Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is facing increasing pressure following a disappointing start to the 2024/25 season. The team’s poor form, highlighted by a recent 6-3 defeat to Liverpool, has led to growing concerns among fans and speculation about Postecoglou’s future.
While the club has faced challenges, including a significant injury crisis, their current position of 11th in the Premier League falls far short of expectations. This underwhelming performance has fueled debate among fans and pundits regarding Postecoglou’s future at the club.
Former Tottenham scout Mick Brown has weighed in on the situation, acknowledging the pressure on Postecoglou but suggesting that an immediate sacking is unlikely. Brown acknowledged that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has a history of making managerial changes when the pressure mounts. However, he believes Levy will give Postecoglou time to turn things around, particularly with the January transfer window approaching.
Brown emphasized that Postecoglou needs to adapt his approach and find solutions to the team’s current struggles. He acknowledged that the manager’s philosophy requires time to fully implement, but with the team struggling to compete at the top level, patience may be wearing thin.
“The chairman there, when the pressure comes on, tends to pull the trigger. He takes the pressure off of himself by sacking the manager and diverting the attention,” Brown stated. “I don’t think Postecoglou has done himself any favours by insisting on playing the way they do. He doesn’t seem to have convincing answers to some of the problems they have struggled with ever since he took over there. People have started asking questions of him, and he’s not giving the answers they’re looking for.”
Brown believes that the club will support Postecoglou in the January transfer window, allowing him to strengthen the squad and address some of the team’s weaknesses. However, he cautioned that continued poor results could lead to a change in management.
“From what I understand, he’s not in any imminent danger of being sacked. They’ve got the nucleus of being a very decent side, and I accept they’ve got injury problems at the moment, but they’ve got to help themselves and adapt,” Brown said. “They’ll back him in January and see if they can strengthen the squad, especially because of the injuries they’ve picked up. But if things continue as they are, you can’t be surprised if a decision is made.”
The coming months will be crucial for Postecoglou and Tottenham Hotspur. The January transfer window will provide an opportunity to address some of the team’s weaknesses, but continued poor results could put immense pressure on the manager.
While Postecoglou’s philosophy has shown promise at times, the team’s current struggles require a swift and decisive response. The coming weeks and months will determine whether Postecoglou can navigate this challenging period and guide Tottenham back to winning ways.
