Tottenham’s Shameful Sack of Ange Postecoglou Exposes Club’s Chronic Delusion
Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to sack Ange Postecoglou just 16 days after he ended their 16-year trophy drought is a disgraceful act of self-sabotage—one that exposes the club’s chronic delusion.
In a move that perfectly encapsulates the self-sabotaging incompetence of Tottenham Hotspur, the club has sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just 16 days after he delivered their first major trophy since 2008—the Europa League. This decision, driven by the same toxic mix of entitlement, arrogance, and impatience that has plagued Spurs for decades, proves once again that Daniel Levy and the delusional Tottenham fanbase are their own worst enemies.
A Trophy Wasn’t Enough?
Postecoglou, in his second season at the club, achieved what no Spurs manager had done in 16 years: he won silverware. Yet, instead of building on this success, Levy and the board have pulled the trigger in a move that reeks of the same short-termism that has kept Tottenham in the shadow of their rivals. Instead they are now looking at Brentford boss Thomas Frank as the Aussies successor - a man who has won an EFL Championship Play-off Final and reached the giddy hits of 9th in the English Premier League in his illustrious managerial career.
What exactly were the expectations? A Premier League title? Champions League glory? This is Tottenham Hotspur, a club that has spent the better part of a century finding new and inventive ways to disappoint. The arrogance of believing they are entitled to immediate dominance—despite years of mediocrity—is staggering.
The Levy Problem: A Businessman, Not a Winner
Daniel Levy has turned Tottenham into a commercial powerhouse, but his ruthless pragmatism when it comes to managers has ensured the club remains a footballing afterthought. He sacks managers at the first sign of turbulence, yet refuses to back them properly in the transfer market.
Postecoglou was the latest victim of Levy’s impossible standards. After finally winning something, he was deemed expendable - likely because Levy and the Spurs hierarchy believe they can attract an elite manager who will magically turn them into title contenders overnight. But who would want to work under such conditions?
The Tottenham Fanbase’s Napoleon Complex
Then there’s the fanbase—a group that, despite decades of evidence to the contrary, still believes Tottenham are a "big club" that should be competing for the biggest trophies. The reality? Spurs are the 8th-most successful club in England, behind the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle in terms of major honours.
Yet, their supporters act as if they are on par with Liverpool or Manchester United, demanding instant success while turning on managers at the first setback. This is a fanbase that booed Postecoglou one minute and then celebrated him the next. The entitlement is astounding.
What Now? More Chaos, More Excuses
Tottenham will now embark on yet another managerial hunt, likely chasing a big name who will either reject them or fail under the weight of unrealistic expectations. Meanwhile, Postecoglou—a proven winner at every level—will walk into another job and succeed, while Spurs remain trapped in their cycle of delusion and disappointment.
The truth is, Tottenham Hotspur are not an elite club. They are a well-run business with a nice stadium, a wealthy owner, and a fanbase that refuses to accept their true place in football’s hierarchy. Until Levy and the supporters adjust their expectations, the cycle of sacking managers and falling short will continue.
Postecoglou deserved better. But then again, so did Pochettino, Conte, Mourinho, and every other manager who has been chewed up and spat out by a club that still doesn’t understand why it never wins anything.