Next Spurs manager odds: Premier League boss favourite to replace Postecoglou
After weeks, if not months of speculation, Postecoglou was axed on Friday evening, two years to the day after he joined the north London club from Celtic.
That's despite the Australian masterminding the Europa League final victory against Manchester United in May, ending Spurs' 17-year trophy drought.
While that also secured the club's return to the Champions League, Tottenham shockingly finished 17th in the Premier League table, losing 22 of 38 matches.
Postecoglou was bullish after the Europa league triumph, telling fans at the trophy parade that: 'All the best TV series, season three is better than season two,' suggesting his job was safe.
He did later remark however that: 'Sometimes they kill off the main character,' before season three and that is exactly what Tottenham owner Daniel Levy has done.
In terms of who will succeed Postecoglou, the club said in their statement: 'News on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course.'
'When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride,' the 59-year-old said after his departure.
'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 foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 7 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.'
Brentford boss Thomas Frank is the overwhelming favourite to get the job according to the bookmakers after his impressive work at west London.
The Dane got the Bees promoted to the Premier League for the first time in 2021 and has since established them as a solid mid-table club on a tight budget.
Sky Sports report Frank is the 'leading contender' but no talks have taken place between the manager and clubs. More Trending
Fulham boss Marco Silva and Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner are frontrunners, the latter having recently guided the Eagles to FA Cup glory, their first ever major trophy.
Thomas Frank – 3/10
Marco Silva – 4/1
Oliver Glasner – 9/1
Xavi Hernandez – 12/1
Kieran McKenna – 16/1
Andoni Iraola – 16/1
Michael Carrick – 16/1
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Former Tottenham midfielder Michael Carrick is also among the candidates having just been sacked by Championship club Middlesbrough, as is Ipswich's Kieran McKenna, a former Spurs youth player and coach.
Xavi Hernandez, out of work since leaving Barcelona last summer and Bournemouth's highly-rated head coach Andoni Iraola are also on the shortlist.
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