Reliable journalist says Tottenham could sack Postecoglou next week in bizarre circumstances

Charlie Eccleshare has highlighted the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur parting ways with Ange Postecoglou on the same day he receives a prestigious award. The Australian manager faces renewed scrutiny following Spurs’ unexpected 1-0 loss to AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League.

After enduring a rough start to the year with five consecutive Premier League defeats, Postecoglou steadied the ship with a commanding 4-1 win over Ipswich Town, followed by a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Manchester United.

However, Tottenham’s Europa League campaign, which remains their only realistic opportunity to end a 17-year trophy drought, has hit a major obstacle. Lucas Bergvall’s own goal has left Spurs needing a turnaround in the return leg at home on March 13.

With Daniel Levy investing in three January signings, including Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, the 59-year-old now finds himself under mounting pressure after the setback in the Netherlands.

Postecoglou’s tenure at Tottenham could hinge on the outcome of the second-leg clash with AZ. Failing to secure a place in the Europa League quarter-finals might lead to his dismissal.

Eccleshare, an experienced journalist covering Spurs, pointed out the remarkable scenario where Postecoglou could be dismissed on the same day he receives the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award.

“It’s possible Ange could be sacked next Friday and win the Premier League Manager of the Month award on the same day,” Eccleshare remarked, emphasizing the potential irony.

Tottenham’s inconsistent league form remains a concern. With 27 matches played, Spurs have secured 10 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 14 defeats. The team has scored 53 goals while conceding 39, placing them in 13th position.

Despite their struggles, Postecoglou has been nominated for February’s Premier League Manager of the Month award. He finds himself in competition with Liverpool’s Arne Slot, Everton’s David Moyes, Fulham’s Marco Silva, and Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner.

Spurs showed signs of resurgence last month, claiming three wins in four games, temporarily quelling talk of a relegation battle. However, underlying problems persist, and Postecoglou’s job security remains uncertain.

His early tenure in the Premier League was marked by a historic achievement. Postecoglou became the first manager to win the Manager of the Month award in each of his first three months in charge.

If Levy were to dismiss him while he secures another award, it would be an unprecedented moment in English football history.

However, Tottenham has a track record of making such decisions—Nuno Espírito Santo faced a similar fate in 2021, winning the August Manager of the Month award before being dismissed just three months later.

With crucial fixtures on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher. The Europa League second leg against AZ Alkmaar could decide Postecoglou’s future, and unless Spurs produce a strong response, speculation regarding his dismissal will only intensify.