tottenham sack Postecoglou despite Europa win…shadow of 17th in league

the glory of winning the Europa League – and the hard knocks

on June 6, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur officially sacked manager Ange Postecoglou. postecoglou led the club to their first major trophy in 17 years, winning the UEFA Europa League in just his second year in charge, but he was forced to step down after just two weeks in charge. “Despite success in European competitions, poor league results were the main reason for the change of manager,” the club said

worst league record, a decisive factor in the sacking

• in the 2024-25 Premier League season, Tottenham finished 17th, the club’s worst finish in the league since its inception
• with just 36 points from 38 league games, the team was just above the relegation zone, and spent most of the season in the bottom half of the table.
• despite an attacking football philosophy and a Europa League win, a lack of tactical flexibility, distance from the squad, and internal discord were cited throughout the league as reasons for the poor performance

official club statement and manager’s farewell

• “After reviewing performance and careful consideration, we have sacked the manager,” the club said, adding that “while we recognize his achievements in winning European trophies, a serious underperformance in the league has necessitated a change.”
• in his farewell, Postecoglou said he was “proud of his time at Tottenham and leaves with faith in the club’s future.”

potential successor: Thomas Frank-Marco Silva

• thomas Frank (Brentford): tottenham have entered talks with Brentford to appoint Frank, who has been touted as a potential successor[10][13][16][19].
• marco Silva (Fulham): silva, who has plenty of Premier League experience, is also on the shortlist
• other Premier League proven managers are also being considered, such as Bournemouth’s Iola

conclusion

despite the glory of winning the Europa League, Tottenham parted ways with Postecoglou following a league-worst run of form, internal unrest, and tactical limitations. Finding a successor is an urgent task to restore the club’s competitiveness in the league and revitalize its fortunes.