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Despite winning the Europa League, Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham just days later.
Just 16 days after lifting the Europa League trophy and ending Tottenham Hotspur’s 17-year wait for silverware, Ange Postecoglou was shown the door in a move as shocking as it is symbolic.
What should have been a turning point in Spurs’ fortunes quickly unravelled, revealing the deeper dysfunction that even continental glory couldn’t mask.
Here are the three key reasons behind Postecoglou’s abrupt and ironic dismissal.
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3. Tension Over Failure to Land Key Target
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Tottenham's 2024–25 season began with great promise and ambition.
One of the earliest signs of this was the club's discreet attempt to secure the services of Rennes’ teenage sensation, Desire Doue.
The attacker, touted as one of European football’s next golden boys, made a low-profile visit to Spurs’ Enfield training facility. Enthralled by Postecoglou’s vision, a deal seemed within reach.
But that dream quickly slipped away as Doue instead signed with Paris Saint-Germain, where he went on to star in the Champions League final that same season.
His success elsewhere served as a painful reminder of what could have been.
That failed pursuit not only left a hole in Spurs’ attacking plans but also foreshadowed a wider pattern of repeated misses in the transfer market that ultimately undermined the manager's project and sparked internal friction over recruitment strategy.
2. Growing Disconnect with the Squad
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During the early days of his tenure, Postecoglou was known for his personable touch and visible presence within the squad.
At away matches, he was often seen having breakfast with players, casually chatting over his trademark ham and cheese toastie. It fostered a sense of unity and approachability.
However, as the season wore on, that dynamic changed.
According to reports by BBC Sports Postecoglou became increasingly distant. Instead of joining team meals, his breakfast would be sent to his room. He would remain largely unseen at team hotels until midday.
This shift in behaviour created a void, with players beginning to seek guidance and voice concerns to assistants rather than the man in charge.
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1. A Calamitous Domestic Season
Ultimately, the most glaring reason for Postecoglou’s sacking was Tottenham’s dismal Premier League campaign. Despite the high of European success, Spurs plummeted to 17th in the league table, just one place above the relegation zone.
With 22 defeats and only 11 wins, it was the club’s worst top-flight season in recent memory.
The contrast between continental triumph and domestic failure proved too jarring to ignore.
The Europa League win, while historic, couldn’t cover up the rot that had taken hold in week-to-week league competition.
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