Jamie O’Hara Sends Clear Message to Ange Postecoglou on How to Save His Tottenham Job
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara has given a blunt assessment of Ange Postecoglou’s current predicament at the club, offering a direct solution to the Australian coach if he hopes to retain his position beyond this season. With Spurs suffering another disappointing defeat, the pressure on Postecoglou continues to mount, and O’Hara believes there is only one realistic path for him to secure his future at the club.
Tottenham’s Struggles Continue After Another Setback
Tottenham Hotspur endured yet another frustrating night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, falling to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Manchester City. A first-half goal from Erling Haaland proved decisive in what turned out to be a lackluster encounter. The loss further deepened Tottenham’s troubles in the Premier League, leaving their hopes of securing European qualification through league standings looking increasingly unlikely.
With Spurs now languishing in 13th place, the club’s trajectory under Postecoglou has come under intense scrutiny. Despite a promising start to the season, injuries, inconsistency, and defensive frailties have seen them plummet down the table. Now, with just 11 games remaining, the likelihood of breaking into the European places appears slim.
O’Hara: “Forget the League, Go All In on the Europa League”
Jamie O’Hara has urged Postecoglou to shift his priorities entirely, arguing that Tottenham’s only real chance of salvaging their season lies in the Europa League. Speaking to Sky Sports after Spurs’ latest defeat, O’Hara was adamant that the club should abandon any ambitions in the Premier League and put all their energy into European competition.
“The Premier League for Tottenham is done. It’s over,” O’Hara said. “It doesn’t matter where we finish—12th, 9th—we’re not getting European football that way.”
Instead, he believes that the Europa League presents a golden opportunity for Tottenham, especially with key players returning from injury. “What we can do is win the Europa League. AZ Alkmaar is the biggest game of Ange Postecoglou’s career—that’s next week.”
O’Hara went further, calling on Postecoglou to rest his starters in domestic matches to ensure Spurs have the strongest possible lineup in Europe. “He wants his best players fit, fresh, and ready to go. That has to be his entire focus. When we play Bournemouth in between, put out a B-team. The Premier League doesn’t matter now.”
According to O’Hara, winning the Europa League wouldn’t just secure Champions League football for next season—it could redefine Postecoglou’s tenure at the club. “If we win the Europa League, we get Champions League football, and Ange Postecoglou could go down as one of the most successful managers we’ve had in recent times.”
O’Hara also expressed confidence in the team’s ability to go all the way in the competition, saying, “Spurs, with their best team, have the best chance of winning the Europa League.”
Is the Premier League Really Out of Reach for Tottenham?
While O’Hara’s stance is clear, is he right to completely write off Spurs’ Premier League campaign? A quick look at the standings paints a challenging picture.
Tottenham currently sit ten points behind Brighton, who occupy eighth place—the final potential Europa League qualification spot. With just 11 games remaining, overturning such a deficit would require a drastic turnaround in form.
Furthermore, juggling both Premier League and Europa League matches will not be easy, particularly given Spurs’ inconsistencies under Postecoglou. The North London club has struggled for consistency, and closing a ten-point gap in such circumstances seems like a near-impossible task.
Postecoglou’s Defining Moment?
With Tottenham’s league season unraveling, Postecoglou now faces a defining decision. Does he take O’Hara’s advice and fully commit to the Europa League, risking a further slide in the Premier League? Or does he attempt to salvage both campaigns, knowing that failure in either could intensify the pressure on his job?
The upcoming fixtures will be telling. If Tottenham can progress past AZ Alkmaar and reach the latter stages of the Europa League, O’Hara’s prediction may hold weight. However, if Spurs falter in Europe while continuing to struggle in the league, Postecoglou’s future at the club may become increasingly uncertain.
One thing is clear: Ange Postecoglou is now at a crossroads, and how he navigates the next few weeks could define his tenure at Tottenham Hotspur.
I don’t want to sound rude but this Postecoglou of a guy needs to be sack before Spurs can progress to win trophies, He is still lacking something special” Jamie O’Hara sends special message to Ange for Three wrong decision He made yesterday
