Tottenham Hotspur Chairman Daniel Levy Breaks Silence on Ange Postecoglou's Sacking

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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has finally spoken out about the club's decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, who guided the team to their first silverware in 17 years by winning the Europa League. Despite the Australian's success, Levy explained that the board felt that winning the Europa League was not enough and that they wanted to win the Premier League title. Levy went on to praise the new manager, Thomas Frank, for his intelligence, communication skills, and technical abilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy explained that the club's decision to sack Ange Postecoglou was a collective one, not a personal decision.
  • Levy stated that the board felt that winning the Europa League was not enough and that they wanted to win the Premier League title.
  • Postecoglou was sacked after guiding the team to their first silverware in 17 years by winning the Europa League.
  • The new manager, Thomas Frank, has been appointed after ending his nearly decade-long stay at Brentford.
  • Levy praised Frank for his intelligence, great communication skills, and superhuman personality, as well as his technical abilities.
  • Tottenham finished 5th with 66 points in Postecoglou's first season, and 17th in his second season.
  • The club's decision to sack Postecoglou was reportedly an emotional one, but they believe it was the right decision for the club.
  • Postecoglou and his family will always be welcome back at the club, with Levy stating that he has an excellent relationship with the Australian.

Statistics:

  • Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League last season.
  • The club finished 5th with 66 points in Postecoglou's first season.
  • Postecoglou guided the team to their first silverware in 17 years by winning the Europa League.
  • Thomas Frank, the new manager, has a nearly decade-long stay at Brentford before joining Tottenham.
  • Postecoglou was 59 years old at the time of his sacking.

Sources:

  • Spurs' in-house media
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.