Ange Postecoglou’s two-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur, between 2023 and 2025, saw the club play his distinctive ‘Angeball’ style.
The Australian manager’s high-octane brand of football initially delighted Spurs supporters. However, a dip in form meant Tottenham finished outside the Champions League places, though they did secure a Europa League spot.
Europa League Glory and Departure
Despite finishing 17th in the Premier League, Tottenham won the Europa League in Bilbao. They secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
However, this success was not enough to save Postecoglou’s job. He was subsequently replaced by Thomas Frank.
Win Percentage and Career Summary
During his time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Postecoglou had a win percentage of 46.53 per cent.
His highest win rate came at Celtic, where he achieved 73.45 per cent. After his time at Spurs, he had a stint at Nottingham Forest, where he did not win any of his eight games.
Here’s a summary of his career win rates:
- Tottenham Hotspur: 46.53%
- Celtic: 73.45%
- Nottingham Forest: 0%
Postecoglou’s Trophy Declaration Fulfilled
Postecoglou once stated that he always wins a trophy in his second season. This was sometimes used against him in the media.
He maintained it wasn’t a statement of confidence, but a statement of fact. He backed up this declaration at Tottenham Hotspur by ending a 17-year trophy drought.
Tottenham’s Europa League victory in May 2025 continued Postecoglou’s trophy-laden career.
Postecoglou’s time at Tottenham delivered a European trophy, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure his long-term future at the club.