Tottenham ‘to sack Postecoglou before August’ after what’s happened – Richard Keys
Ange Postecoglou may not last at Tottenham until August despite winning the Europa League, with Daniel Levy sacking him.
The Australian manager won the Europa League final against Manchester United, ending the North London outfit’s 17-year wait for a trophy.
But the Lilywhites continued their poor domestic form, losing 4-1 to Brighton in the final Premier League fixture of the 2024/25 campaign, finishing 17th in the table.
While no decision has been made yet on the ex-Celtic boss’ future, there’s an expectation that he won’t be in charge next season.
Postecoglou sack certain after damning Levy silence at Tottenham
Levy’s silence on Postecoglou’s situation at Spurs is damning, Richard Keys says.
The veteran broadcaster believes the Australian manager won’t be in charge of the North London outfit in August and doesn’t deserve to continue in N17.
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Keys claims to have backed the ex-Celtic boss at the Lilywhites for a long time, but feels he’ll be sacked soon.
The broadcaster wrote in his blog (26 May): “Levy’s silence is damning. Ange won’t be in charge in August. Nor should he be. I backed him for a long time this season, and he did really well delivering a trophy — but those who want him out were right — and they’ll get their way, I’m sure.
Spurs can’t make grave Postecoglou error after Europa League win
Postecoglou is the first Spurs manager in decades to win silverware, and it wouldn’t make sense to fire him ahead of the upcoming campaign.
While the Australian manager will admit that the North London outfit’s prospects in the top flight have been disappointing this season, the Europa League campaign provides some hope for the future.
The several fitness issues at the Lilywhites this season should be considered mitigating factors for the 59-year-old head coach’s domestic failures.
Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven’s solid partnership in the European competition shows that Tottenham may have done better in the Premier League had they been regularly available.
Instead of sacking Postecoglou, Levy should back him in the upcoming transfer window and strengthen the squad.
There’s no point in hiring a new manager at the North London outfit if the players aren’t good enough to compete for relevant goals.
The Australian head coach showed evolution with a change of tactics in the Europa League final against Man United by defending deep, and the Lilywhites should give him another opportunity to see what he can do next season.