‘Plenty of noise’ – Sacked Ange Postecoglou takes final swipe at critics in heartfelt statement to Tottenham fans

ANGE POSTECOGLOU has broken his silence after he was sacked by Tottenham.

The Aussie boss was sacked two years to the day he was hired by chairman Daniel Levy.

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Postecoglou leaves the north London club having broken their 17-year wait for a trophy after lifting the Europa League in Bilbao by beating Manchester United.

However, a woeful Premier League campaign which saw the club finish 17th and record 22 losses meant his position was ultimately untenable.

But the 59-year-old has now released a statement on the decision, via his agency CAA Base.

The lengthy statement said: “When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride.

“The opportunity to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.

“Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.

“That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.

“There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.

“We have also laid the foundations that means this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success.

“I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.

“I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters.

“I know there were some difficult times, but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.

“It’s important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.

“And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.

“A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special.

“We are forever connected. Audere est Facere.”

The decision comes after Postecoglou compared his time at the club to a TV show before saying, “season three is better than season two”.

His overall record at the club reads 47 wins from 101 games, with a win percentage of 47 per cent.

As SunSport reported Fabio Paratici is to return to Tottenham as managing director and will play a key role in finding the club’s next manager.

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