TOTTENHAM have sacked three members of Ange Postecoglou’s coaching staff following the Aussie manager’s dismissal yesterday.
Postecoglou was relieved of his duties in North London yesterday despite leading Spurs to a first trophy in over 17 years this season.
PAAnge Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham yesterday[/caption]
GettyAssistant coach Nick Montgomery has been axed too[/caption]
GettyFormer Crystal Palace star turned Spurs assistant Mile Jedinak has also been dismissed[/caption]
The 59-year-old said his “overriding emotion is one of pride” following his dismissal, while Spurs claimed the decision to sack the former Celtic boss was one the “toughest” the board has had to make.
Now the search for a new manager is underway and Spurs are already clearing the decks for their number one target – Brentford gaffer Thomas Frank.
The Telegraph have revealed that Postecoglou’s assistants Nick Montgomery, Sergio Raimundo and Mile Jedinak have all been axed too.
However, senior assistant coach Matt Wells and goalkeeper coach Rob Burch have remained in their roles.
Sporting director Johan Lange is leading the search for Spurs’ new boss with Bees gaffer Frank, 51, thought to be the front-runner for the position.
It’s claimed that Frank is keen on taking the job at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and would want to bring members of his coaching staff along with him.
Although the Dane is Spurs’ preferred candidate, the club are reportedly “carefully assessing” their options with Fulham‘s Marco Silva and Bournemouth‘s Andoni Iraola also in the frame.
It’s widely understood that Spurs would have to fork out around £10m to release Frank from his current deal with Brentford, which runs until 2027.
GettyThomas Frank is Tottenham’s number one target to replace Postecoglou[/caption]
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Spurs have already had to splash the cash to get rid of Postecoglou, with the Aussie pocketing a rumoured £4m compensation fee on top of his £2m bonus for leading the club to Europa League glory.
Sporting director Lange and Frank have history, with the pair coaching together at Danish club Lyngby and maintaining a good relationship since those days.
Tottenham told fans in a statement that “news on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course”.
Fans have hit back at Spurs for their decision to dismiss Postecoglou after winning the Europa League.
While club is also facing a dressing room revolt with players more likely to leave after Postecoglou’s exit, according to reports.
But the Spurs hierarchy reiterated that they cannot base their decisions off their performance in just one competition.
Their statement read: “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.
“It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond.
“This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude.
“We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.”
Ange Breaks Silence On Tottenham Sacking
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.”
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