- Postecoglou sacked despite Europa League win
- Redknapp says it was the right decision
- Adds Premier League campaign was "disgraceful"
Postecoglou was sacked after ending Tottenham‘s long wait for a trophy with victory in the Europa League final over Manchester United. However, he also oversaw a disastrous Premier League campaign that saw the team finish down in 17th place, having suffered 22 defeats from 38 games.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has since said it was a “collective decision” to sack Postecoglou just 16 days after their Europa League triumph and insisted it was the “right” move for the club. Former Spurs boss Redknapp also thinks the north Londoners were correct to part ways with Postecoglou and has also downplayed the importance of their Europa League win.
Speaking exclusivelywith BetVictor Casino, Redknapp said: “Finishing fourth from bottom is disgraceful really, wasn’t it? I lost my job after finishing fourth. So, he had every chance of going. We got to the end of the season and suddenly I was gone, okay he won the cup and I won’t disrespect it, but the two English teams in the final were two of the worst teams in the Premier League.
“It’s a cup competition that an English team should win every year when you look at the quality that’s in it. I wouldn’t compare that to [Mauricio] Pochettino’s achievements in getting to the Champions League final. Okay he didn’t win it and last year they won a trophy. But Pochettino taking the team to a final in the Champions League for me as a manager would still be a greater achievement. It was harder to get to the Champions League final for sure than it is to win that trophy. I’m pleased to have the trophy but it isn’t the Champions League that’s for sure.”
Redknapp also gave his verdict on new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank and admitted he’s a fan. He added: “I like Thomas Frank, he needs good players and they’ve got a lot of good players. I think Tottenham will do okay this year. I think Tottenham could finish in the top six. I like the look of them. They look decent and have made a couple of signings. Keeping everybody fit is the key this year for them.
“I know they’ve lost James Maddison, which is an early blow, but they brought in Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich so I think they’ll do fine. I think they’ll be strong this year Tottenham, they’ll do well in the league and maybe win the Carabao Cup or whatever might be on the agenda for them. It’s a great club, a big club and I think they’ll have a good season.”
Tottenham face European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup on Wednesday and then kick off their Premier League campaign on Saturday against Burnley.
