The Australian manager ended Spurs trophy drought, but it was not enough to counterbalance poor league performance

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly nearing a deal to hire Thomas Frank as their next manager. Spurs parted ways with Ange Postecoglou late last week, ultimately deciding that his Europa League triumph was not enough to compensate for the team’s 17th-placed Premier League finish.

Tottenham Hotspur has sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just over two weeks since he guided the club to the Europa League title, the club’s first trophy in 17 years and first European silverware in 41 years.