Tottenham fans want Postecoglou sacked after what he did for AZ clash – ‘Ange Out’
Ange Postecoglou is under severe pressure for success as Tottenham return to Europa League action.
The former Celtic manager was famously quoted as saying he always wins trophies in his second season but that looks unlikely at present.
Spurs travel to the AFAS Stadion for the Europa League round of 16 tie against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday looking to put a marker down on the rest of the competition.
It looks as though Postecoglou has got off to the worst possible start, though.
Postecoglou makes controversial Gray decision
Postecoglou has chosen to start Archie Gray at centre-back despite both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero being on the bench.
Kevin Danso starts alongside the 17-year-old and the decision has proved controversial despite the duo only just returning to fitness.
| Stats (Europa League) | Starts | Tackles won | Recoveries | Yellow cards |
| Gray | 8 | 81.8% | 42 | 0 |
Gray has stepped up on several occasions this season in the absence of Spurs’ senior members of the backline, featuring in every single Europa League match.
Your Spurs XI in Alkmaar 🫡 pic.twitter.com/PWQoUIsP9O
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 6, 2025
Tottenham fans dismayed at Postecoglou selection
As the competition represents Spurs’ only chance of salvaging their season, emotions are running high and the Australian’s team selection has caused concern.
What exactly is he waiting for with VDV and Romero? A sign from God?! Get them on the pitch man!
— DP (@DanPaskin) March 6, 2025
Romero can’t even make himself available to start a knockout match despite a song & dance being made about his return to fitness.
— Charlotte Case (@SaintCharl1792) March 6, 2025
🤮🤮gray at cb
— ☠︎︎ (@ctr483) March 6, 2025
Expected at least one of the CBs are they fit or not
— Benji Spurs (@Shadow210513) March 6, 2025
Gray is near playing at midfield man
— Victor Hope (@Vikky_hope) March 6, 2025
Hate gray there fr
— joshua (@Joshie10_) March 6, 2025
The lineup is very poorly without Romero , Van and solanke but we hope for the best coys 🤍🤍🤍☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
— Linta (@lintasorry) March 6, 2025
Biggest match of the season and VDV, Romero, and Solanke on the bench. ANGE OUT.
— Fact Checker (@Ferngully821) March 6, 2025
Will Archie ever play CDM or CM for Tottenham https://t.co/Ph5OFfN4KH
— Courtney Sparkes 🤍💛💙 (@CourtneySparke5) March 6, 2025
We have 2 CB’s on the bench and Gray is still playing at CBpic.twitter.com/nqbjlnzdio https://t.co/YgQ7EIK9Go
— 🇭🇷 (@luka_thfc) March 6, 2025
If the Lilywhites fail to secure the required result in the Netherlands, it will put them under immense pressure to secure victory at home in the return leg.
Postecoglou could come to regret the decision to start Gray, the youngster has impressed, but surely Van de Ven or Romero would provide more security, even if they were hauled off after the first half, given that they have only just come back.
Given the importance of the contest, if it backfires then he could find himself on the verge of being sacked by Daniel Levy with no other route to ending the 17-year trophy drought.
However, if it pays off and his side brings a healthy advantage back to North London, it will justify the 59-year-old’s decision and make those supporters that have criticised him eat their words.