Ange Postecoglou finds himself under growing scrutiny as Tottenham Hotspur’s season threatens to derail, following back-to-back exits from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the space of a week. What began as a campaign full of promise is now overshadowed by doubts over the Australian’s future at the helm. One of the biggest stories of the past week has been about Tottenham and their inability to win trophies.
Spurs’ Cup Dreams Shattered
Spurs entered their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool with a narrow 1-0 lead, but any hopes of a Wembley final were ruthlessly extinguished at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side tore through Tottenham’s defence with ease, romping to a 4-0 victory and securing a 4-1 aggregate win.
The disappointment deepened just days later in the FA Cup, where a depleted Spurs side—missing key players such as Richarlison—fell to a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. New signing Mathys Tel salvaged some pride with a late goal in stoppage time, but the performance did little to mask the growing concerns around the squad’s form.
Europa League: Spurs’ Last Hope?
With domestic silverware now out of reach, Spurs’ attention turns to the Europa League, their final opportunity to claim a trophy this season. However, with performances faltering and results slipping, questions are swirling about whether Postecoglou can steady the ship and deliver success. With the quality in the squad, they should be able to progress to at least the quarter-final stage.
Postecoglou Unfazed by Criticism
Despite mounting external pressure, Postecoglou remains resolute. Speaking after the Villa defeat, he dismissed suggestions that injuries were an excuse for his side’s struggles.
“People can judge me. They can say I’ve done a bad job, I’m not up to it or whatever. That’s fine,” he said. “My job is to get this group playing my way and to bring success. Whether people believe I can do that or not, that’s up to them.”
Taking aim at what he perceives as agenda-driven criticism, he added: “If the objective is to get rid of me, that’s fine. Go for it a million times.”
Speculation Over Potential Replacements
While the club’s hierarchy continues to publicly back Postecoglou, speculation is already swirling over potential successors. Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, and Fulham’s Marco Silva have all been touted as names to watch should Spurs opt for a change in the dugout.
For now, Postecoglou remains focused on the task at hand. But with Tottenham’s season at a crossroads, the coming weeks could prove decisive for both the manager and the club’s long-term direction.
Whoever takes the role should Ang be relieved of his duties will be taking a job at one of the biggest clubs in London, tickets are still on sale for all remaining fixtures making it a great time to go for those fans on a budget. See our complete Tottenham ticket guide here.
