Tottenham sources claim Postecoglou sack on the cards amid new manager update
Ange Postecoglou successfully guided Tottenham to their first trophy since 2008 by winning the Europa League.
Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 on 21 May in San Mames to clinch a European trophy, something they had not done since 1984.
With that, they have secured qualification for the group stages of the Champions League for next season.
Daniel Levy may still sack Postecoglou despite Europa League win
The Australian has been in sack danger for the majority of the season and rightly so, given the fact that Spurs are 17th in the league.
Usually, teams are said to be safe when they have 40 points in the bag and currently, the North London outfit have just 38 to their name.
They have lost a colossal 21 games this season and the only positive domestically is their goal difference of +2.
| Statistic | Tottenham Hotspur | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 29% | 71% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.01 | 0.76 |
| Big Chances | 1 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 3 | 12 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 4 |
| Fouls | 22 | 9 |
| Passes | 182 | 457 |
| Tackles | 16 | 20 |
| Free Kicks | 9 | 22 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
According to the Telegraph on 22 May, there has been the expectation that Postecoglou is heading towards an exit and will depart after the final Premier League game of the season.
Sources believe that could still be the case despite the Europa League win, but the result in Spain has heaped pressure on Daniel Levy.
Tottenham must stick to their process of hiring a new manager
Securing their first trophy for Tottenham since 2008 and Champions League qualification is a significant achievement under Postecoglou.
However, it should not alter the club’s plans to potentially sack him.
Spurs’ dismal 17th-place standing in the Premier League, with 21 losses and only 38 points, reflects a catastrophic domestic campaign that outweighs the European success.
Postecoglou’s tactical approach has failed to deliver consistency, and the club’s +2 goal difference is a minor positive amidst systemic failings.
If Levy identifies a manager capable of restoring Premier League competitiveness and sustaining European progress, sacking Postecoglou is justified for the club’s long-term benefit.
The Australian can depart with his head high, having ended a 17-year trophy drought, but Tottenham’s ambitions demand a leader who can excel domestically and in Europe, not just deliver a one-off triumph.