Ange Postecoglou sacked by Tottenham despite Europa League win - ESPN

Tottenham Hotspur sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou on Friday after deciding a change was necessary for the club «to compete on multiple fronts.»

The 59-year-old guided Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years, beating Manchester United in last month's Europa League final — a result that also secured Champions League qualification for next season.

However, Postecoglou also oversaw a staggering 22 league defeats — the worst Premier League record for a team to avoid relegation — as Tottenham finished 17th in the table.

Sources have told ESPN that chairman Daniel Levy informed Postecoglou of the decision after the pair returned from their respective holidays earlier this week.

Spurs will step up their search for a replacement, with sources suggesting Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Fulham's Marco Silva and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola among those under consideration.

Postecoglou departs after just two seasons in charge, with sources suggesting he will receive a payoff of up to £4 million ($5.4m). The Australian also received a £2 million bonus for winning the Europa League.

In a statement released on Friday, just 16 days after the final, Tottenham said: «Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.

»We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the Club. Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.

«However, the Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the Club for a change to take place.»

The club added that it «could not base our