Ange Postecoglou Former Head Coach

A retrospective on the “Angeball” era in North London, documenting his career win percentages, honours, and his impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tactical Identity

High-Pressing 4-3-3 / 2-3-5

Tenure

July 2023 — June 2025

Final Status

101 Games Managed

The rise and fall of ‘Angeball’ at Tottenham Hotspur

Ange Postecoglou had quite the right at Tottenham Hotspur during a two-year spell in charge between 2023 and 2025. Playing his patented ‘Angeball’, the amiable Australian came flying out the blocks as his Spurs side played a high-octane brand of football that delighted the Lilywhites‘ supporters. However, a drop-off in form would see Tottenham finish outside of the Champions League places but, crucially, do enough to earn a spot in the Europa League. Despite a hugely underwhelming domestic campaign, in which Tottenham would finish 17th in the Premier League, Spurs would go on to win the Europa League in a memorable night in Bilbao. It was not enough to save Postecoglou’s job, though, as he was consequently replaced by Thomas Frank at Hotspur Way.

Ange Postecoglou: How does his Tottenham Hotspur record compare to elsewhere?

During his two-year spell at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Postecoglou had a win percentage of 46.53 per cent. The highest of his career was at Celtic, where he had a 73.45 win rate. After Spurs, he of course had an ill-fated stint at Nottingham Forest, where he failed to win any of his eight games. Here is a list of Postecoglou’s career win rates.

Ange Postecoglou | Managerial Record

Career Summary & Tenure Analysis

Team	From – To	G	W	D	L	Win %
South Melbourne	Apr 1996 – May 2000	160	85	33	42	53.13
Australia U20	Jan 2001 – Feb 2007	34	23	4	7	67.65
Panachaiki	Mar 2008 – Dec 2008	33	16	9	8	48.48
Whittlesea Zebras	Apr 2009 – Aug 2009	16	2	4	10	12.50
Brisbane Roar	Oct 2009 – Apr 2012	84	42	24	18	50.00
Melbourne Victory	Apr 2012 – Oct 2013	32	15	7	10	46.88
Australia	Oct 2013 – Nov 2017	49	22	12	15	44.90
Yokohama F. Marinos	Jan 2018 – Jun 2021	161	80	28	53	49.69
Celtic	Jun 2021 – Jun 2023	113	83	12	18	73.45
Tottenham Hotspur	Jul 2023 – Jun 2025	101	47	15	39	46.53
Nottingham Forest	Sep 2025 – Oct 2025	8	0	2	6	0.00
Career Totals		790	414	153	223	52.41%

Data reflects permanent managerial positions. Correct as of .

Ange Postecoglou delivered on Tottenham Hotspur promise

Postecoglou once famously declared that he always wins a trophy in his second season. At the time, it was used as a stick by some in the media to beat the Australian with. But, as he kept stressing, it wasn’t statement of confidence, it was a statement of fact. And it was a declaration that he was able to back-up at Tottenham Hotspur too, as he ended a 17-year wait for a trophy by leading the Lilywhites to Europa League glory in May 2025 thanks to a 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao. It was the continuation of a trophy-laden career. You can see all of Postecoglou’s career honours to date below.

Achievement Portfolio