Levy: Postecoglou’s tough sacking at Tottenham, Frank in charge

Levy Explains Postecoglou’s Departure and Frank’s Arrival at Tottenham

Daniel Levy, Tottenham Hotspur chairman, has described the recent decision to dismiss Ange Postecoglou as “emotionally difficult”. Postecoglou, 59 years old, led Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years, defeating Manchester United in the Europa League final last month. This result also secured qualification for next season’s Champions League, but it was not enough to keep Postecoglou in the job.

“I am very grateful to Ange,” Levy told the club’s internal media. “I do not regret appointing Ange. In his first season we finished fifth and in the second season we were very happy to win a trophy, but we need to compete in all competitions. We felt we needed a change.”

Daniel Levy

Levy added that the decision was collective and that he maintains an excellent relationship with Postecoglou, who will always be part of the club’s history. Despite winning a trophy, Postecoglou also suffered 22 defeats in the league, Tottenham’s worst record in the Premier League to avoid relegation, finishing in 17th place in the table.

Last week, Tottenham announced the hiring of Thomas Frank, former Brentford coach, as the club’s new head coach.

“We carried out a very thorough process, at great speed,” said the new Spurs chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, sitting alongside Levy. “We defined 10 characteristics that we believe are important to be a successful technical director at Tottenham Hotspur, we analyzed in great detail, through our technical staff, more than 30 candidates. Thomas was absolutely the number one candidate. We couldn’t be more excited that he is joining the club.”

Vinai Venkatesham

Venkatesham also highlighted his enthusiasm for the development of young players that Frank has demonstrated.