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Michael Jones

Daniel Levy explains Ange Postecoglou sacking with bold Premier League claim

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy (right) explained the reason why the club dismissed Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou - (Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy explained the decision to sacking former manager Ange Postecoglou who led the club to their first trophy in 17 years when Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League back in May.

The 59-year-old Australian was subsequently sacked just 16 days after that victory, which saw Tottenham lift their first European trophy in 41 years, due to poor results in the Premier League as Spurs finished 17th only one place above the relegation zone.

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