Off the PitchFootball.LondonUnverified source· 4 Sept 2026
Postecoglou opens up on refusing Levy meeting after Spurs exit
The former Tottenham boss reveals he dodged a meeting with Daniel Levy before his sacking.
A. Postecoglou
coach
Who
Ange Postecoglou
What
Refused to meet Daniel Levy, sacked after 17th-place finish
When
Summer 2025
Where
The Howie Games podcast
What happened. Ange Postecoglou revealed he refused to meet Daniel Levy before being sacked by Tottenham in summer 2025, following a 17th-place Premier League finish despite winning the Europa League.
- Postecoglou prioritized Europa League over domestic games in final weeks.
- He makes no apologies for going all in on winning the Europa.
- He felt he was dodging the bullet all through his second year.
“I felt like I was dodging the bullet all the way through that second year, the league form wasn’t great, but I make no apologies for that.”
— Ange Postecoglou
Postecoglou explains his controversial decision to focus on European glory despite poor league form.
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