Another Tottenham Hotspur star has paid an emotional tribute to Ange Postecoglou.
But, rather curiously, the post came less than an hour after Thomas Frank was confirmed as the Australian’s replacement.
GettyRomero has become the latest Tottenham star to thank Postecoglou – six days after the departure was announced[/caption]Tottenham defender Cristian Romero joined the chorus of gratitude on X, posting three pictures of himself and Postecoglou along with the caption: “Ange, thank you for these two incredible seasons.
“You’re a fantastic coach, but above all, a great person who deserves the best.
“From day one you paved the way despite the many obstacles that always existed and always will exist.
“Beyond everything, we won a trophy and went down in the history of this beautiful club, which is the only thing that matters.
“I wish you the best because you deserve the best, and thank you for everything.”
Curiously, there was no mention of the newly-appointed Frank in Romero’s post.
World Cup winner Romero featured 60 times under Postecoglou, including in Tottenham’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final.
Despite Postecoglou ending the club’s 17-year wait for a trophy, Tottenham could not overlook the 17th-place finish in the Premier League as the Australian was axed last Friday.
“Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph,” a Tottenham statement read.
Frank was appointed on Thursday and signed a three-year deal with the north London club.
Postecoglou was axed just 16 days after Tottenham won the Europa LeagueGettyJoining Frank in the dugout is assistant from Brentford Justin Cochrane (first-team coach), Chris Haslam (head of performance and first-team assistant coach) and Joe Newton (first-team coach analyst), while Andreas Georgson (first-team assistant coach) arrives from Manchester United.
Spurs paid around £10million to prise the Dane away from the Bees, a record amount the club have ever paid for a manager.
Frank has now become Tottenham’s 13th permanent manager since Levy was appointed as the club’s chairman in 2001.
It is a bold appointment from Tottenham, especially since the club will compete in the Champions League next season.
Frank has not managed in a major European competition before.
He had helped Danish giants Brondby achieve Europa League qualification in the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons, but they failed to reach the group stage on both occasions.
Frank has now been catapulted into the biggest job of his managerial careerGettyFrank may not have to wait terribly long for the chance to endear himself to his players and the Tottenham fan base given he could win a trophy early into his tenure.
By virtue of winning the Europa League, Tottenham are not only eligible for the UEFA Super Cup, they could also feature in the UEFA-CONMBEOL Challenge.
The one-off match is contested between the winners of the Europa League and the winners of the South American equivalent, which is Argentine club Racing Club de Avellaneda.
However, there are concerns whether the game will ever take place given Tottenham have a hectic pre-season planned.
Tottenham has three friendlies in three different countries lined up, including a showdown with Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31.
They then move onto South Korea where they will face Newcastle before facing Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich at the home of the German giants on August 7.
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