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Postecoglou would certainly be a coup. His dismissal by Spurs, while not a shock given a worst-ever Premier League finish, still hurt given that he had just en
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has described the decision to sack manager Ange Postecoglou as "strange."
Former Barcelona head coach Xavi is also among the potential options being considered in the event of head coach Matthias Jaissle departing.
The Australian’s exit may have felt inevitable but questions remain over how Spurs rebuild following yet another managerial dismissal
Tottenham fire Ange Postecoglou after 17th-place Premier League finish, despite Europa League trophy
The Australian manager ended Spurs trophy drought, but it was not enough to counterbalance poor league performance
That’s probably why his services were offered to another club before his sacking was made official by Spurs on Friday. Alfredo Pedulla revealed on Football Italia that Postecoglou was offered to Italian giants AS Roma prior to his dismissal.
The mayor of Melbourne has implored Tottenham to reconsider their decision to sack Aussie countryman Ange Postecoglou. Postecoglou was dismissed last week just 16 days after leading Spurs to the Europa League, with it determined that a first trophy in 17 years was not enough to redeem the Aussie after a dismal domestic season.
Postecoglou never beat Chelsea or Arsenal in the league, going 0-8 against the club’s biggest rivals. In cup competitions, Tottenham also flattered to deceive. They were humiliated by Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and barely avoided embarrassment against Tamworth in the FA Cup before being knocked out by Aston Villa.
Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven has questioned the club’s decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, describing it as “strange”. Spurs parted ways with Postecoglou less than
"Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties."