‘This club is addicted…’ – Tottenham fans all say the same thing after controversial Ange Postecoglou sacking
TOTTENHAM FANS have slammed the club as a “disgrace” for sacking manager Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian manager was axed by Spurs today despite leading the club to their first trophy in over 17 years with Europa League success this season.
A club statement claimed that the unanimous decision to sack the 59-year-old was one the “toughest” the board has had to make.
Adding: “Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.”
But fans have been left less convinced that moving Postecoglou on was the right decision, with the announcement sparking fury on social media.
One fan wrote: “Absolute disgrace!!”
While another added: “What an absolute joke of a football club”.
A third simply fumed: “DISGRACE.”
A fourth posted: “This club is addicted to self-sabotage. Embarrassing. Thanks Ange, for reminding us what it’s like to actually win something.”
And a fifth wrote: “Stunned, and incredibly disappointed.”
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Postecoglou, who had recently teased a third season in charge, released a statement to the fans after his dismissal.
The farewell message read: “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.”
Later adding: “There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.
“We have also laid the foundations that means this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success.”
Tottenham told fans in a statement that “news on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course”.
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ANGE Postecoglou issued a statement just moments after being axed.
It read: “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.
“That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.
“There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.
“We have also laid the foundations that means this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success.
“I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them. I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters.
“I know there were some difficult times, but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.
“It’s important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.
“And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.
“A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special.
“We are forever connected. Audere est Facere.”
Brentford manager Thomas Frank is currently thought to be the front-runner to take over from Postecoglou.
Frank has become one of the Premier League’s most highly rated managers thanks to his work with the Bees.
However, Fulham boss Marco Silva is also thought to be in the frame for the North London club.
Hiring Frank could prove costly business, with the Dane’s release clause believed to be around £10million.
Reports had already claimed Spurs will have to fork out £4million in compensation to dismiss Postecoglou, with that figure coming on top of the £2million bonus he earned for winning the Europa League.