Ange Postecoglou has sparked controversy by claiming Tottenham Hotspur are "not a big club" following Thomas Frank's dismissal as head coach. Speaking on The Overlap's Stick to Football podcast, the former Spurs manager criticized the club's transfer strategy and financial limitations, stating they couldn't compete for his preferred targets like Pedro Neto and Bryan Mbeumo.

Postecoglou, who won the Europa League in 2025 but was sacked after one season, highlighted Tottenham's inability to match transfer fees, citing Neto's £54m move to Chelsea and Mbeumo's £65m transfer to Manchester United. The Australian coach argued that Tottenham's wage structure and expenditure levels don't align with their self-perception as a major club, suggesting they need to take more risks to achieve success.

Since Mauricio Pochettino's departure in 2019, Spurs have cycled through five managers including Mourinho, Conte, and Postecoglou himself. The 59-year-old questioned whether Frank understood the club's unstable environment when he accepted the position, noting the recent executive changes and uncertainty at the club. Postecoglou's comments underscore the ongoing challenges facing Tottenham as they struggle to establish themselves among England's elite clubs.