Daniel Levy appears to have already decided the fate of Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur, with reports suggesting that the Australian manager’s tenure in North London is set to come to an end regardless of how the season concludes.
Postecoglou arrived at Tottenham with high expectations, bringing his attacking philosophy and positive energy to a club that had been seeking stability after years of managerial upheaval. However, his second season has been far from the success he envisioned. Spurs currently find themselves languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, a position that has fallen well short of the club’s ambitions. With Champions League qualification seemingly out of reach, Tottenham’s only hope of salvaging the season lies in winning the UEFA Europa League.
Despite this, reports indicate that chairman Daniel Levy has already made up his mind regarding Postecoglou’s future, and his position as manager appears to be under severe threat.
Postecoglou’s Fate at Tottenham Looks Sealed
According to a report by The Athletic on Thursday, March 27, Postecoglou’s future is now in “serious” doubt. The report claims that Tottenham have already identified Andoni Iraola, the current Bournemouth manager, as their preferred candidate to take over at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
While Tottenham’s immediate focus remains on finishing the season as strongly as possible, including their Europa League quarter-final clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, the uncertainty surrounding Postecoglou’s future continues to loom large. The situation has been further complicated by the injury to key player Dejan Kulusevski, which adds another challenge to Tottenham’s already difficult campaign.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham has suggested that this uncertainty strongly implies a decision has already been made at the top level of the club.
“Regardless of Spurs’ success in the Europa League, Postecoglou is under threat,” Wenham stated.
“That tells me that the writing is on the wall, and Tottenham will be making a managerial change this summer. The club obviously feel now is the right time to do that.
“Whatever happens between now and the end of the season will not be enough to keep Postecoglou in the job. If we were to win the Europa League, Postecoglou would be our most successful manager of the past four decades. As a result, that was quite a damning report on behalf of Postecoglou.”
Tottenham’s Next Steps – A Change on the Horizon?
Recent reports suggest that even if Tottenham were to win the Europa League, it may not be enough to secure Postecoglou’s future at the club. A recent official statement from Levy has made it clear that expectations remain high, and merely securing silverware may not be sufficient to convince the club’s hierarchy to stick with the Australian.
If Postecoglou were to be dismissed at the end of the season, it would mark yet another managerial change under Levy’s tenure, continuing the pattern of instability that has plagued Tottenham since Mauricio Pochettino’s departure. Spurs have struggled to find a long-term solution, with managers like José Mourinho, Nuno Espírito Santo, and Antonio Conte all failing to establish themselves for the long haul.
With Andoni Iraola reportedly emerging as the frontrunner to replace Postecoglou, Tottenham’s summer could once again be dominated by upheaval and transition. Iraola, who has impressed with Bournemouth, is seen as a manager capable of instilling a structured approach while maintaining an attacking identity.
For now, Postecoglou remains in charge, but the prevailing sense is that his time at Tottenham is quickly running out. His immediate task will be to rally his squad for the remainder of the season, but it remains to be seen whether he can convince the club’s hierarchy that he deserves to stay beyond the summer.
With Levy seemingly set on making a change, it appears that Postecoglou’s days at Tottenham may already be numbered, regardless of what unfolds in the coming weeks.
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