Spurs sack Postecoglou: Best of reaction, social media and your views

Summary

Recap reaction as Tottenham Hotspur sack Ange Postecoglou
Full statement from Tottenham, who point to their record in the league, where they finished 17th this season, saying 'we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games'
More: 'Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the Club's greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph'
Postecoglou statement: 'We are forever connected... my overriding emotion is one of pride'
More from Postecoglou: 'We have laid the foundations...I sincerely want to thank the supporters'
Stats and analysis: Only Wolves worse off than Spurs in Ange's final 66 games | The great entertainers?
Reaction: 'I'll always be grateful' - Porro | 'What a stupid game football is' - Alan Shearer

Live Reporting

Written by Craig Nelson, Adwaidh Rajan & Mel Edwards.

Are striker stories linked?published at 16:05 British Summer Time 6 June
Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter

Transfer deals are often linked - one can lead to another.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been touted as a potential number nine for Manchester United.
If the Frenchman signs a contract extension at Crystal Palace, could that push United in another direction?
Not that there has been any firm reports to suggest Mateta has been courted by the deal makers at Old Trafford.
But today's talk has been centred on Victor Gyokeres' apparent interest in hooking back up with his former boss at Sporting, now United manager Ruben Amorim.
Recap - latest transfer storiespublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 6 June

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Get Involved - 'Why aren't Man Utd going for Osimhen?'published at 15:56 British Summer Time 6 June
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Victor Osimhen is tried and tested at the international level and across three top leagues. At 26, he's arguably a top seven complete out-and-out striker in world football. A leader, a fighter, and the kind who never gives up. He’s available, so why aren’t Manchester United going for him?
Justin from Nigeria
What could Cherki bring to Man City?published at 15:51 British Summer Time 6 June
Adwaidh Rajan
BBC Sport

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Rayan Cherki has been a guiding force for Lyon since 2019, when he made his first-team debut after coming through the French club's academy.
He has guided the club to runner-up finishes in both the French Cup and French League Cup, registering 29 goals and 45 assists across 185 appearances in all competitions.
During the 2024-25 campaign, Cherki, still only 21, bagged eight goals and 11 assists in Ligue 1 and a further four goals and eight assists in Lyon's run to the Europa League quarter-finals.
He made his France debut last night, scoring and assisting in a 5-4 defeat against Spain in the Nations League semi-finals.
Able to operate as a right winger and an attacking midfielder, the skilful Cherki is known for his ability to carry the ball over long distances, drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi for his dribbling abilities.
He is not only capable of picking out his team-mates but also has an eye for goal, making him dangerous to deal with in more ways than one.
Lyon reject City's first offer for Cherkipublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 6 June
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While we are on the subject of Lyon, the Ligue 1 club could be at the centre of another one of the summer's key transfer sagas.
According to Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, external, Lyon have rejected a first offer from Manchester City for France's attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki.
"The second offer is now being prepared. Negotiations are ongoing," Plettenberg wrote on X.
"Cherki is waiting for an agreement between the clubs. Totally relaxed and fully focused on his match against Germany on Sunday. He could possibly be in the starting XI after his excellent performance against Spain."
Cherki scored what was the pick of a nine-goal thriller on Thursday as France lost 5-4 to Spain in the Nations League semi-finals.
Could Europa League decision affect Mateta's thinking?published at 15:43 British Summer Time 6 June
Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter

BBC Sport reported earlier that Crystal Palace could have to wait until the end of the month to find out if they are able to play in the 2025-26 Europa League, which may play a factor in Jean-Philippe Mateta's decision.
Uefa rules forbid individuals from having control of more than one club in the same competition to avoid conflicts of interest.
Eagle Football - the multi-club group owned by John Textor, which includes a minority shareholding in Palace - owns a majority stake in Ligue 1 side Lyon, who have also qualified for next season's competition.
Palace hold talks with Mateta over new dealpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 6 June
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BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

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Crystal Palace are in talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta over signing a new contract.
A full agreement is still to be reached but it is understood a deal is now close.
The 27-year-old was a standout performer in Oliver Glasner's side last season, scoring 17 goals in all competitions as Palace won the FA Cup - their first major trophy.
The Frenchman, who joined from Mainz initially on loan in 2021, has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park, with Aston Villa, Manchester United and Marseille among the clubs credited with an interest.
His current deal runs out in 2027 after the Eagles triggered a 12-month extension on his contract.
However, Palace are reluctant to allow Mateta to enter the final year of his deal and want to secure his long-term future.
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Get Involvedpublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 6 June
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Loads of news (or rather not-yet-news) about the big (spending) boys. How about the other Premier League teams? Is Palace only supposed to sell?
Eagle Tom (looking forward to watching Palace in Europe...)
Good timing Tom, Palace update coming up...
Mateo Retegui - Atalantapublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 6 June
Which strikers will be wanted this summer?
Michael Emons
BBC Sport journalist

