Ange Postecoglou sacked as Tottenham manager two weeks after Europa win

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as manager of English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur, just two weeks after he delivered the north London club its first silverware in 17 years.

The 59-year-old Australian was two seasons in to a four-year contract at Spurs.

Tottenham won last month's Europa League final, sparking wild celebrations among the club's long-suffering supporters and speculation Postecoglou may be spared.

However, the club's disappointing EPL season — its worst ever — was too much for powerbrokers.

Despite having one of the more expensive squads in the top flight of English football, Spurs finished 17th, just above the relegation zone.

Postecoglou was the first Australian to manage in the Premier League.

At a parade last month celebrating the Europa League win, Postecoglou told fans "season three is better than season two".

He was born in Greece and moved Down Under with his family aged five.

In a statement released Friday, local time, Postecoglou said he was proud of his achievements at Tottenham.

"The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime," he said.

"Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget."

He also said the foundations had been laid so "this club should not have to wait 17 years for its next success".

Ange Postecoglou had been in charge of Tottenham for two seasons. (Reuters: Action Images/Paul Childs)

In a statement, the club said it was "extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution".

"However, the board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place," it said.

It described Postecoglou's sacking as "one of the toughest decisions we have had to make".

"Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club's greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph," it said.

The club said it had a "talented, young squad and Ange has given us a great platform to build upon".

"We wish him well for the future. He will always be welcome back at our home," it read.

Postecoglou's tenure was punctuated with outbursts, at fans and journalists, who criticised Spurs performances.

Earlier this week, he told the ABC's Australian Story program winning a trophy with Tottenham had fulfilled a dream.

"I have no doubt that for me the mission when I joined the football club was to win a trophy," he says.

Postecoglou has previously managed teams in Australia's A-League, as well as the men's national team, the Socceroos.

He has also coached in Japan, before being headhunted by Scottish giants Celtic, where he became popular figure after steering the squad to significant successes, including a the so-called domestic treble of winning all three of the country's major trophies during the 2022-23 season.

Tottenham have not announced whom they plan to replace Postecoglou with.

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