to my son last night. ”It’s the right decision. He can leave a hero and will always be welcomed back. £100m just for turning up in the CL is too much to gamble on him getting top four. I know Frank hasn’t managed at CL level and he may be out of his depth but, personally, I’ve been walking out of games during the tenure of the last 3 managers. That needs to stop and if Frank gets me to stay 90+ minutes every week, he’s a step up! It will be interesting whether Frank can attract top quality signings. I see Manor Solomon’s coming back. Not a good start to the window!!” Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Thomas Frank's stance on leaving Brentford as Tottenham make him top manager target

Thomas Frank is among the frontrunners to become the next Tottenham manager after they sacked Ange Postecoglou - and the Brentford boss has made his feelings clear about moving on

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35 h. ago Ange casts a Celtic return shadow until Brendan Rodgers cracks a light on sticky contract situation

As long as Rodgers keeps his cards close to his chest then second Ange coming will on the agenda after every dropped point

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36 h. ago ‘A Spurs legend forever’: players hail Ange Postecoglou in wake of sacking

Son leads players’ tributes to the Australian managerSupporters’ trust expresses ‘concern’ at another changeSon Heung-min has praised Ange Postecoglou as a “Tottenham Hotspur legend” as the club’s supporters’ trust expressed “concern” with another change in manager.Postecoglou ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for silverware with Europa League success over Manchester United in Bilbao on 21 May, but it failed to earn the Australian a third season. A club statement on Friday announcing Postecoglou’s departure highlighted a woeful Premier League campaign where Tottenham finished 17th, their lowest top-flight finish since relegation in 1977. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Spurs hunt for new manager, England face Andorra in World Cup qualifier – matchday live

Latest news and updates before Saturday’s footballFixtures | Tables | Mail matchday.live@theguardian.comAs always, I want to hear from you today! What are your thoughts on Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal? Did he deserve to be sacked? Who will replace him?Also, will you be watching England later today? Which starting XI should Thomas Tuchel go for? Let me know. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Mauricio Pochettino eyed for sensational Tottenham return but key obstacle remains

Tottenham enjoyed a successful period with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm and he's being considered as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou - but finances may scupper any hope of a return

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