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Summary

Live Reporting

Written by Craig Nelson, Adwaidh Rajan & Mel Edwards.

  1. 'We are forever connected'

    Ange Postecoglou, head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, celebrates with the trophyGetty Images

    "When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride. 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. 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." - Angelos "Ange" Postecoglou

  2. How Spurs turned the day on its head

    It's been a busy day for us here on the live text page as Ange Postecoglou made his Tottenham exit - exactly two years to the day that he was appointed as manager.

    We have had to scramble as a day when we had prepared for Thomas Tuchel's news conference ahead of England's World Cup qualifiers tie against Andorra was turned on its head by the news coming out of Spurs.

    We have done our best to keep you on top of it all and you can go back to the best bits of news, reactions and analysis from the recap posts directly below this entry.

  3. Recap - All the reactions as Postecoglou is sacked

    There were plenty of reactions from the world of football as Ange Postecoglou left the Tottenham job, after steering them to the Europa League triumph against Manchester United:

  4. Recap - Postecoglou fired by Spurs

    Just days after helping Tottenham win their first silverware in 17 years, Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Spurs.

    Here's how the Australian manager's departure unfolded today:

    We have also looked at:

  5. Get Involved - 'We are a joke of a club'

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    In my 40 plus years as a Spurs fan there haven't been many moments to be proud of. ENIC have taken the proudest of them all and taken the club back to being an embarrassment. #ENICout

    Anon

    We are a joke of a club. What a Spursy decision to sack him. How the board can say you have to take emotion away from this decision. FOOTBALL IS BUILT ON EMOTION!! IT'S THE REASON WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL.. What an utter joke.

    Tristen Bishop

  6. 'It's an insane decision to sack Postecoglou'

    Rosa Anderson, from the Hometown Glory podcast, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live on Spurs sacking Ange Postecoglou: "I am so devastated by this decision and disgusted.

    "People can come up with all the reasons but the fact is, this wasn’t a League Cup. This is possibly the third-biggest trophy he could have won us. Biggest trophy in 40 years and he delivered it to us.

    "For me, it’s an insane decision. The man who brings you your greatest victory, the most emotional night, the incredible highs, and then you think you can give him his P45">"Who’s going to come now? They’re moving the parameters all the time. So why would someone us? I’m sure there will be stupid enough, good luck to them."

  7. Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    Yet for many, Ange Postecoglou delivering on his promise to guide them towards a first trophy in 17 years meant that he deserved a chance to deliver again in a third season.

    And their ire has this evening been turned towards the Spurs owners and chairman...

  8. Not always a match made in heaven - Postecoglou and Spurs fans

    While the sentiment of Tottenham ers who have ed us today has been overwhelmingly in of Ange Postecoglou, the Australian has had his fair share of criticism from fans during the course of what has been a tumultuous second season.

    There was an exchange with an angry er after defeat by Fulham, another similar back and forth happened after defeat at home to Leicester and Postecoglou confronted the away end after they criticised players after losing at Bournemouth in December.

    He also cupped his ear in what looked to be a defiant gesture towards Tottenham ers in a defeat to Chelsea, although the Australian later said he simply wanted to hear their cheers.

  9. I’ll always be grateful for the way you led us - Pedro Porro

    We have been keeping an eye on the social media channels for a response from any Tottenham players.

    Spain full-back Pedro Porro is the first, as far as we can see, to comment.

    He wrote on Instagram:

    "Thank you for everything, boss. For mentoring me early on, helping me settle into the club, and trusting me out on the pitch.

    "I’ll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows.

    "Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club’s history and for that, you’ll always be celebrated.

    "Wishing you all the very best, boss."

    Pedro Porro and Ange PostecoglouGetty Images

  10. Have Tottenham made the right decision in sacking Postecoglou?

    The messages we are getting from Tottenham ers seem to be of one voice at the moment.

    With that in mind, it seems to be the right time to conduct a show of thumbs:

    Do you believe the Spurs board have made the correct decision in sacking Ange Postecoglou?

    Thumbs up for yes, down for no.

  11. Get Involved - 'No vision, no future'

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    I can’t believe Levy sacked Ange. How do you sack a manager who had to accept losing Harry Kane, only being able to recruit young inexperienced players or failed loanees, half of the squad being unavailable through injury through most of the season, then having won a major European trophy. No vision, no future.

    Stan

    Absolutely disgraceful from Spurs. Ange has only gone and won Spurs' only silverware in two decades and they sack him. I hope karma comes along and relegates them.

    Woodsy

  12. 'It is sometimes not enough to win a trophy'

    Thomas TuchelGetty Images

    Talking about trophies, here's England manager Thomas Tuchel on Tottenham's sacking of Ange Postecoglou:

    "It just shows you that it is not only about titles, you can survive seasons without titles if your connection, the and the belief and the trust between the coach and the club is strong then you can overcome seasons without titles.

    "If there is slight disbelief, if there are concerns, if the trust is not there anymore, obviously then it is sometimes not even enough to win a trophy after so many years.

    "I have biggest respect for him. He's a huge character, he brought a trophy, he said he will deliver in the second year and he did.

    "But this is part of the job, we are responsible for the results and we are responsible for the development of the team so, whether we like it or not, sometimes it is us who has to take the full responsibility."

  13. New Spurs boss could win silverware instantly

    A general view of the UEFA Super Cup trophyGetty Images

    It took Ange Postecoglou two seasons, but he eventually won a trophy in his 101st and final competitive game in charge.

