PL boss tipped to ‘walk and take Tottenham job’ after Ornstein makes Postecoglou sack claim

The writing appears to be on the wall for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur, with The Athletic’s David Ornstein suggesting the Australian’s tenure is nearing its inevitable conclusion following a disastrous Premier League campaign.

Spurs’ recent 4-2 collapse against Wolverhampton Wanderers – their 17th league defeat this season – has left the club languishing in 15th position, just two points clear of the relegation scrap, turning what began as a promising project into one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory.

Ornstein’s assessment paints a grim picture of the current situation at N17: “This has been a disastrous season for Tottenham Hotspur by their standards. A change in the dugout this summer is beginning to look increasingly likely.”

While the board initially sympathized with Postecoglou during the club’s injury crisis earlier in the season, the return of key players has failed to spark any meaningful improvement.

Tottenham’s solitary win in their last six league matches has eroded the goodwill built during Postecoglou’s bright start, with only their Europa League quarter-final run providing temporary respite from mounting criticism.

The upcoming Europa League second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany represents Postecoglou’s last realistic chance to salvage his position.

However, even European success may not be enough to save him, with well-connected sources indicating Tottenham’s hierarchy has already begun planning for a future without the 58-year-old at the helm.

Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner has emerged as the leading candidate to take over, with former Tottenham scout Mick Brown revealing the Austrian would likely “walk” from Selhurst Park if assurances about squad investment aren’t met.

“Glasner is one of the names on their list,” Brown told Football Insider. “He seems a very stable character who knows exactly what he wants. If Palace can’t promise to keep players like Guehi, Eze, and Wharton, Tottenham could offer him both financial backing and European ambitions.”

Glasner’s impressive work at Palace – guiding them to an FA Cup semi-final while implementing an attractive, progressive style – has made him an attractive proposition for Spurs.

The potential availability of key Eagles players this summer only strengthens the appeal, with Tottenham likely to test Palace’s resolve for several of their stars regardless of who occupies the managerial hotseat.

For Postecoglou, the stark reality is that his expansive, attacking philosophy has failed to translate into consistent results. What began as an exciting new era has devolved into tactical naivety and defensive fragility, with opponents routinely exploiting Spurs’ high line and lack of midfield protection.

The Australian’s refusal to adapt his approach, even as results deteriorated, has ultimately undermined his project.

As Tottenham prepare for a pivotal summer, the club faces fundamental questions about its direction. Postecoglou’s potential departure would mark another false dawn in their search for stability, while Glasner’s potential arrival would represent a calculated shift toward pragmatism after years of managerial experiments.

One thing is certain – Thursday’s trip to Frankfurt could be the final chapter in a Tottenham tenure that promised much but delivered only disappointment.