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Daniel Levy’s Brave Call: Tottenham Chairman Opens Up on Postecoglou Exit

There are few clubs in English football quite like Tottenham Hotspur, where moments of triumph so often arrive hand-in-hand with turmoil. Just weeks after lifting their first trophy in 17 years, Spurs find themselves rewriting the next chapter. Out goes Ange Postecoglou, the architect of that long-awaited success. In comes Thomas Frank, the man Daniel Levy believes can make winning feel less like a miracle and more like a method.

Why Postecoglou Was Let Go

It would be easy to view Tottenham’s decision to part ways with Postecoglou as ruthlessly cold. After all, he ended a near two-decade wait for silverware with May’s Europa League triumph over Manchester United. But football, particularly under Daniel Levy’s stewardship, rarely follows the obvious emotional arc.

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“I’m very grateful to Ange, I don’t regret appointing Ange,” said Levy. “In his first season we finished fifth and in our second season we were over the moon to win a trophy. But we need to compete in all competitions and we felt that we needed a change.”

That statement, delivered in measured tones, reveals the complexity behind the call. Spurs didn’t just want a one-off. They want a team capable of withstanding the full weight of a Premier League campaign while contending across Europe. Last season’s 17th-place finish, masked only slightly by that continental triumph, made the argument for change hard to resist.

“It was a collective decision, it wasn’t my decision,” Levy added. “We do everything together. Emotionally it was difficult, but we believe we’ve made the right decision for the club.”

Why Thomas Frank Ticks the Right Boxes

Thomas Frank’s arrival was swift and significant. Tottenham paid £10 million to release him from Brentford and install him as the club’s 13th permanent manager under Levy’s reign. Why so much faith in the Dane?

“Whenever you have a new coach, it’s always a fresh start,” Levy explained. “Of the things that stood out to me with Thomas – clearly highly intelligent, great communicator, super human being, plus all the other technical aspects that are obviously important.”

This isn’t just about personality. Tottenham’s new CEO Vinai Venkatesham revealed Frank was selected from a pool of over 30 candidates, narrowed down using ten defined criteria for success. “Thomas was absolutely the number one candidate,” he said. “I could not be more excited to have him join the club.”

Frank’s record at Brentford suggests a manager who can blend tactical nous with emotional intelligence. More importantly, he brings a reputation for developing young talent – a crucial asset in an era when top clubs increasingly rely on academy output to drive long-term value and performance.

What Spurs Fans Can Expect Next

This decision is not without risk. Letting go of a trophy-winning manager always invites scrutiny. But Daniel Levy is no stranger to taking the difficult path, believing it will lead to sustainable success. Tottenham are betting that Frank’s measured temperament, combined with his proven ability to maximise limited resources, can bring consistency to a club that has often lurched between hope and frustration.

Spurs’ interest in former Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo – reportedly valued at £65 million – signals intent to back the new manager. Whether that ambition is enough to bridge the gulf between glory and grind remains to be seen.

For now, Levy insists the club has made a decision not based on sentiment but on standards. In North London, patience is thin, expectations are sky-high, and Daniel Levy, as ever, is right at the centre of it all.