Tottenham chief is set to follow Postecoglou out of the door as Daniel Levy wields the axe despite club ending 17-year trophy drought

Tottenham Hotspur is undergoing a dramatic transformation behind the scenes, with sweeping changes at the very top of its footballing structure.

Just two years after taking the reins, Ange Postecoglou has been dismissed from his role as manager, despite delivering the club’s first major silverware in nearly two decades.

His triumph in the Europa League final against Manchester United brought an emotional end to a 17-year trophy drought and marked Spurs’ first European title since 1984.

However, that historic achievement wasn’t enough to secure his future, as chairman Daniel Levy and the board opted to sever ties exactly two years after appointing the Australian.

Postecoglou’s European success couldn’t mask the struggles of a disastrous domestic campaign that saw Tottenham finish 17th in the Premier League. It marked the lowest league finish in the club’s history and left fans and executives alike grappling with a campaign that produced just 38 points.

While Champions League qualification through their Europa League win offered a silver lining, the Premier League form was too alarming to ignore.

The celebrations from their European triumph in Bilbao had barely faded when news broke of Postecoglou’s departure, only 16 days after lifting the trophy.

The decision sent shockwaves through the fanbase and the wider footballing world, particularly given the optimism that surrounded his appointment in 2023. What was once heralded as a new era under his leadership quickly unraveled amid injuries, inconsistency, and internal discontent.

Adding to the upheaval, Tottenham’s chief football officer Scott Munn is also expected to exit the club. Munn, who arrived at Spurs in the same year as Postecoglou, has kept a low public profile but wielded significant influence behind the scenes.

His appointment in 2023 came after years of experience in sports administration, including a stint as Chief Executive Officer of City Football Group in China and a prior role as CEO of A-League side Melbourne City FC.

Before transitioning into football, Munn held executive roles with the National Rugby League and the Australian Football League, and even contributed to the organization of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

At Tottenham, Munn was tasked with overhauling internal structures and modernizing football operations.

His tenure was marked by cost-cutting measures, departmental reshuffles, and controversial decisions, such as the departure of long-serving head of medicine Geoff Scott.

Though intended to improve efficiency and results, these changes coincided with an injury crisis that crippled the squad throughout the season. Postecoglou was often left without key players, especially in defense, where first-choice center-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven missed lengthy spells.

The absence of crucial figures like Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, Dominic Solanke, and James Maddison compounded the team’s struggles, leading to a breakdown in consistency and form.

The injury-plagued campaign may have offered Postecoglou some mitigation, but Levy decided that results and performances had fallen too far below expectations.

The chairman’s decision was likely influenced not only by the on-field problems but also by the internal instability and fan frustration that mounted during the season.

Postecoglou, for his part, appeared hopeful about continuing at the helm during Tottenham’s victory parade following the Europa League win. However, that optimism proved short-lived.

With Munn now also set to depart, Tottenham faces the challenge of rebuilding its football leadership from the ground up. The club had already begun reshuffling its executive tier, announcing in April that Vinai Venkatesham, formerly of Arsenal, would step in as the new chief executive during the summer.

Venkatesham’s arrival signals a fresh direction for Spurs, one aimed at restoring stability and ambition following a tumultuous period.

In the meantime, the search for Postecoglou’s successor is underway. Thomas Frank has emerged as a leading candidate, with Tottenham viewing the Brentford manager as a strong fit for their evolving project.

Fulham boss Marco Silva has also been considered, but Frank appears to be gaining the most momentum as discussions progress.

Whoever takes the job will inherit a squad filled with potential but burdened by injuries, inconsistencies, and the pressure of restoring Spurs to Premier League relevance.

The simultaneous exits of Postecoglou and Munn mark the end of an Australian-led chapter that promised a bold new vision but ultimately faltered under the weight of poor domestic form and backstage disarray.

While the Europa League victory offered a moment of joy and validation, Tottenham’s leadership has made it clear that winning a trophy alone isn’t enough to secure longevity at the club.

With sweeping changes already in motion and more expected in the coming weeks, the upcoming season will represent yet another fresh start for a club desperate to finally deliver on its long-standing ambitions.