Victor Postecoglou, the Europa League victor, dismisses his coaching role.
Tottenham Hotspur bid farewell to manager Ange Postecoglou, despite their recent UEFA Europa League triumph, a victory they haven't tasted in 17 long years. The decision, announced on a Friday evening, comes 16 days after their monumental achievement. As of now, a successor remains in the shadows.
The Spurs, in a heartfelt statement, commended Postecoglou for his tireless efforts and valuable contributions during his two-year tenure. Yet, they underlined that sentiments alone couldn't dictate their decision, especially after clinching the title.
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Postecoglou joined Tottenham from Celtic Glasgow two seasons ago. This season, with former national player Timo Werner in tow, the Spurs floundered in the Premier League, landing a mediocre 17th place.
Although Postecoglou tasted European success, the season was marred by domestic struggles. The Spurs endured a whopping 22 Premier League defeats, a record among non-relegated teams. Their league position, a pitiful 17th, marks their worst-ever finish in the Premier League. The board acknowledged the numerous hurdles, including a string of injuries to key players like Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Richarlison, Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Lucas Bergvall. Moreover, the board prioritized the European campaign. Nevertheless, they deemed the decline in domestic performance too steep and potentially damaging for the club's long-term aspirations.
Despite the emotional high of the European triumph, the board, led by Chairman Daniel Levy, decided that it couldn't outweigh the disappointing league results and the instability experienced throughout the season. Consequently, they opted for a change in management to bolster the club's competitive position in the future.
The Spurs, in their bid to improve their domestic performance, may now focus on strengthening their squad in the Premier League as they search for a new manager to succeed Postecoglou, a move aimed at bolstering their competitive position in European-leagues, including the Premier League.
With the departure of Postecoglou, the spotlight shifts to potential candidates who can steer the team away from the poor domestic results they endured this season, marked by a 22-defeat Premier League record and a 17th place finish – their worst-ever in the league – while also building on the team's recent UEFA Europa League triumph.
