London, August 4 – Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has shed light on the club’s decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, insisting it was a “collective decision” taken after careful evaluation—even in the wake of a historic Europa League triumph.
Postecoglou led Spurs to silverware in Bilbao, where Brennan Johnson’s winner secured a 1–0 victory and ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought. However, that success came against the backdrop of a disastrous Premier League campaign, which saw Tottenham finish 17th in the table with 22 defeats—just scraping clear of relegation.
Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap, Levy acknowledged that while the European triumph was a proud moment, the club’s long-term trajectory was in question. “Ultimately, I’m responsible,” he said. “But this was a collective decision. The technical staff presented a clear rationale for why we needed to make a change.”
Levy credited Postecoglou for the Europa League run but emphasised that results across a full domestic season carried significant weight. “You can’t ignore 38 games of league football,” he added. “We respect everything Ange achieved, but we have to look at the overall direction of the team.”
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has since been appointed as Postecoglou’s successor, with the club hoping to blend his tactical discipline and Premier League experience with a renewed focus on stability.
In the aftermath of Postecoglou’s departure, Spurs issued a detailed statement thanking the Australian for his service, while also outlining the reasoning behind their decision—a move designed to offer transparency to fans still digesting the shock dismissal.
While many supporters remain divided, Levy’s comments suggest that the club is firmly focused on the bigger picture, prioritising long-term competitiveness over short-term success.