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Ange Postecoglou James Maddison Tottenham Europa League 2025AFP

'A family man with great morals' - James Maddison continues Tottenham dressing room outpouring for sacked manager Ange Postecoglou amid reports of mutiny

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  • Spurs sacked Postecoglou on Friday
  • Club won Europa League but finished 17th
  • Maddison joins team-mates in saying goodbye
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Spurs sacked Postecoglou on Friday, bringing to an end a tumultuous period in which they both finished 17th in the Premier League and won the Europa League. The latter triumph had seemingly strengthened the case for the Australian to stay, but he has been relieved of his duties nonetheless, with the club reasoning that the league performance simply was not good enough.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Amid reports of a potential dressing room revolt ahead of the appointment of a new manager - likely to be Thomas Frank - players have taken to social media to wish Postecoglou well, and Maddison is the latest to pen a heartfelt thank you to the Australian.

  • WHAT MADDISON SAID

    Maddison wrote on X: "Gaffer, where to start.

    "Firstly, thank you for bringing me to this wonderful club that I now call my home. Your instant belief in me to not only sign me but make me the clubs vice captain & part of the leadership group from the get go is something I’ll always be thankful for.

    "Secondly for the Europa League campaign that started in our stadium on gameweek one and finished perfectly with that special night in Bilbao. You led us to victory and we’re European champions and in this clubs history books because of you and your winning mentality.

    "Lastly and most importantly is how you are as a man and a person. Your unwavering self belief and strong mindset is infectious and a massive reason in why you were the man to end this clubs 17 year drought for a trophy. A family man with great morals & I have honestly learnt so much from you. More than you will probably ever know. All the very best. Madders."

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Spurs are reported to be pursuing Frank as their next manager but they are also reported to have interest in Fulham boss Marco Silva.