Ange Postecoglou tipped to join Tottenham’s Premier League rivals in exit twist
Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought on Wednesday as they won the Europa League by defeating Manchester United.
Ange Postecoglou delivered a night in Bilbao that Tottenham supporters will fondly look back on for the rest of their lives.
The Australian manager will always be remembered for this achievement. However, whether he is the right man to continue to lead the club forward is still up for debate.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has an almighty decision ahead of him as the club gears up to play Champions League football next season.
Sharpe feels Postecoglou’s style suits the Premier League
Tottenham‘s Premier League campaign has been nothing short of a disaster, with the Lilywhites currently 17th in the table. Understandably, some feel Postecoglou should still get the sack despite his heroics in Bilbao.
Former Manchester United and England winger Lee Sharpe weighed in on the debate currently surrounding the Aussie when speaking to Coin Poker.
“I can see Ange Postecoglou managing another Premier League club,” he said.
“I think he’s a great fit for England’s top division – his personality and fast-tempo football are perfectly suited to the league.
“He’s been very honest and basic in his approach; he has a clear picture of what he wants his players and team to do.
“When Spurs are fully fit, I think they’re a really strong match for anyone. They can be deadly around the opposition’s box when they’re firing on all cylinders. They’ve struggled defensively at times, but I think that’s down to their two main centre-halves being injured for so long.
“Some argue that Ange only has one game plan: to play full throttle for 90 minutes – and we have seen them get caught out in the process – but I like to watch his team; they’re always quick and energetic.”
Should Tottenham change their manager?
Whatever decision is taken by Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy at the end of the season, certain sections of the Spurs fanbase will be upset regardless.
It is an extremely complex dilemma. One that has the potential to restore the club’s position in the upper-echelon of the Premier League and have them competing for more trophies if they get their appointment right.
Equally, sticking with a manager who has overseen 21 defeats so far this Premier League season seems ludicrous on paper.
It is a similar situation Manchester United found themselves in last season with Erik ten Hag.
An FA Cup triumph masked a disappointing domestic campaign for the Dutch manager.
In the summer, he was backed with more signings before being sacked early into the new season. Another manager, Ruben Amorim, came along with his new ideas and philosophies.
Therefore, an entire transfer window that was spent backing Ten Hag was soon up in smoke, with many of the players not being suited to Amorim’s system.
This is something that will certainly be on Levy’s mind following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Backing a manager, he is uncertain about with a marquee signing like Jack Grealish or Viktor Gyokeres could prove to be a risky move, especially if Postecoglou loses his job in the middle of next season.