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‘Forever connected’ – Ange Postecoglou sends emotional message to Tottenham fans and players after sacking

Ange Postecoglou emotionally thanked Tottenham fans and players after his sacking was announced on Friday. Spurs have dismissed the Australian from his post exactly two years to the day since he was appointed in north London. Postecoglou’s two-year stay at Spurs has come to an endGetty The decision has come after their worst ever Premier League season in which they finished 17th and lost 22 of their 38 fixtures. Postecoglou ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for a trophy with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. However, it wasn’t enough to keep him in the job, and the 59-year-old has written an emotional statement in response. “When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride,” he said. “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 foundations that mean 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. Ange.” Postecoglou has bid an emotional farewell to the fansGetty Reacting to the news live on talkSPORT, former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp said it was a tough outcome for Postecoglou. “It’s harsh… It’s a difficult one, I mean, they were atrocious this year. The league form, fourth from bottom, they had a shocker.” “Great, they won the cup,” he added. “But overall, I suppose Daniel [Levy, chairman] is looking at it and thinking, ‘Hang on, [Erik] Ten Hag last year, Man United kept him on, went out and bought some players under his leadership, then suddenly they sack him off.’ “They’ve taken a chance with Ange, brought in three or four, five new players and suddenly things haven’t improved in the league by Christmas. Then he’s got to go, now they’re stuck with players they may have brought in.” Redknapp also admitted: “I thought it was a certainty, doesn’t shock me at all. “Daniel has had two weeks or whatever since the cup final to have come out and just said, ‘Look, he’s our manager, why all this speculation? He’s here for next season.’ Redknapp believes it was harsh but wasn’t surprised with the decisionGetty “From day one, after they won that cup, he never came out and said a word. I knew then, for sure, he was finished.” England boss Thomas Tuchel responded during a press conference by saying: “I have the biggest respect for him. He’s a huge character. “But we are responsible for the results. I feel for every manager, and have huge sympathy, especially in this spot [being sacked] I was in the same spot and it was horrible.” talkSPORT understands that Brentford boss Thomas Frank is a strong contender to replace Postecoglou. The Dane has been hugely impressive appointment in west London but has a hefty release clause that’s believed to be £9million. Frank also has a long-standing relationship with Spurs’ technical director Johan Lange. Next Tottenham manager odds - talkSPORT BET Thomas Frank – 1/2 Marco Silva – 5/1 Michael Carrick – 8/1 Oliver Glasner – 12/1 Carlos Corberan – 12/1 Xavi Hernandez – 14/1 Scott Parker – 20/1 Andoni Iraola – 20/1 Roberto De Zerbi – 20/1 Mauricio Pochettino – 25/1 Francesco Farioli – 25/1 Gareth Southgate – 25/1

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‘Forever connected’ – Ange Postecoglou sends emotional message to Tottenham fans and players after sacking

Ange Postecoglou emotionally thanked Tottenham fans and players after his sacking was announced on Friday.

Spurs have dismissed the Australian from his post exactly two years to the day since he was appointed in north London.

Postecoglou’s two-year stay at Spurs has come to an end

The decision has come after their worst ever Premier League season in which they finished 17th and lost 22 of their 38 fixtures.

Postecoglou ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for a trophy with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final.

However, it wasn’t enough to keep him in the job, and the 59-year-old has written an emotional statement in response.

“When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride,” he said.

“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 foundations that mean 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. Ange.”

Postecoglou has bid an emotional farewell to the fans

Reacting to the news live on talkSPORT, former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp said it was a tough outcome for Postecoglou.

“It’s harsh… It’s a difficult one, I mean, they were atrocious this year. The league form, fourth from bottom, they had a shocker.”

“Great, they won the cup,” he added. “But overall, I suppose Daniel [Levy, chairman] is looking at it and thinking, ‘Hang on, [Erik] Ten Hag last year, Man United kept him on, went out and bought some players under his leadership, then suddenly they sack him off.’

“They’ve taken a chance with Ange, brought in three or four, five new players and suddenly things haven’t improved in the league by Christmas. Then he’s got to go, now they’re stuck with players they may have brought in.”

Redknapp also admitted: “I thought it was a certainty, doesn’t shock me at all.

“Daniel has had two weeks or whatever since the cup final to have come out and just said, ‘Look, he’s our manager, why all this speculation? He’s here for next season.’

Redknapp believes it was harsh but wasn’t surprised with the decision

“From day one, after they won that cup, he never came out and said a word. I knew then, for sure, he was finished.”

England boss Thomas Tuchel responded during a press conference by saying: “I have the biggest respect for him. He’s a huge character.

“But we are responsible for the results. I feel for every manager, and have huge sympathy, especially in this spot [being sacked] I was in the same spot and it was horrible.”

talkSPORT understands that Brentford boss Thomas Frank is a strong contender to replace Postecoglou.

The Dane has been hugely impressive appointment in west London but has a hefty release clause that’s believed to be £9million.

Frank also has a long-standing relationship with Spurs’ technical director Johan Lange.

Next Tottenham manager odds - talkSPORT BET

Thomas Frank – 1/2

Marco Silva – 5/1

Michael Carrick – 8/1

Oliver Glasner – 12/1

Carlos Corberan – 12/1

Xavi Hernandez – 14/1

Scott Parker – 20/1

Andoni Iraola – 20/1

Roberto De Zerbi – 20/1

Mauricio Pochettino – 25/1

Francesco Farioli – 25/1

Gareth Southgate – 25/1