Tottenham have had 13 permanent managers in Daniel Levy's 25 years as chairman Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says sacking manager Ange Postecoglou after he led the club to victory in the Europa League was "emotionally" difficult. The Australian was relieved of his duties just 16 days after a1-0 victory over Manchester Unitedin the final in Bilbao secured Spurs' first major trophy for 17 years. Postecoglou paid the price for a poor domestic campaign in which his side finished 17th in the Premier League, with former Brentford bossThomas Frank brought in to replace him. "I don't regret appointing Ange, I'm very grateful to Ange. In his first season we finished fifth and in his second we were over the moon to win a trophy," Levy told the club's media team. "But we need to compete in all competitions, and we felt that we needed a change. "Emotionally it was difficult but we feel that we've made the right decision for the club." Levy has held his position at Tottenham for more than 25 years with Frank becoming the 13th permanent manager in that time. "I've got very broad shoulders," Levy said. "Failure is not an option, the desire [is] to succeed. And because it's so difficult, I want to succeed even more." Levy and newly-appointed Spurs chief executive Vinai Venkateshamwere both involved in the process of bringing Frank in after spent seven successful years at Brentford. The 51-year-old Dane has signed a deal that will keep him in charge at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until 2028. "We ran a really, really thorough process - at speed," Venkatesham said. "We defined 10 characteristics that we think are important to be a successful manager at Tottenham Hotspur, we analysed in real detail, through our technical staff, more than 30 candidates. "We had a lot of time with the shortlist and Thomas was absolutely the number one candidate. "We could not be more excited to have him join the club. "Personally, one of the things I've excited about is that he is an outstanding developer of young players so I really look forward to seeing what he can do with the squad we have here." Levy added: "Whenever you have a new coach, it's always a fresh start. [There are] always have different ideas but we want to build on the success of winning a trophy last season. "One of the things that stood out to me with Thomas was that he is clearly highly intelligent, a great communicator, super human being plus all the technical aspects which are obviously important."
Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy
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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy expressed that the decision to sack manager Ange Postecoglou was 'emotionally' challenging, especially following the team's recent triumph in the Europa League. Postecoglou guided Spurs to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, marking the club's first major trophy in 17 years. However, his dismissal came just 16 days later due to a disappointing domestic performance, where the team finished 17th in the Premier League. Levy acknowledged Postecoglou's contributions, noting the team’s fifth-place finish in his first season and the importance of winning the trophy. Despite his gratitude, Levy emphasized the need for consistent competitiveness across all competitions, ultimately leading to the decision to make a change in management. He described the emotional toll of the decision but maintained that it was necessary for the club’s future success.
In response to Postecoglou's departure, Tottenham appointed former Brentford manager Thomas Frank, marking him as the 13th permanent manager under Levy's 25-year tenure. Frank signed a contract that extends until 2028, and Levy, along with newly appointed chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, played a significant role in the selection process. They conducted a thorough evaluation of more than 30 candidates, identifying ten key characteristics essential for a successful manager at Tottenham. Levy expressed excitement about Frank’s ability to develop young players and his communication skills, which he believes will positively impact the team. The chairman reiterated that a new coach brings a fresh start, and he hopes to build upon last season's success while integrating Frank's strategies and vision into the club’s future endeavors.
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