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Why Tottenham will be 'pleased' Ange Postecoglou landed Nottingham Forest job

Alex Charlton
Alex Charlton

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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Ange Postecoglou is still adored by Tottenham supporters after delivering the Europa League trophy.

Postecoglou was recently announced as Nottingham Forest manager, taking over from former Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

The Australian's first match will come at the Emirates Stadium as Forest take on Arsenal in the Premier League.

While it will be tough to watch the 60-year-old in a rival dugout, the Lilywhites may well be chuffed with his appointment.

Ange Postecoglou lifts the Europa League trophy.
Postecoglou promised success and delivered (Credit: Imago)

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

Ange Postecoglou's appointment benefits Tottenham financially

Some Forest supporters have voiced their discontent at Postecoglou's arrival, referencing what unfolded last term.

However, if he starts with a win against the Gunners, then that will all be forgotten rather quickly.

Many will have been wondering if Spurs are still paying Postecoglou now that he has landed a new job.

  • The 60-year-old managed 101 games for the Lilywhites
  • He picked up 47 wins
  • Postecoglou averaged 1.53 points per match

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – does not believe so.

“I imagine Tottenham are no longer paying him any salary because he's taken on another job in the same league,” Wenham said.

“People hear these headlines that when you get sacked, you get paid a certain amount of money, and it doesn't really work like that. You normally get paid your normal salary until your contract runs out.

“So Tottenham as a club are probably quite pleased that he's got another job straight away so soon after leaving Tottenham.”

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What did Ange Postecoglou earn when he was sacked by Spurs?

When he was sacked in June, Postecoglou had two years remaining on his contract in North London.

Furthermore, it was reported that the former Celtic boss received compensation between £4-7million.

Postecoglou was also due £2m for winning the Europa League, which he achieved in his final game for the Lilywhites.

Now that he is managing Forest, Spurs should no longer be paying him, with the two teams set to meet in December.

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