Talks of Postecoglou being sacked at Tottenham increase as experts explain why and when Levy could swing the axe

Ange Postecoglou could “lose her job” at Tottenham before the end of this season if she fails to meet two targets; A former Spurs player has given an insight into chairman Daniel Levy’s ruthless thinking as he insists he remains safe for now.

The friendly Australian won the hearts and minds of Tottenham fans and the media last season with his outspoken attitude towards the media and his attacking style of football that took Spurs to the top of the Premier League last season. 10 games. Winning eight of his first 10 games and drawing two, the 59-year-old wrote his name into the history books as he overtook Jose Mourinho at Chelsea to enjoy the best start ever made by a new manager in Premier League history. .

Ultimately, a devastating list of injuries and suspensions throughout the autumn and winter not only put an end to their good run of form, but also saw them narrowly miss out on a return to the Champions League, finishing in fifth place.

However, this season did not go so well. Spurs currently sit 10th in the table and have suffered (five) defeats as well as wins. And three defeats in the last five games have seen the pressure mount. Postecoglou.

Speculation about his future is not supported by claims that he has fallen out with at least four senior players this season.

However, former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson insists it is too early to consider dropping Postecoglou. But in an interview Football InsiderWith two big targets looking likely to be missed, he explained why he thinks his patience may run out before the end of the season.

“He’s under pressure right now,” Robinson began. “But I think he will be under a lot of pressure if they don’t get back into the Champions League or Europa League at the end of the season.

“They get beaten very easily and they are very vulnerable defensively.

“Ange has earned the right to have the time but they don’t seem to be learning from their mistakes.

“At the end of the season, yes, he will be under a lot of pressure if they don’t achieve what they want to achieve, but at the moment he is in a good position.

“If they withdraw from cup competitions in February and do not look likely to compete for a place in Europe, he could lose his job before the end of the season.”

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Our sources say that Tottenham chief Levy, who has been heavily backing the coach throughout the summer, is not yet panicking about his place in the Premier League and believes they are not lacking much in terms of performance. We expect it to happen.

Spurs would have been in third place at the last international break had they managed to beat Ipswich last time out, although the in-form Rodrigo Bentacur’s seven-match ban for racially abusing Son Heung-min will hit them hard. outside.

This is a summary supported by: Evening Standard journalist Dan KilpatrickHe mounted a strong defense against Postecoglou last week.

“So I don’t know what Levy and the board are thinking. To be honest, I think all voices coming from the club agree that this is a medium-term initiative,” Kilpatrick said. Tottenham Road podcast.

“I mean, they talked about being successful in the here and now, but they also talked about building a roster, wanting to be successful in four or five years.

“And that’s clearly evident in the age profile of the players they’ve signed, with three lads coming in the summer and two more next year.

“So I think there’s some sort of determination to get this done or at least continue to say where it’s going. “But again, I can understand everyone involved with Spurs feeling a little bit frustrated or losing their patience.”

Robinson, meanwhile, insists the pressure at Tottenham will never go away and even winning a trophy may not be enough to secure the minimum target of Europa League football, often finishing in the top six.

“He’s stuck with that style even though it doesn’t sit well with some of the players in his side,” Robinson emphasized.

“But he will always be under pressure at Tottenham because the stigma of needing to win trophies will not go away.

“This is the stick that every other club uses to beat them, so if they win a cup and fail to reach European football, would that be enough?

“I’m not convinced. I think European football is vital for Tottenham and where they are as a club.

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Meanwhile, Journalist Tobias Hellgren explains why Postecoglou is of the opinion that summer signing Lucas Bergvall is not yet suitable for high-intensity Premier League matches. He said that the loan exit in January may be approved for the Swedish young man.

If another report is to be believed, his place in the side is likely to come with the return of Harry Winks.

The 28-year-old was sold by Postecoglou in his first season in management, but surprising claims have emerged regarding his performance in the Leicester jersey, particularly in the Premier League this year. Tottenham boss now ‘determined’ to bring 10-capped England international back to north London.

A more realistic signing could perhaps be for the USMNT star Johnny Cardoso.

Spurs already have a deal in place to sign the Real Betis midfielder in 2025, a report now claims Postecoglou and Co are ready to put forward plans to sign the midfielder following interest from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

Start of Postecoglou in 2023/24 compared to 2024/25