Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has defended the “emotionally difficult” decision to sack manager Ange Postecoglou, despite the Australian leading the club to their first major trophy in 17 years – the Europa League title.
Postecoglou was dismissed just 16 days after the triumph due to a poor 17th-place Premier League finish.
Levy expressed gratitude for Postecoglou’s contributions, including a fifth-place finish in his first season and the trophy win, but emphasized the club’s need to “compete in all competitions.”
Thomas Frank, former Brentford boss, has been appointed as the new manager until 2028.
Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham confirmed Frank was the “absolute number one candidate” after a “thorough process” that identified 10 key characteristics for the role.
Both Levy and Venkatesham highlighted Frank’s intelligence, communication skills, and his ability to develop young players.
Levy, now overseeing his 13th permanent manager in over 25 years, stated, “Failure is not an option, the desire [is] to succeed.” He views Frank’s arrival as a “fresh start” to build on last season’s trophy success.
