Tottenham Hotspur appoint new coach

By Peter Ochieng

English Premier League (EPL) side Tottenham Hotspur have a new coach.

The London based side has appointed Ange Postecoglou as the new head coach on a four year deal.

"Now that the season and all domestic cup competitions have concluded, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as our new First Team Head Coach. Becoming the first Australian to manage in the Premier League, Ange will join us on 1 July on a four-year contract," the club said in a statement.

The Australian joins Spurs on the backdrop of a successful season with Scottish giants, Celtic, having won the Scottish Premiership, Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup during the just concluded 2022/23 season.

Celtic confirmed his departure.

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy said the new coach comes with a wealth of positive mentality, and a strong track record.

“Ange brings a positive mentality and a fast, attacking style of play. He has a strong track record of developing players and an understanding of the importance of the link from the academy - everything that is important to our Club. We are excited to have Ange join us as we prepare for the season ahead."

He is a former Australia national team player.

Ange managed at South Melbourne, winning the National Soccer League twice and the Oceania Club Championship.

He then led the Australian national Under-17s and Under 20s before moving on to managing in the A-League, winning the Premiership in 2011 and the Championship Grand Finals in 2011 and 2012 with Brisbane Roar.

In the process, he become the first coach to win consecutive A-League Championship titles.

He then became Australian senior national team manager from 2013 to 2017, taking the team to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, winning the AFC Asian Cup in 2015 and securing qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.