Tottenham have sacked Australian manager Ange Postecoglou on the back of a poor finish in the Premier League, just a fortnight after lifting the Europa League trophy. Here’s why it doesn’t stack up.
Jackson Barrett
Spurs captain Son Heung-min has made it clear the victorious Spurs players want Ange Postecoglou to stay on as manager after his Europa League triumph.
Ian Chadband
Ange Postecoglou’s bold declaration he always wins trophies in his second season threatened to prove a millstone around his neck — but his Europa League win with Tottenham has kept up his stunning track record.
Ben Smith
Ange Postecoglou’s Europa League triumph with Tottenham will go down as the single greatest achievement by any Australian coach, and cements his legacy as one of the greatest Australian coaches.
Such has been Tottenham’s disastrous Premier League campaign, Europa League glory isn’t expected to be enough for Ange Postecoglou to keep his job as Spurs manager.
Marco Monteverde
Arne Slot's Liverpool have destroyed Spurs 5-1 to win the Premier League and send Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou ever closer to the exit door.
Tottenham can still do “big things” this season despite the pressure building on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.
The father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his billionaire son has expressed an interest in buying English Premier League club Liverpool.
Staff Writers
English football great Michael Owen has backed Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, praising the Australian coach’s single-minded attacking instincts.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has urged Tottenham to maintain standards they set in Saturday's stunning 4-0 win at Manchester City.
Simon Peach
Ange Postecoglou cut a dejected figure after watching his Spurs side switch from 45 brilliant minutes to 45 minutes of dross in the shocking loss at Brighton.
Cameron Burgess has had to bide his time to become the eighth West Australian to step onto the pitch in an English Premier League game - and the Ipswich Town defender is already feeling the itch.
Manchester City began their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Chelsea, while Brentford chalked a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace
After a barren few years in terms of Australians plying their trade in the EPL, there once again will be a slight green and gold twinge to this year’s proceedings.
Two Australian footballers are set to mix with music royalty after Ed Sheeran bought a share in English Premier League club Ipswich Town.
The English Premier League returns this weekend with one Australian looking towards the top of the table and two others trying to stay away from the bottom.
Glenn Moore
A Perth Glory academy product — whose only senior game for the club came at Optus Stadium against West Ham — has signed with one of the world’s biggest soccer clubs.
As something of a veteran when it comes international tours, Chris Smalling is looking forward to meeting AS Roma’s legions of fans down under ahead of their match with AC Milan at Optus Stadium.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has heaped praise on two A-League clubs on his return to Australia but still harbours doubt over how the game can grow.
Ed Bourke
An Erling Haaland double has left Manchester City within touching distance of an unprecedented fourth successive EPL title as they won 2-0 away at Tottenham.
As the English Premier League reaches its climax, Ange Postecoglou looms as the man who might have the biggest say in the outcome of the title race.
The Premier League title race will go to the last day of the season after Arsenal returned to the top of the standings with a 1-0 win at Manchester United.
James Robson
Joondalup product and Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is set to become the eighth West Australian in history — and the first in eight years — to reach the heady heights of the English Premier League.
The champions of England and Europe have made their presence felt in WA, as Perth plays host to an Australian-first visit from one of the world’s most famous sporting clubs.
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