Thomas Frank
February 2026
Spurs dismissed Frank after a dismal eight-match winless run, leaving them five points above the relegation zone and without a league win in 2026. The club says results and performances forced the board to act despite backing him since his June 2025 appointment. Reporting says Tottenham are now working through contingency plans for the replacement.
Brennan Johnson
January 2026
Brennan Johnson has completed a £35m move from Tottenham to Crystal Palace, ending his Spurs spell less than a year after scoring the Europa League final winner. Palace want his pace and goals to fix a recent attacking dip and push on in the league and Europe. Johnson slipped down the pecking order after Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou, prompting Spurs to accept a deal with Palace. He held role talks with Oliver Glasner and arrives early in the window as Palace prepare for Newcastle and Aston Villa, with attacking rotation also affected by Ismaila Sarr’s AFCON duty.
Micky van de Ven
December 2025
Micky van de Ven says he was stunned by Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal from Tottenham after delivering Europa League glory, insisting he still believes in the much-criticised system and revealing players had pushed for small tactical tweaks as the pressure and media noise around the manager intensified. Signed by Postecoglou in 2023, Van de Ven recalls discussing adaptations with the staff during the Europa League run, then being shocked to learn of the sacking despite long-awaited silverware, texting the Australian to thank him for two years together and branding the club’s decision something he “never expected”.
Ange Postecoglou
November 2025
Leeds United’s alarming start under Daniel Farke has sparked speculation that the board could act if results worsen, with Ange Postecoglou unexpectedly emerging as a candidate to replace him and Brendan Rodgers also mentioned as an alternative option for the struggling club. Seven defeats in 12 have left Leeds 18th, with a brutal run against Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool looming and Farke’s Premier League record under intense scrutiny. Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy still appeals despite his brief Forest spell, while Rodgers’ name persists in boardroom discussions.
Ange Postecoglou
October 2025
After Brendan Rodgers’ resignation, Celtic installed Martin O’Neill as interim and drew up a shortlist featuring Ange Postecoglou, Robbie Keane, and Kieran McKenna. Despite talk of a “young manager,” board sentiment reportedly favors Postecoglou, whose prior Celtic success and fan equity could steady a dressing room amid title and European qualification pressure. Celtic’s board will weigh familiarity and fast cultural fit against Postecoglou’s recent volatility and wage demands. Any move requires compensation for staff build-out, clarity on recruitment control, and alignment on European targets. O’Neill provides cover while terms and timelines are resolved, but supporters expect urgency before the winter window planning cycle.
Ange Postecoglou (Nottingham Forest)
October 2025
Forest dismissed Postecoglou 18 minutes after a 3–0 home loss to Chelsea, ending the shortest permanent Premier League tenure. Outside the City Ground, the Australian surprised supporters by stopping for photos and thanks, creating a dignified final image of a fraught stint. Owner Evangelos Marinakis departed his seat mid-match; confirmation followed swiftly post-whistle. Despite a winless eight-game run, Postecoglou engaged with fans from his car, smiling and speaking briefly before leaving—an episode that spread quickly online and softened reaction to the abrupt exit.
Ange Postecoglou (Nottingham Forest)
October 2025
Wayne Rooney branded calls for Ange Postecoglou’s sacking at Nottingham Forest “absolutely crazy,” urging fans and ownership to give him time. Forest remain winless in seven matches under Postecoglou, sparking chants for Nuno Espirito Santo’s return and speculation that the international break could trigger a review of his future.
Rooney argued that Forest’s struggles stem from a drastic tactical shift and poor board-level decisions rather than Postecoglou’s ability. He highlighted positive moments against Burnley and Real Betis, saying fans need patience with a coach who “has won trophies everywhere he’s been.” Owner Evangelos Marinakis will reportedly review the situation ahead of Forest’s October 18 clash with Chelsea, a fixture that could determine Postecoglou’s fate.
Ange Postecoglou (Nottingham Forest)
September 2025
Nottingham Forest extended their winless run to nine league matches with a 1-1 draw against Burnley. Despite frustration, Postecoglou claimed his side showed improvement after defeats to Arsenal and Swansea, insisting progress outweighed disappointment in the relegation clash. Forest led early but were pegged back by Anthony’s equalizer. Missed chances and lapses in control left them with only a point. Postecoglou remained upbeat, highlighting attacking chances created and suggesting signs of recovery even in the face of mounting pressure.
Nottingham Forest
September 2025
Nottingham Forest legend Stan Collymore insists the club were right to bypass Jose Mourinho after Nuno Espirito Santo’s departure. He claimed Mourinho’s managerial cycle is destabilizing, adding that Ange Postecoglou offers a fresher approach following his Europa League success with Tottenham. Collymore described Mourinho as prone to rapid fallouts with media, chairmen, and squads, before exits with big payoffs. He warned such chaos would only unsettle Forest further. By contrast, Postecoglou’s appointment signals structural change and a steadier hand for the struggling Reds.
Ange Postecoglou (Nottingham Forest)
September 2025
Nottingham Forest fans ridiculed Ange Postecoglou after his side threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 against Swansea in the Carabao Cup. It was Postecoglou’s second defeat in two games since replacing Nuno Espírito Santo as Forest boss. Igor Jesus scored twice to give Forest control, but Cameron Burgess and Zan Vipotnik struck late before Burgess added a 97th-minute winner. The collapse, echoing Postecoglou’s poor season at Spurs, left supporters questioning whether his arrival was the right call.
