It's been a pleasure, mate!

In a surprising twist, Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with Ange Postecoglou, just weeks after he guided the club to its first piece of silverware in 17 years—a Europa League triumph that briefly reignited belief in north London.

Leading the race to succeed him is Brentford’s Thomas Frank, who has quickly emerged as the frontrunner. While Spurs have held informal talks with several alternatives, including Fulham manager Marco Silva, Frank’s profile appears to align most closely with the club’s vision moving forward.

Tottenham’s European success served as a much-needed high point in an otherwise bleak campaign. The club endured a torrid league season, slumping to a lowly 17th place. But their narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao—an unconvincing performance against another struggling Premier League side—proved enough to salvage Champions League qualification and, for a time, silence Postecoglou’s doubters.

In the aftermath of the win, Postecoglou took center stage during the club’s jubilant trophy parade, receiving praise and adoration from fans who had waited nearly two decades for such a moment. Yet behind the scenes, chairman Daniel Levy and the board had already begun weighing up the future. Their verdict: a change at the helm, despite the recent continental glory.

Man of his word! Bloody brilliant, mate

The timing is symbolic—the dismissal comes exactly two years after Postecoglou’s appointment. The Australian's tenure has been marred by a relentless injury crisis, particularly in defense. Key figures such as Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were sidelined for extended periods, while other core players like Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke, and James Maddison all missed significant stretches of the season.

Despite these setbacks, Postecoglou remained defiant in the face of uncertainty. Following the Europa League win, he addressed the crowd with trademark optimism:

"In all the best television series, season three is better than season two," he told a roaring fanbase at the parade.

During a recent family vacation in Greece, he gave a heartfelt interview to an Australian media outlet, emphasizing that the Europa League success was a stepping stone, not the destination.

"I didn't want us to just enjoy the moment," he explained. "I also wanted us to think about what's next, you know, don't settle for this. We've got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club's got a taste for it. Well, let's make sure we're back here again."

As of early June, no official appointment has been made, but Tottenham have been actively exploring their options, with Thomas Frank appearing to be the likeliest successor. The club now faces the challenge of building on its European momentum while ushering in a new era under fresh leadership.