2 ‘leading candidates’ to replace Postecoglou emerge after latest sack update
The winds of change are blowing through North London as Tottenham Hotspur reportedly line up potential successors for under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou.
Despite still being alive in the Europa League, the Australian tactician appears destined for the exit door after a dismal Premier League campaign that sees Spurs languishing in 16th place – their worst top-flight position at this stage in over a decade.
According to multiple reports, the Tottenham hierarchy has identified Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Fulham’s Marco Silva as their primary targets should they part ways with Postecoglou.
The former Celtic manager’s position has become increasingly precarious following Monday night’s 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest – Tottenham’s 18th league loss this season. One more defeat would set an unwanted club record for most Premier League losses in a single campaign.
While Europa League success could theoretically save Postecoglou’s job, sources suggest there’s growing momentum behind a change regardless of how Spurs fare in their upcoming semi-final against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.
The 59-year-old has received some sympathy from the board after navigating an injury crisis that decimated his squad for months, but patience appears to have worn thin following consistently poor domestic results.
Iraola has emerged as one of the most exciting managerial prospects in the Premier League after transforming Bournemouth’s playing style and guiding them to an impressive eighth-place position.
The Spaniard’s high-energy, attacking philosophy has drawn comparisons to early Jurgen Klopp, with the Cherries now genuine contenders for European qualification. Bournemouth’s hierarchy remains hopeful of retaining their prized asset, but the lure of a bigger club with greater resources could prove tempting for the 41-year-old former Rayo Vallecano manager.
Silva represents a more experienced alternative, having stabilized Fulham following their promotion in 2022. The Portuguese tactician has the Cottagers punching above their weight in the top half of the table while playing an attractive brand of football.
His previous Premier League experience with Everton and Hull City – albeit mixed – gives him an edge in understanding the unique demands of English football.
Both candidates would likely demand significant assurances about transfer budgets and long-term project stability before considering a move to Tottenham.
The club’s notorious reputation for abrupt managerial changes and inconsistent transfer strategies remains a concern for potential appointees.
Postecoglou’s potential departure would mark a disappointing end to what began as an exciting new era for Spurs.
His early months showed glimpses of the attacking football chairman Daniel Levy promised supporters, but defensive frailties, inconsistent performances, and a failure to adapt to setbacks have undermined his tenure.
The coming weeks present a final opportunity for redemption, with the Europa League offering both salvation and potential complication. An unlikely trophy could force the board to reconsider, but the growing consensus suggests Tottenham are already planning for life after Postecoglou.
As the managerial merry-go-round begins to turn, all eyes will be on whether Iraola or Silva could be the next to try their hand at solving Spurs’ perennial underachievement.
What remains clear is that Tottenham’s next appointment must be someone capable of building a cohesive project rather than another short-term fix.
The club’s cycle of hiring and firing has yielded diminishing returns, and with a talented young squad at their disposal, the next manager will inherit both significant potential and considerable pressure to deliver immediate improvement.