“Shockwaves at Tottenham as Daniel Levy deflects accountability in an unexpected twist last week”
“Tottenham staff stunned as Daniel Levy sidesteps accountability in a surprising turn last week”
Alasdair Gold has pointed out an intriguing detail about Tottenham’s announcement regarding Ange Postecoglou’s exit, suggesting that Daniel Levy may have distanced himself from this decision compared to previous managerial dismissals. The debate rages on over whether Tottenham made the right call in ending Postecoglou’s tenure. While some argue he deserved a chance to build on his Europa League success, others believe the club had no option but to let him go.
Ultimately, the Lilywhites deemed the team’s league performance unacceptable, citing the disappointing tally of just 78 points from their last 66 league matches as the basis for their decision.
Recent reports suggest that the choice to appoint Postecoglou was driven by Scott Munn, rather than Daniel Levy.
Surprise at Daniel Levy’s Silence on Ange Postecoglou’s Sacking
Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has highlighted an inconsistency in Tottenham’s announcement of Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal, suggesting it supports the notion that Daniel Levy sought to distance himself from the decision.
Gold noted that, similar to Nuno Espirito Santo’s departure—overseen by Fabio Paratici—Levy refrained from attaching his name to the official statement about the Australian’s exit. This omission stands in contrast to announcements for the departures of managers like Conte, Mourinho, and Mauricio Pochettino. Gold wrote, “The decision to part ways with Postecoglou, based on the poor Premier League standing and points tally, was approved internally, but many within the club were surprised when Levy did not personally endorse the statement, as he had done for previous managers.”
“The last time the chairman refrained from including his comments in a managerial sacking statement was during Nuno Espirito Santo’s departure in 2021. On that occasion, the announcement was left to then-managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
Paratici had persuaded Levy to hire the Portuguese coach by showcasing footage of his more attacking Valencia team. Given the disappointing outcome of the appointment, it seemed fitting for Paratici to take responsibility in the official statement following Espirito Santo’s swift exit.”
Daniel Levy and the Tottenham Board Take the Riskier Path
Whether or not the decision to dismiss Postecoglou was justified, it’s clear that it was the bolder choice.
Keeping the Australian would have been the simpler and less financially burdensome option, especially as fan sentiment had shifted positively following the Europa League final.
However, the Spurs leadership opted for the more unpopular and expensive route. Only time will reveal whether this decision will pay off in the long run.