When Postecoglou said that in “all the best TV series, season three is better than season two” at Spurs’ trophy parade on Friday, it was seen as an indication that he had been told he was staying at the club.
But, as he remarked during his pre-match media conference before the visit of Brighton: “Sometimes they kill off the main character.”
After the defeat by Brighton, Postecoglou said he had not spoken to chairman Levy about his future.
“You’re asking the wrong person,” said Postecoglou.
“Everyone in the media is intelligent enough to know I’m not the person to know to ask those questions.
“I’ll have a break and then hopefully we’ll be back first day next season to start things.”
The question for Levy now is whether he will sack a manager who ended Spurs’ trophy drought.
Wednesday’s Europa League final win against Manchester United earned Postecoglou the sort of credit with supporters that seemed impossible only a few weeks ago.
Sacking him now would upset many fans, although there are some who feel it is the perfect moment to say goodbye.
That is the conundrum that Levy must consider and, as United discovered when they sacked FA Cup-winning coach Erik ten Hag last year, squaring that circle is never easy.
Former England striker Alan Shearer told BBC Match of the Day: “You have to say it has been an outstanding season. He said they would win a trophy and they have done.
“This season is about winning the cup. It doesn’t sound like he will be here next season though does it? Doesn’t that sum football up? If he wins a trophy for the first time in 17 years and it’s not good enough.”
