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Coach Enze Postecoglou presented Tottenham's long-cherished trophy for the first time in 17 years.
Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-0 on the 22nd of last month (Korea time) to reach the top of the Europa League in the 2024-2025 season. It was the first time in 17 years since winning the League Cup in the 2007-2008 season. In the case of the European match, it was the first time in 41 years since winning the UEFA Cup, the predecessor of the Europa League in the 1983-1984 season.
However, the English Premier League was a humiliation. Tottenham lost to Brighton 1-4 in the final EPL match on the 26th of last month. Tottenham, which had 38 points (11 wins, 5 draws and 22 losses), ended the season in 17th place, the remaining Maginot line. Since the launch of the EPL, not only the points but also the ranking is the worst.
Postecoglou took the helm of Tottenham on July 1, 2023. He always came out on top in the second year of each team he led. He led Australia's South Melbourne and Brisbane, Japan's Yokohama Marinos and Australia's national teams to win the championship in his second year.
Scottish Celtic, who were in charge just before Tottenham, have won the regular league for the second consecutive year. In particular, he completed the Scottish domestic treble (three gold medals) in his second year at Celtic. It also worked for Tottenham.
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Postecoglou is under contract with Tottenham until June next year. We also have a one-year extension option. But Tottenham's choice was to be replaced. Tottenham dismissed Postecoglou on the 7th after a performance evaluation and in-depth review. The board unanimously concluded that the change was necessary' it officially announced.
The EPL performance was ultimately hampered. Tottenham started positively at the beginning of the EPL in the 2023-2024 season, but only gained 78 points in 66 recent EPL games. It recorded the worst performance in EPL history in the 2024-2025 season. Winning the Europa League is one of the club's greatest moments, but it was impossible to make a decision devoted solely to winning. In the upcoming season, we should be able to compete for the top ranks in more moments through change. It's one of the most difficult decisions we've ever made. I believe it is the best decision for future success. I wish for the future of Postecoglou, he explained.
However, there is strong opposition. Son Heung-min and others are protesting their pain by saying goodbye to the relay. England's 『BBC" introduced the players' reaction on the 8th 'Tottenham captain Son Heung-min praised Postecoglou as a club legend'
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Son Heung-min said on his SNS account on the 7th, `Coach Postecoglou, you changed the direction of this club. He believed in himself and us without being shaken for a single moment'You always knew what we could do. Did it your way, gave our team the most wonderful night in decades. We shall cherish the memory for the rest of our lives,' he lamented.
Son Heung-min remembered Postecoglou by posting several pictures, including the Europa victory. He didn't forget to say thank you. He said 'You gave me captaincy. It's one of the greatest honors of my career. It was an amazing privilege to learn the leadership of Postecoglou up close. 'Thanks to the coach, I became a better player and a better person' and ended with 'postecoglou, you are the eternal legend of Tottenham'
Vice-captain James Maddison also 'I will be forever grateful that you not only recruited me, but also appointed me as a vice-captain of the club and a member of the leadership group from the outset. You led us to victory, and we became European champions. What will go down in the history of this club is you and your Winning Mentality' Madison moved the nest from Leicester City to Tottenham in the summer of 2023.
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The gatekeeper Guglielmo Vicario 'From the first time I called, you always believed in me. Many other moments will be forever remembered, including the opportunity to be part of the leadership group. Not only are you the best director, but you are a great person, a true leader, and a mentor. He's someone I always respect. Everything we have achieved together will go down in the history books, he stressed.
Centerback Mickey van der Penn 'Thank you for everything. You trusted me from the first day you came to the club. There have been many ups and downs over the past two years, but they have always trusted us and encouraged us. It was a huge part of the success the club has had this year, and I am forever grateful for including me in that success.'"
Striker Dominic Solanke is grateful to have signed him into this wonderful club. Thank you for bringing me a great trophy. I will never forget the conversation I had before signing the contract, and the moment I achieved that dream.'"
Brentford coach Thomas Frank is considered a strong candidate for Postecoglou's successor. He was at the helm of Brentford in October 2018 and successfully commanded his seventh season. Brentford finished 10th in the EPL this season.
Coach Frank can be recruited by paying 9 million pounds (about 16.5 billion won), which is 'Buyout'. Coach Frank is closely linked to Tottenham's general manager Johan Lange.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