    There was a chance he could have made it two trophies in two competitive games as Tottenham's next is in the Uefa Super Cup against Paris St-Germain.

    That means whoever does become the next Tottenham manager, they will have the chance to win a trophy in their first game in charge.

    Spurs will face PSG in the Italian city of Udine on 13 August.

    The one-off tie pits the winners of the Champions League against the Europa League winners.

    Luis Enrique's PSG thrashed Inter 5-0 in the Champions League final while Spurs overcame Manchester United 1-0 in an all-Premier League final in the Europa League in Bilbao.

    Manchester City were the most recent English side to win the Super Cup while Chelsea won it in 2021 and Liverpool triumphed two years earlier.

    Spurs will face Arsenal in a friendly in Hong Kong on 31 July before facing Newcastle United in South Korea. They will then face Bayern Munich in a friendly on 7 August, almost a week before the Super Cup.

  14. 'I'll continue to push on to do what I do'

    That discussion is one for another day.

    For now, here is a highlights reel of Ange Postecoglou's most colourful news conferences during his two seasons in charge of Tottenham...enjoy!

    'Sometimes they kill off the main character'

  15. Who could replace Postecoglou at Tottenham?

    Adwaidh Rajan
    BBC Sport

    It's always a case of 'the king is dead, long live the king' in football.

    As promised, here's a rundown about who could be the next manager to take the Tottenham hot seat:

    Thomas Frank, Brentford

    Brentford boss Thomas FrankGetty Images

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank has been tipped as a leading contender to replace Postecoglou. The Danish manager, 51, has been in charge of the Bees since 2018, guiding them to the Premier League at the end of the 2019-20 and keeping them there since.

    Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth

    Andoni Iraola, Manager of AFC Bournemouth reactsGetty Images

    Andoni Iraola replaced Gary O’Neil as the Bournemouth manager in the summer of 2023 and has been a resounding success at the Cherries. Bournemouth finished 13th in 2023-24 with 13 wins before finishing even higher, in ninth place, in the recently concluded campaign.

    Marco Silva, Fulham

    Marco Silva, Manager of Fulham, looks onGetty Images

    Marco Silva has managed Hull City, Watford, Everton and Fulham in England and has been in charge of the Cottagers since 2021. His Fulham side were contenders for European football this season before eventually finishing 11th and have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals during the past two seasons.

    Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace

    Oliver Glasner head coachGetty Images

    Oliver Glasner will be in demand this summer after helping Crystal Palace win their first major trophy - beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final last month. The former Eintracht Frankfurt boss, who won the Europa League with the Bundesliga side, was linked with a move to Tottenham in 2023.

    Mauricio Pochettino, United States

    Mauricio PochettinoGetty Images

    Could Mauricio Pochettino be on his way back to Tottenham? Currently the manager of the United States preparing for a home World Cup, the Argentine made Spurs a regular top-four side and also guided them to the Champions League final in 2019, only to be sacked later in the year.

  16. 'I feel for them' - Tuchel on Postecoglou

    While Adwaidh sorts that, Melissa is busy transcribing England manager Thomas Tuchel's news conference.

    He has spoken about Ange Postecoglou's sacking, saying generally about managers who lose their job: "I feel for them, I have been in that spot and it's horrible."

    Tuchel won the Champions League as Chelsea manager. He was sacked the following year, 100 days after the club's then new owners took charge.

    More to follow.

    Thomas TuchelGetty Images

  17. Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    We know, we know - it's too soon to talk about who might replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager, but Tom has mentioned the Frank word, so what can we do?

    Several names have already been mentioned, so my colleague Adwaidh has been looking into that.

    A summary of the main names in the frame is coming up...

  18. Get Involved - 'Good riddance to them, Ange'

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    I can't imagine it'll take long for another club to hire Ange, and they'll be lucky to have him!

    Samuel

    Shocking decision, can't wait to see Ange lift silverware again while Tottenham fight for 7th place again. Good riddance to them Ange.

    Anon

    Tottenham are a ridiculous club. If the wheels fall off then Ange will be vindicated. This decision confirms that football is a business first and foremost. Tottenham crunched the numbers and would prefer Champions League qualification to trophies. It's not guaranteed with Thomas Frank or whoever else is mooted to take over.

    Tom

  19. Levy has 'not read the room at all'

    Alfie Watts and Owen Wood attends the BAFTA Television AwardsGetty Images

    Tottenham fan Alfie Watts, who won BBC's Race Across the World in 2024, says he is "fuming" after Spurs sacked manager Ange Postecoglou.

    "I’m fuming. I can’t really get my head around it. I think it’s a baffling decision," Watts told BBC Radio 5 Live.

    "I understand the domestic form was awful, and I understand that it wasn’t acceptable for a manager to continue after that.

    "But, he had the backing of the fans, he had the backing of the players and he had Champions League football.

    "For any manager at Tottenham, it should be an absolute nailed on to start the second [means third season] season.

    "We’re going to have a season of what-ifs. What we should have done was given him the first 10 games of the season, let him build his team again and then, if the form continued, he wouldn’t have anywhere to go.

    "Again, Daniel Levy has put himself in a position where he makes his position look untenable. He’s not read the room at all."

  20. Craig Nelson
    BBC Sport reporter

    We have had a flood of messages from Tottenham ers - most them disgruntled - and plenty from fans of opposition clubs who seem equally perplexed by this decision.

    BBC Radio 5 Live have also been busy interviewing Spurs fans.

    Here's a bit of reaction from 5 Live...