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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Who will be the next Leicester manager following Ruud van Nistelrooy's sacking? Sky Bet odds revealed
Leicester are on the lookout for a new manager - which comes after the powers that be at the club made the decision to sack Ruud van Nistelrooy this week. Van Nistelrooy was appointed as Leicester's manager in November following Steve Cooper's sacking. Despite there being plenty of optimism surrounding the Dutchman's hiring - he had a dismal campaign at the helm - winning just five games in 27 appearances in charge. With Van Nistelrooy's sacking in mind - let's take a look at who are the best-backed with Sky Bet to be his successor. At the time of writing - former Everton manager Sean Dyche is an odds-on favourite at 4/5 to be the next Leicester boss. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday's Danny Rohl and former Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick round out the three favourites in the market 11/8 and 4/1 respectively. Sky Bet favourites to be the next Leicester manager: Sean Dyche 4/5 Danny Rohl 11/8 Michael Carrick 4/1
The Sun
21-06-2025
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- The Sun
Leicester to SACK Ruud van Nistelrooy but will wait weeks to swing axe with Prem cult hero lined up as replacement
LEICESTER CITY will FINALLY sack Ruud van Nistelrooy at the start of next month. The Dutchman's time will be up when the Foxes enter their next football 'accounting' period. 3 Van Nistelrooy's fate has been assured for weeks and Leicester have looked at replacements. But because of the cost of sacking him it has been delayed. Leicester dismissed Steve Cooper after just 12 Premier League games in charge back in November with the Foxes 16th in the table - and clear of the relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy, 48, came in but endured a nightmare campaign which included a run of 17 defeats from 19 matches. Leicester also managed to go nine home top-flight matches in a row without scoring a single goal - and losing all nine. Van Nistelrooy remained in post until the end of the season and insisted there had been no discussions about his future right up to the final game - despite relegation being confirmed on April 20. More than two months later, and now just seven weeks until the start of the 2025-26 Championship campaign, there has been zero communication from the club on the managerial situation, leaving fans furious. But SunSport understands the King Power side have decided to axe Van Nistelrooy. However, they are waiting until after June 30 so that there are not two managerial sackings and pay-offs in the same financial year. Leicester are still anxiously waiting on the points penalty they will pick up for past financial offences. Rebekah Vardy throws husband Jamie a surprise party as he leaves Leicester City But they hope to find a boss willing to take on that handicap. Sean Dyche is strong favourite, as we revealed, as all parties wait to find out how many points will be docked. There will also be a restricted budget but that should not put off Dyche, 53, either. Russell Martin was previously linked but he took the Rangers job. 3 3
New York Times
17-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Daniel Levy: Sacking Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham head coach 'emotionally difficult'
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has described the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou as 'emotionally difficult.' Postecoglou became Spurs' head coach in June 2023 and he led them to a fifth-placed finish during his first season. Tottenham suffered from a crippling injury crisis during his second year in charge which negatively impacted their domestic form. Spurs lost 22 games under Postecoglou and finished 17th but they won their first piece of silverware since 2008 with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final. Advertisement Postecoglou was sacked by Spurs 16 days after lifting that trophy in Bilbao and on the second anniversary of his appointment. Thomas Frank was announced as the new head coach last week. In a rare interview, conducted alongside new chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, published on the club's YouTube channel, Levy explained why Postecoglou left. 'I'm very grateful to Ange,' Levy said. 'I don't regret appointing Ange. In his first season we finished fifth and in the second season we were over the moon to win a trophy but we need to compete in all competitions. We felt that we needed a change. 'I have got an excellent relationship with him and told him he will always be a part of our history. Himself and his family are always welcome back. It was a collective decision. It wasn't my decision. We do everything together. Emotionally it was difficult but we believe we have made the right decision for the club.' Venkatesham described the 'thorough' process behind hiring Frank. Spurs identified 10 key characteristics which they felt a manager needed to possess to be successful and analysed more than 30 candidates before Frank emerged as their first choice. Venkatesham specifically praised Frank's track record of developing young talent after he improved Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Ivan Toney during his time with Brentford and previously worked with Denmark's youth teams. 'Whenever you have a new coach it is always a fresh start,' Levy said. 'You have different ideas. We want to build on the success of winning a trophy last season. One of the things that stood out to me with Thomas — clearly highly intelligent, great communicator, super human being plus all of the other technical aspects that are important.' Frank's first competitive game in charge of Spurs will be the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on August 13. Before that, Spurs head to Hong Kong and South Korea for a pre-season tour where they will face Arsenal and Newcastle United. ()
The Sun
07-06-2025
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- The Sun
BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange Postecoglou
A THEORY has been revealed that explains the timing of Ange Postecoglou's sacking. Spurs chief Daniel Levy axed the boss last night - just 16 days after he lifted the Europa League. 2 2 Victory over Manchester United in Bilbao ended the club's 17-year wait for a trophy. But after leaving Postecoglou in the dark over his future, Spurs finally announced he was relieved of his duties yesterday. It marked exactly two years to the day from when the Australian landed the job. BBC senior football reporters Ian Dennis and Sami Mokbel discussed the sacking on the Football Daily Podcast. Both were adamant that the move to get rid of Postecoglou was made before the final. They said league form was seen as the "true barometer" and Europa League success was just a "bump in the road" to their ultimate decision. Dennis shared a theory that explained the over two-week wait for the confirmation. He tweeted: "Interesting his departure was timed after he had completed two years and on the first day of his third year. Significant in any settlement?" Postecoglou has reportedly pocketed £4m after being shown the exit door by Levy. He already collected a £2m bonus for getting the club into the Champions League. Brentford's Thomas Frank is the leading candidate to take over and he has a £10m release clause in his contract. Who could replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager? Fulham's Marco Silva and Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola remains in contention. Ange Breaks Silence On Tottenham Sacking ANGE Postecoglou issued a statement just moments after being axed. It read: "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.'
BBC News
07-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'I'll always be rooting for you' - players' tributes to sacked Postecoglou
Tottenham's players have been paying tribute on social media to Ange Postecoglou after the Australian's sacking on Son Heung-min said: "You believed in yourself, and us, since day one and never wavered for a second. Even when others did."You knew what we were capable of all along. You did it your way. And your way brought this club the best night it's had in decades. We will have those memories for life."Ange Postecoglou, you are a Tottenham Hotspur legend forever. Thank you, mate."Pedro Porro wrote: "Thank you for everything, boss. I'll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows."Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club's history and for that, you'll always be celebrated."Fellow defender Micky van de Ven added: "Gaffer, thank you for everything. "Believed in me from the first day I arrived at the club. Many ups and downs in the past two years but you kept believing in us and kept pushing us. "Forever grateful that you made me part of it."Striker Dominic Solanke said: "Thank you for bringing me to this wonderful club, thank you for bringing us a wonderful trophy."Won't ever forget the convo we had before I signed and we achieved a dream. All the best in your next adventure."Forward Richarlison added: "Everyone who loves Spurs will remember that Big Ange always bags trophies in his second season. We've made history! Cheers and good luck on your journey! I'll always be rooting for you."And goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario wrote: "From that very first call, right from the beginning, you always showed so much belief in me."Giving me the opportunity to be part of the leadership group... those moments, and many others, will stay with me forever."You are not only a top manager, you are an incredible person to work for - a real leader, a mentor, and someone I'll always look up to."What we achieved TOGETHER will stay in the history books."
