Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is currently under immense pressure, and his future at the club appears increasingly uncertain. With the team enduring a torrid Premier League campaign, speculation is mounting that his departure may be inevitable. In light of Spurs’ struggles, former player Jamie O’Hara was left utterly shocked when a suggestion was made that the north London outfit should consider appointing legendary Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti as Postecoglou’s potential replacement.
The 2024/25 season has been nothing short of a nightmare for Tottenham, who suffered yet another demoralizing defeat on Monday night, this time at the hands of relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest. While their domestic form has been dismal, the one glimmer of hope lies in their European exploits. Spurs have managed to progress to the semi-finals of the Europa League, offering a faint chance of redemption in what has otherwise been a campaign to forget.
Despite the European run, Postecoglou’s position remains under serious threat. Tottenham currently sit in 16th place in the Premier League table, having lost an astonishing 18 games in the competition—a record that has understandably placed the Australian manager under intense scrutiny. With fans and pundits alike questioning his tactical approach and squad management, chairman Daniel Levy is expected to make a critical decision in the coming weeks regarding the managerial position. However, any drastic changes are unlikely to occur until Spurs’ Europa League journey comes to an end.
During a recent segment on talkSPORT, Jamie O’Hara was visibly stunned when someone proposed Carlo Ancelotti as a viable replacement for Postecoglou. His reaction was swift and dismissive:
“Are you having a wind-up? Ancelotti? He’s going to get the Brazil job, mate. What are you even talking about? Yeah, he went to Everton, but he was on about £18 million a year. That’s the only reason he went there for half a season—and the minute Madrid called, he was out the door.”
Indeed, the idea of luring Ancelotti to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium seems far-fetched. The Italian tactician, who currently manages Real Madrid, is widely expected to take over the Brazilian national team after his tenure in Spain ends. His brief spell at Everton is often cited as an anomaly—motivated more by financial incentives than a long-term project—and it ended swiftly once a more prestigious opportunity arose.
Even if Spurs could somehow tempt a manager of Ancelotti’s caliber, it would be a gamble. Tottenham’s revolving door of managers under Levy’s stewardship has become a significant issue. From Mauricio Pochettino to Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo to Antonio Conte, and now Postecoglou, the club has struggled to find consistent leadership in recent years.
What Tottenham desperately need is stability—a clear footballing identity and a manager who is given time to build a team and implement a long-term vision. Whether or not Postecoglou is that man remains to be seen, but if the club does decide to part ways with him, the next appointment must not only be strategic but also backed with genuine patience and long-term support from the board.
For now, all eyes are on Spurs’ Europa League campaign, which could serve as the deciding factor in Postecoglou’s fate. While silverware may buy him some time, the league form cannot be ignored. Tottenham stand at a crossroads yet again—and this time, Levy must get it right.
“Are you kidding me, what the hell’ – Jamie O’Hara stunned after being told who Tottenham will replace Ange with
