Spurs captain Son Heung-min hailed Ange Postecoglou a “Tottenham Hotspur legend ceaselessly” after the Australian was sacked regardless of delivering the membership’s first main trophy in 17 years.
Postecoglou led Spurs to Europa League triumph little over two weeks in the past, that means the membership will function within the Champions League subsequent time period, however the 59-year-old was relieved of his duties on Friday.
Tottenham completed seventeenth within the Premier League – one place above the relegation locations – after a report of twenty-two defeats in 38 league matches.
Following a overview of performances and after important reflection, the Membership can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 6, 2025
“Gaffer. You’ve modified the trajectory of this membership,” Son mentioned in a publish on Instagram.
“You believed in your self, and us, since day one and by no means wavered for a second. Even when others did.
“You knew what we have been able to all alongside. You probably did it your method. And your method introduced this membership the most effective evening it’s had in a long time. We could have these recollections for all times.
“You trusted me with the captaincy. One of many highest honours of my profession. It’s been an unimaginable privilege to study out of your management up shut. I’m a greater participant and a greater particular person due to you.
“Ange Postecoglou, you’re a Tottenham Hotspur legend ceaselessly. Thanks, mate.”
We’re extraordinarily grateful to Ange for his dedication and contribution throughout his two years on the Membership.
Ange will at all times be remembered as solely the third supervisor in our historical past to ship a European trophy.
Thanks Ange 🤍 pic.twitter.com/gT6deIaa5e
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 6, 2025
Son’s sentiments have been echoed by different members of Tottenham’s enjoying squad.
Micky van de Ven mentioned: “Gaffer, Thanks for every thing!
“Believed in me from the primary day I arrived on the membership. Many ups and downs within the final two years however you saved believing in us and saved pushing us.
“Massive a part of the success from the membership this yr, and ceaselessly grateful that u made me a part of it.”
Whereas striker Dominic Solanke added: “Thanks for bringing me to this excellent membership, thanks for bringing us a beautiful trophy.
“Gained’t ever neglect the convo we had earlier than I signed and we achieved a dream! All the most effective in your subsequent journey.”
Amongst these within the operating to exchange Postecoglou is Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Fulham’s Marco Silva, Crystal Palace’s FA Cup-winning supervisor Oliver Glasner and former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.
