Tottenham confirm official update on appointment of new manager as Postecoglou sacked
Tottenham opted to sack Ange Postecoglou on Friday evening despite winning the Europa League this season.
While finishing 17th in the Premier League was an unacceptable feat, Spurs did qualify for the Champions League for the 2025/26 campaign.
However, that was not enough for him to keep his job despite promising that season three would be better than season two.
Spurs to make new manager announcement in due course
The Lilywhites released a statement on 6 June confirming that, after reviewing his performances and reflecting on the decision, they opted to part ways with their manager.
Tottenham also confirmed that the news on the appointment of a new manager would be announced in due course.
| Season | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal difference |
| 2024/25 | 60 | 26 | 8 | 26 | +16 |
| 2023/24 | 41 | 21 | 6 | 14 | +11 |
The owners certainly deserve sharp criticism for their delay in sacking Postecoglou, a decision that has left the club in a precarious position heading into the 2025-26 season.
They had identified Postecoglou’s tactical inflexibility and Spurs’ inconsistent performances as concerns months ago, yet they hesitated to act.
Tottenham may pay the price for acting so late
This indecision has squandered valuable time, leaving Tottenham scrambling to appoint a successor like Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, or Thomas Frank.
A new manager could have been integrated by now, shaping the squad through the January transfer window to address defensive frailties and bolster midfield creativity.
Instead, the delayed process risks a rushed appointment, potentially misaligned with the club’s vision for attacking, high-pressing football.
The late sacking disrupts pre-season preparations, hindering the new manager’s ability to implement tactics and build cohesion.
Key players may face uncertainty, impacting morale, while transfer targets could be missed due to the managerial uncertainty.
This mess could be devastating, as a poorly prepared squad risks another season of mediocrity, alienating fans and jeopardising top-four aspirations.
Daniel Levy’s cautious approach, prioritising financial prudence over decisive action, has left Tottenham vulnerable to a chaotic transition, potentially derailing their competitive edge in the Premier League and Europe.