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Postecoglou: Tottenham Lacks Big Club Ambitions Amid Struggles

2/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur manager, said Tottenham is "not a big club" on The Overlap following Thomas Frank's sacking.
He highlighted the disparity in transfer spending versus rivals such as Arsenal.
Tottenham sits 16th in the Premier League, five points above relegation, after a poor run.
He questioned Tottenham's objectives and the instability from managerial changes, including his own dismissal after winning the Europa League.

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Historical Context

In 2021, Tottenham Hotspur faced managerial turmoil, culminating in José Mourinho's dismissal just days before the EFL Cup final against Manchester City. The club's transfer spending was significantly lower than rivals like Arsenal, which invested £150 million that summer. This financial disparity and instability reflect broader challenges in English football, where clubs struggle to balance competitiveness with financial sustainability, as Tottenham sat 16th in the Premier League.

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Story summary

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur manager, said Tottenham is "not a big club" on The Overlap following Thomas Frank's sacking.
He highlighted the disparity in transfer spending versus rivals such as Arsenal.
Tottenham sits 16th in the Premier League, five points above relegation, after a poor run.
He questioned Tottenham's objectives and the instability from managerial changes, including his own dismissal after winning the Europa League.

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