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Former South Melbourne president George Vasilopoulos.

He was in Daniel Levy’s shoes 30 years ago. Instead of sacking Ange, he called in sick

South Melbourne’s board wanted Ange Postecoglou gone, just five games into his first season as coach. But president George Vasilopoulos had other ideas.

  • Vince Rugari

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BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts as he applauds the Tottenham Hotspur fans after his side’s victory in the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

‘I am a better player and a better person because of you’: Captain’s touching tribute to Ange

The Australian manager was “relieved of his duties” less than three weeks after guiding the London giants to their first trophy in 17 years.

  • Russell Bennett
Ange Postecoglou consoles Archie Gray after Spurs loss.

‘The players are so angry’: Tottenham face revolt over Postecoglou sacking

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is facing significant unrest from the playing group assembled by Ange Postecoglou after brutally axing the Australian coach.

  • Matt Law
Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy.

Ange will land on his feet. But Spurs have made an enormous mistake in sacking him

Sacking Ange Postecoglou is a decision Tottenham Hotspur will almost certainly live to regret.

  • Vince Rugari
Nick Montgomery and Ange Postecoglou.

‘We believed all season’: Inside Tottenham’s euphoric Europa League victory

Former A-League championship coach Nick Montgomery is still coming to terms with what he helped Tottenham achieve this season as an assistant to Ange Postecoglou.

  • Vince Rugari
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, lifts the UEFA Europa League trophy during the Tottenham Hotspur UEFA Europa League trophy parade on May 23, 2025 in London, England. Spurs defeated Manchester United in the final in Bilbao on May 21 to win their first major trophy in 17 years. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

Trophy in hand, future in doubt: Ange’s joyful, uncertain triumph in London

Flags whipped in the breeze, faces were painted in navy and white, as Tottenham’s High Road trembled with movement. And then, the man at the heart of it stepped up to the microphone.

  • Rob Harris
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Ange Postecoglou in his early days at South Melbourne.

‘We’ve been a part of his journey’: Goosebumps in South Melbourne as Ange makes history

Ange Postecoglou’s home club South Melbourne were basking in the glory of Ange Postecoglou’s history-making Europa League win with Tottenham, while local Spurs fans cried and shouted as their side broke its trophy drought.

  • Roy Ward
Ange Postecoglou

Ange delivered like he always does. Spurs would be mad to sack him now

After he ended Tottenham Hotspur’s 17-year wait for a trophy, the stupidest thing the club could do is let Ange Postecoglou go.

  • Vince Rugari
Tottenham’s head coach Ange Postecoglou holds up the trophy.

‘He’s still with me’: Ange Postecoglou recalls late dad after historic Europa League win

Ange Postecoglou has delivered Tottenham Hotspur’s first trophy in 17 years with a gritty 1-0 win over Manchester United and their victory has been celebrated by fans in Australia, Greece and beyond.

  • Vince Rugari, Penry Buckley and Roy Ward
Ange Postecoglou stands on the brink of his greatest achievement.

‘I’m not a clown, mate’: Why winning the Europa League would be Postecoglou’s biggest achievement

Thursday morning’s Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United feels more consequential than any game Ange Postecoglou has ever managed.

  • Vince Rugari

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