The clouds appear to be gathering over Tottenham Hotspur, and while Ange Postecoglou was hailed as the harbinger of change not long ago, whispers from within the club suggest that Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna is being eyed as a potential successor.
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Ange Postecoglou under pressure at Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth was not just another frustrating loss; it served as a flashpoint for the rising discontent among fans.
Ange Postecoglou, who arrived with high expectations, found himself face-to-face with angered supporters who made their frustrations known after the final whistle.
In the aftermath, Postecoglou spoke candidly during an interview, reflecting on the confrontation.
He said: “I didn’t like what was being said because I’m a human being but you’ve got to cop it,” he admitted, acknowledging the difficult situation.
He added, “They’re rightly disappointed tonight because we’ve let a game of football get away from us. I’m OK with all that. They gave me some direct feedback, which I guess is taken onboard.”
The Australian manager, known for his resilient demeanour, remained determined to push forward, stating, “I’m really disappointed with tonight and I’m determined to get it right and I will keep fighting until we do.” Yet, despite his intentions, the pressure continues to mount.
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Kieran McKenna: Tottenham’s new managerial target?
FootballTransfers has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have shortlisted Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna as their primary target should they decide to part ways with Postecoglou.
While there have been no official statements confirming this, sources suggest that McKenna is the club’s preferred option for a managerial change.
The 38-year-old Northern Irishman has been widely praised for his work at Ipswich, leading the club to back-to-back promotions in his first two seasons as manager.
The Spurs board is reportedly weighing the possibility of sacking Postecoglou if results do not improve by January. It is understood that McKenna has long been on Tottenham’s radar.
However, other reports have claimed that Postecoglou retains the backing of Daniel Levy and co for the time being, and they are planning for the January transfer window with Ange in mind.
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A return to Spurs could be on the cards for Kieran McKenna
Having spent seven years in the club’s academy before a career-ending injury forced him into early retirement, McKenna has a strong connection to Spurs.
He later became Tottenham’s Head of Academy Performance Analysis and U18 head coach, before moving on to a prominent role at Manchester United under José Mourinho.
With his impressive record at Ipswich, McKenna was courted by both Chelsea and Manchester United during the summer but chose to sign a new deal at Portman Road that will keep him with the Tractor Boys until 2028.
Despite this, Spurs may still be keen to tempt him back to North London, as the club grapples with a growing sense of disillusionment among fans and internal pressures to deliver results. If not now, McKenna could be one to keep an eye on in the future.
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