Football Manager Ange Postecoglou dismissed in real-time update: Previous head coach pens heartfelt farewell statement as Spurs ponder over Frank Lampard and Marcelo Silva as potential successors.
Tottenham have scrapped Ange Postecoglou, much to the dismay of supporters, following the team's subpar domestic season and the club's first-ever win in the Europa League against Manchester United. The hot seat is heating up, with the potential next manager being none other than Thomas Frank, who has been a sensation at Brentford.
Thomas Frank has been tipped to take over as the new Spurs manager, with his impressive track record at Brentford positioning him as the clear frontrunner. Spurs have set their sights on Frank, even though Fulham's Marco Silva is also in the mix. Other options include Brentford's Simone Inzaghi, who recently took a job with Al-Hilal, and Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner, who stated his intention to remain with the Eagles.
Trading Postecoglou for Frank could be costly, with the latter having a £10 million release clause. The compensation for Postecoglou is estimated to be in the millions, making this change a pricey affair.
Players are reportedly disappointed with Postecoglou's dismissal, as several Spurs players, including Son, Solanke, Vicario, and Porro, have publicly expressed their support for the ex-manager on social media.
Spurs' next move will likely be to negotiate with Frank and settle on a deal. In the meantime,crack the whip, Tottenham, and get that deal done!
Extra Insight: Tottenham has seen some personnel changes in addition to the manager, with executive director Donna Cullen leaving after 20 years of service and Ryan Mason leaving to pursue a managerial career at Championship side West Brom. The shake-up also includes the appointment of Vinai Venkatesham as CEO, a man who once served as Arsenal's CEO.
Sources suggest that these moves could be a prelude to majority owners Enic pumping fresh funds into the club.
Footnotes:
[1] Telegraph, "Cost of sacking Postecoglou revealed as Spurs splash out £6m on manager's release," https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/06/01/tottenham-sack-ange-postecoglou-sack-cost-spurs-purse-6m/
[2] Mirror, "Ange Postecoglou sacked by Tottenham - and Thomas Frank odds-on to replace Aussie as boss," https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ange-postecoglou-sacked-tottenham-27807185
[3] Goal, "Tottenham Hotspur: Daniel Levy sacks Ange Postecoglou and eyes three main managerial targets," https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-hotspur-daniel-levy-sacks-ange-postecoglou-and-eyes-three-main/bltca6bb0e6f57a8af7
[4] Mail, "Tottenham lead the chase for Brentford manager Thomas Frank with talks set to begin after Ange Postecoglou is sacked," https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11953585/Tottenham-set-lead-chase-Brentford-boss-Thomas-Frank.html
- Despite the ongoing disappointment among Tottenham supporters, the club is reportedly on the verge of appointing Thomas Frank as the new manager, given his impressive performance at Brentford.
- The potential cost of trading Ange Postecoglou for Thomas Frank could be significant, with the latter having a £10 million release clause, while the compensation for Postecoglou is estimated to be in the millions.
