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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49 h. ago Ange Postecoglou departs Tottenham in glory but sacking him was the logical choice

The Australian led the club to its first silverware in 17 years but Spurs’ form in the Premier League was too concerning to risk keeping him as head coach

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51 h. ago Ange Postecoglou proud of bringing ‘glory’ back to Tottenham

Spurs have dismissed Ange Postecoglou.

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51 h. ago How a mole in the camp and his squad's fatal flaw helped bring down Ange Postecoglou: The truth about why Tottenham sacked trophy

The final chapter was heroic. Much like the first. And for all the difficulties in between Ange Postecoglou will forever be celebrated at Tottenham as the man who ended the longest wait.

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51 h. ago Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou as head coach despite Europa League glory

Victory in Bilbao fails to save Australian’s jobThomas Frank among candidates to take overAnge Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham despite winning the Europa League. That European trophy, a first for 41 years, could not prevent him from being removed after a Premier League campaign in which Spurs lost 22 of their 38 games and finished 17th.Postecoglou departs after exactly two seasons in charge, leaving his successor with the benefit of Champions League football next season. Daniel Levy, the club chair and a minority owner, will now seek to appoint a 14th permanent manager in 24 years at the boardroom helm. The club have met with intermediaries to discuss a potential move for Brentford’s Thomas Frank. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou and weigh up move for £10m Thomas Frank

Europa League triumph fails to save manager’s jobSpurs say it was one of their ‘toughest decisions’Analysis: Levy wanted more than one-punch knockoutTottenham have sacked Ange ­Postecoglou as their manager, describing it as “one of the toughest decisions we have had to make”, and are considering whether to replace him with Brentford’s Thomas Frank, who has a £10m release clause.Postecoglou led Spurs to Europa League glory on 21 May, beating ­Manchester United in the final in ­Bilbao to end a 17-year trophy drought. It sparked delirium among fans, an outpouring of relief and the feeling among some of them that he deserved the chance to continue in the role. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Maresca leads Chelsea’s new band of brothers to Champions League return | Jacob Steinberg

Head coach puts pragmatism over his principles in win at Nottingham Forest that will delight once-warring ownersSo much for inverted full-backs and carefully crafted coordinated positional play. In an echo of Ange Postecoglou turning to direct football to lead Tottenham to glory in the Europa League, Enzo Maresca’s reward for putting pragmatism over his principles was a chance to bask in the schadenfreude of telling his critics to “eff off” after a performance so no-nonsense there were times when it felt as if we had been transported back to when nobody ever questioned Chelsea’s mentality or quality when the heat was on.This is progress. There were plenty of raised eyebrows when Chelsea parted company with Mauricio Pochettino at the end of last season, just when it seemed the Argentinian had them on the right path, and brought in an inexperienced dogmatist from Leicester. Just when were these detached American owners going to get out of their own way? The accusations came thick and ...

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2 w. ago ‘Serial winner’ Ange Postecoglou keen to bring more success to Tottenham

The Australian has masterminded Spurs’ first trophy since 2008.

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou felt lack of Tottenham 'faith' in narrow focus on Europa League glory

Spurs boss said he made decision in January to put all the eggs in the Europa League basket

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou insists everyone misinterpreted infamous 'second season' quote

Ange Postecoglou's declaration that he always won trophies in his second season with clubs hung over him all season - but he insists it was taken the wrong way after landing Europa League glory with Tottenham

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2 w. ago Tottenham beat Manchester United to land Europa League glory in Bilbao

A first-half goal separated the Premier League pair.

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2 w. ago Brennan Johnson strikes to clinch Europa League glory for Tottenham

For Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham, there was only one story, one mission. It was not about what happens next with the manager; that can wait. It was about grasping an opportunity that does not come around very often, about emerging from what has felt like a generation’s worth of jibes; about winning.On a golden night for their long-suffering followers, they chased the baggage off their backs, they changed the narrative. Yet again, Postecoglou won in his second season. For the first time since 2008, Tottenham got their hands on a trophy. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tottenham clinch Europa League glory on golden night to floor Manchester United

For Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham, there was only one story, one mission. It was not about what happens next with the manager; that can wait. It was about grasping an opportunity that does not come around very often, about emerging from what has felt like a generation’s worth of jibes; about winning.On a golden night for their longsuffering followers, they chased the baggage from their backs, they changed the narrative. Yet again, Postecoglou won in his second season at a club. For the first time since 2008, Spurs got their hands on a trophy. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Why Europa League glory for Tottenham may not be enough for Ange Postecoglou

A first trophy since 2008 is within reach for Spurs — but their manager could yet pay the price for their domestic failings

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou deserves to go out in blaze of glory after unforgettable Tottenham reign

Tottenham's season has been unthinkable after 21 losses but no one can argue that Ange Postecoglou's chaotic reign hasn't been entertaining. We won't forget him and that's why he deserves to go out with the trophy he promised

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4 w. ago Ange Postecoglou 'will quit Spurs if he wins Europa League’ due to lingering frustration

Ange Postecoglou has Tottenham within 90 minutes of Europa League glory but has been tipped to quit the Premier League club if he delivers European success this month

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