Ange Postecoglou reveals alternative speech he planned for Tottenham victory parade | OneFootball

Sacked manager had a blunter message up his sleeve as 150,000 Spurs fans watched on

Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League, and the hierarchy decided that the domestic form was enough of a concern to necessitate a managerial change.

After returning from their victory in Bilbao, Spurs staged a trophy parade through the streets of north London and it was estimated that 150,000 supporters were in attendance.

Despite suspecting that he was about to be sacked, Postecoglou took the microphone that day and declared that in "all the best television series, season three is better than season two".

That was greeted by a huge roar from the fans and the players, who were unaware Postecoglou had considered taking aim at the club instead.

Do I just give them an 'up yours and see you later'? Because I knew I was gone by then, it was clear

Ange Postecoglou

"It was funny because when we got to the parade, I kind of had two speeches planned that day and I wasn't sure which way it was going to go," Postecoglou told Melbourne-based radio station SEN 1116.

"I tested it obviously with Georgia, my wife. Do I just give them an 'up yours and see you later'? Because I knew I was gone by then, it was clear.

"Or do I try and say something a bit more hopeful? I just felt everyone was so happy that I had to sell a positive message. It just felt right to say that, whether I was involved or not.

"I thought we'd laid a really good foundation for season three to be better, but obviously I got killed off in season three, so I wasn't part of it."

Postecoglou admitted it has "not been easy" watching Spurs' struggles this season.

Ange Postecoglou during the victory parade

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The club sit just a point above the relegation zone with seven matches to play, having been beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest last time out.

Postecoglou found it "uncomfortable" watching that match, though suggested he still believes Spurs have the quality to stay up.

Speculation continues that Spurs are set to relieve Igor Tudor of his duties and appoint their third manager of the season.

It has been a period of significant instability, sparked by the club replacing Postecoglou with Thomas Frank last season.

"It just didn't make sense for me," Postecoglou said. "They've gone for a real hard reset. Thomas Frank's a fantastic manager and he's obviously done very well in the Premier League.

"But you're going in a totally different direction. I just didn't see the sense in it after what we built."