Talking within the aftermath of the Europa League remaining victory, Postecoglou made clear his hope he would keep in cost.
It appeared completely affordable, with a trophy and Champions League qualification not typically resulting in the sacking of a supervisor.
Sadly for Postecoglou, Daniel Levy merely wasn’t for turning – the Tottenham chairman sticking with ‘Plan A’ to dispense with the Australian.
The euphoria and affection directed in the direction of Postecoglou from gamers and supporters might have run some interference, however not sufficient to alter the route of journey.
Had Spurs misplaced to United, it’s extensively acknowledged Postecoglou would have been relieved of his duties prior to now.
Victory added some emotion into the equation – however clearly not sufficient for Levy to have a change of coronary heart.
The delay in making the choice is the results of varied components. Most pertinently, Postecoglou, Levy and chief soccer officer Scott Munn – whose job can also be beneath menace – had been away final week.
However sources have additionally claimed Levy wished to place time between the emotional outpouring that got here after the ultimate and making his determination.
On the coronary heart of his pondering was Tottenham’s Seventeenth-place end within the Premier League after 22 losses in 38 matches. In the long run, he couldn’t look previous it.
In reality within the assertion saying his sacking, Spurs identified – with eye-opening precision – the staff had taken 78 factors from their previous 66 video games.