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2024-25 stats (all competitions)
- Appearances: 49
- Goals: 28.
- Assists: 9
- Minutes per goal: 112.6
Italy international striker Mateo Retegui ended the campaign as the top scorer in Serie A with 25 goals for Atalanta in 2024-25, six more than any other player.
The 26-year-old has played in the Champions League for his side this season, and his goals have helped them qualify for next season's competition.
Will that be enough for him to stay with Atalanta? A host of Premier League clubs will be watching with interest, ready to pounce if he decides to leave Italy.
Would you like your club to sign Retegui? Thumbs up for yes, down for no...
Victor Osimhen - Galatasaray, on loan from Napolipublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 6 June
Which strikers will be wanted this summer?
Michael Emons
BBC Sport reporter

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2024-25 stats (all competitions)
- Appearances: 41
- Goals: 37
- Assists: 7
- Minutes per goal: 85.8
In 2022-23, Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen helped Napoli win their first Italian title since 1990, but he missed their triumph this season as he had a prolific spell on loan at Turkish side Galatasaray.
The 26-year-old has been in prolific form, and among his goals in 2024-25 was a double in his side's 3-2 Europa League win over Tottenham in November.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are among those that have been heavily linked with the player.
Would you like your club to sign Osimhen? Thumbs up for yes, down for no...
Postpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 6 June
Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter

BBC Sport's Michael Emons has been busy scouring the continent, assessing the top European strikers being linked with a potential move to the Premier League.
We will update you on a few of those next.
Feel free to give each entry a thumbs up or thumbs down, depending on whether you would like to see your club sign them...
Sesko talks 'advancing' - Romanopublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 6 June

Football journalist Fabrizio Romano today provided an update on Arsenal's talks over Benjamin Sesko, reporting on X, external that negotiations are now "advancing".
"Discussions underway and proceeding well between all parties involved, player and clubs," he wrote. "No agreement yet now or expected this weekend; but advancing."
Arsenal begin talks with Sesko - reportspublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 6 June
Michael Emons
BBC Sport reporter

Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko has long been linked with a move to the Premier League as he continues to rapidly build his reputation at RB Leipzig.
The 22-year-old is 6ft 5in (1.96m) and will not come cheap because he signed a new "long-term deal" with the German side last summer.
At the weekend, Sky in Germany were reporting that Arsenal had begun talks with RB Leipzig in an attempt to sign Sesko, who has a release clause worth more than 80m euros (£67.4m).
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Postpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 6 June
Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter

Talking about strikers, Arsenal are never far away from that discussion...
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Get Involved - 'Man Utd should be dreaming of signing a striker as good as Big Vic'published at 15:04 British Summer Time 6 June
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Tom, a Coventry fan: Re G at 14:28 - you wrote terrible but I think you misspelt INCREDIBLE. One of the best strikers in the championship during his time with the sky blues. Sporting signed him for their club record fee and he's scored more than a goal per game on average since. Man U fans should get real with where they are at as a club. They should be dreaming of signing a striker as good as Big Vic!
Arsenal looking at Rogerspublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 6 June
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Gunners fan David said earlier that he was "annoyed" that Arsenal have not signed anyone yet.
Well the Times, external is reporting that the Premier League runners-up have added Aston Villa's English winger Morgan Rogers, 22, to their list of targets this summer.
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Postpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 6 June
Craig Nelson
BBC Sport reporter

OK, so you are up to speed on the latest transfer lines being reported on the BBC Sport index, but what about the gossip from elsewhere?
We have some more rumours coming up...
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Get Involved - 'Ready-made quality beats potential'published at 14:49 British Summer Time 6 June
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Manchester United need to be purchasing tried and tested Premier League players. If the last three to four-year spending spree has taught the club anything it’s that ready made quality beats potential.
Andrew
Recap - latest transfer newspublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 6 June

It's been a very busy day but it's now time for us to do a quick recap of the transfer stories that we have been looking at.
We have also looked at Chelsea's interest in West Ham forward Kudus in detail and heard from his former coach Edu Rubio on what he could bring to Enzo Maresca's side.
There's still plenty more to come throughout the day, with Thomas Tuchel set to announce his England squad later. So do stay with us.
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Get Involved - Do Man Utd need Gyokeres?published at 14:28 British Summer Time 6 June
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It always gets me worried when I see Man Utd managers look to bring players from former clubs with them. It tends not to go well.
Jason
As a United fan it's all good and well strengthening the attack which clearly failed this season, but surely they need a keeper, far too many mistakes in both Onana and Bayindir, never going to get anywhere with a rubbish keeper. Onana replaced De Gea primarily for his passing and distribution but half the time he kicks it out of play when he goes long so that's a load of rubbish, and he couldn't catch a cold!
Steve
Gyokeres to United might not be a good idea. We saw how terrible he's done at Coventry. Now you might be saying "Oh he's improved and knows Amorim's style of play" etc. However, Ten Hag brought half of his champions from Ajax to Old Trafford and we saw how that worked out.
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