Tensions rise at Tottenham after Son Heung-min’s deleted post appears to blame chairman Levy for Postecoglou’s abrupt departure
Tensions are boiling over at Tottenham Hotspur after captain Son Heung-min appeared to criticize chairman Daniel Levy in a quickly deleted social media post following the shocking dismissal of head coach Ange Postecoglou. The post, which briefly surfaced before being removed, has sent waves across the Spurs fanbase, reigniting long-standing frustrations with the club’s leadership.
The controversy erupted just day after the announcement that Postecoglou had been relieved of his duties a decision that stunned supporters and pundits alike. The Australian manager, who joined Spurs from Celtic, led Tottenham to their first trophy in over 16 years, lifting the Europa Cup in may. His departure, despite ending the club’s long trophy drought and restoring an attacking brand of football, has sparked outrage.
Shortly after the news broke, Son shared a cryptic yet emotionally charged post that many interpreted as a veiled attack on Levy. In the now-deleted message, Son reportedly wrote,
“Some people will never understand what it means to build something real. All the work, the heart it’s thrown away.” The post did not name names, but the timing and tone led many to believe it was directed at the Spurs chairman.
Social media lit up with speculation, with fans rushing to screenshot the post before it disappeared. Reactions ranged from support for Son’s courage to concerns over a potential rift between the club’s players and leadership. The deletion only added fuel to the fire, prompting questions about whether Son was pressured to remove the post or had second thoughts about making his frustrations public.
“Son has always been a model professional, so for him to post something like that tells you how deep this goes,” said former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe during a Sky Sports segment. “There’s clearly more going on behind the scenes than we’re being told.”
Inside sources suggest that the decision to sack Postecoglou came after internal disagreements regarding the club’s long-term direction and transfer policy. Despite Postecoglou’s popularity among fans and players, his assertive demands for autonomy reportedly clashed with Levy’s more hands-on management approach.
Son, who flourished under Postecoglou’s dynamic attacking system, had spoken publicly about his admiration for the Australian coach on several occasions. His apparent displeasure at the decision has led many to worry about possible unrest within the dressing room, particularly among senior players who supported Postecoglou’s vision.
Fans have also voiced their frustration, with the hashtag #LevyOut trending on X (formerly Twitter) within hours of the sacking. Tottenham supporters’ groups have called for transparency and accountability, urging the board to explain the rationale behind dismissing a manager who delivered silverware and laid the foundation for a new footballing identity.
“Postecoglou brought back pride to the Lane. We finally saw a Spurs team with purpose again,” read a joint statement from one supporters’ group. “Sacking him after winning a trophy is not only short-sighted, it’s a betrayal of what the fans were promised.”
As of now, neither Son nor the club have issued an official statement regarding the deleted post. The club has also remained tight-lipped about the reasons for Postecoglou’s dismissal, merely stating that “a change was necessary for the continued development of the team.”
With pre-season looming and the search for a new manager underway, Tottenham finds itself once again engulfed in off-field drama. The fallout from Son’s deleted post could signal deeper issues at the club — and a widening divide between the dressing room and the boardroom.
Whether Daniel Levy will respond to growing unrest remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the harmony that Ange Postecoglou helped restore at Tottenham is now under serious threat.
