Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in all sorts of trouble this season. The Lilywhites have struggled to put together a consistent run of form, and grinding out results has become increasingly difficult. With many Spurs fans eager for the Premier League campaign to be over, there is still one glimmer of hope to cling to in the final stretch of the season under Ange Postecoglou.
The North London club remain firmly in the hunt for Europa League glory and have kept their European dream alive. After overturning a first-leg deficit against AZ Alkmaar in the Round of 16, Spurs advanced to the quarter-finals, where they now face Eintracht Frankfurt. With no domestic silverware on offer and European qualification at stake, the Europa League has become Tottenham’s last and most vital chance to salvage their season.
Eddie Howe touted as an excellent replacement for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.
Spurs fans are calling out for reinforcements ahead of the summer, but recent financial statements released by chairman Daniel Levy have cast doubt over the club’s ability to make big moves in the transfer market. Tottenham reported a net loss for the last financial year, coupled with a 4% drop in revenue, figures attributed to poor on-pitch performances this season. The disappointing financial outlook has dampened hopes of a major spending spree, raising concerns about how much backing Ange Postecoglou will receive to rebuild the squad.
Tottenham icon Graham Roberts weighs in on managerial links
There is no surprise to see that Ange Postecoglou is under tremendous pressure to grind out results in this last part of the season. The former Celtic boss has been under the spotlight in recent weeks, with Daniel Levy giving Ange Postecoglou an ultimatum of winning the Europa League this season if he wants to keep his job.
Now, club legend Graham Roberts has had his say on who should replace the Australian if he does end up getting sacked. Roberts told Express Sport,
“Someone said Iraola from Bournemouth but he plays the same way as Ange. With the way that they press, you are not going to get anything different. Eddie Howe I would put at the top of the list, I thought he was brilliant at Bournemouth. If it (Postecoglou getting sacked) does happen then we will see what names get thrown into the hat.”
Eddie Howe touted as an excellent replacement for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.
Eddie Howe ended Newcastle United’s long wait for a trophy.
The Spurs icon added,
“My opinion is let him see if he wins the Europa League, if we win the Europa League then they have a decision to make and that’s up to them. But the position in the league is not good enough for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.”
Tottenham on the hunt for replacements
Both the Spurs hierarchy and fanbase appear to be running out of patience with Ange Postecoglou. The 59-year-old has certainly faced his share of challenges this season, dealing with injuries to key players and a squad riddled with poor form. However, excuses are wearing thin as Tottenham continue to underperform, currently sitting just a few places above the relegation zone in 14th. With expectations much higher at the start of the campaign, pressure is mounting on Postecoglou to deliver some form of turnaround before the season’s end.
Eddie Howe touted as an excellent replacement for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.
There are options out there for Tottenham.
Now, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has already made a shortlist of potential replacements if the Englishman decides to sack Ange Postecoglou. Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva lead the line and are considered the favourites to get the job if the club decides to part ways with Big Ange in the summer.
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Although former Spurs player Graham Roberts has suggested that Eddie Howe should be considered as a potential replacement, it seems unlikely that the English manager would leave Newcastle United—especially after guiding them to their first piece of silverware in 56 years.
Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou will be determined to silence his critics in the coming weeks. That redemption arc could begin with a strong performance against Chelsea in their upcoming Premier League clash, a match that may well define the tone for the remainder of Tottenham’s season.