New Delhi, June 7
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has penned an emotional letter after the club sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou on Friday.
The shocking news came just weeks after Ange led the team to their first European trophy in 41 years, with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao.
Son labelled the Aussie a ‘club legend forever’ and believes he is a better player and a better person because of Ange.
“Gaffer. You’ve changed the trajectory of this club. You believed in yourself, and us, since day one and never wavered for a second. Even when others did. You knew what we were capable of all along. You did it your way. And your way brought this club the best night it’s had in decades. We will have those memories for life.
“You trusted me with the captaincy. One of the highest honours of my career. It’s been an incredible privilege to learn from your leadership up close, I am a better player and a better person because of you. Ange Postecoglou, you are a Tottenham Hotspur legend forever. Thank you, mate,†posted Son on Instagram.
Ange joined Spurs from Celtic in the summer of 2023 and ended the North London side’s 17-year trophy drought by leading them to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao. However, that was not enough for the Australian to continue at the helm, given he oversaw the side to their worst finish in the Premier League having finished 17th in the table with 11 wins, five draws and 22 losses during the 2024-25 campaign.
Ange’s sacking means Spurs will be appointing their fifth permanent manager in six years since Mauricio Pochettino left in 2019. Brentford’s Thomas Frank is reported to be the front-runner for the opening.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Very harsh decision by Spurs! Winning a European trophy after 41 years is massive, and they sack him for one bad league season? Football clubs have zero patience these days. Ange deserved at least one more year to turn things around. 🤦â€â™‚ï¸
Son's message is so heartfelt! You can tell how much Ange meant to the players. In India we value loyalty and relationships - this shows modern football clubs care only about instant results. Emotional intelligence matters too!
As an Indian football fan, I find this decision shocking. 17th in PL is bad, but he won them a European trophy! Indian clubs would kill for that kind of success. Shows the insane pressure in top European leagues.
The way Son talks about becoming a better person under Ange... that's what true coaching is about! In India we always say a good teacher shapes character, not just skills. Football should remember this too.
Maybe the board had valid reasons we don't know about. Finishing 17th is unacceptable for a club like Spurs, Europa League or not. In the long run, they need consistent league performance to attract top players.
This reminds me of how we treat cricket coaches in India - one bad series and calls for resignation start! Football or cricket, fans and boards need to show more patience. Building a team takes time. #SupportTheProcess
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