Ange Postecoglou is staring down the barrel at Tottenham Hotspur, with his future at the club hanging by a thread. The Australian manager is under immense pressure, and his fate now appears to rest solely on the club’s performance in the UEFA Europa League. Should Spurs fall short of lifting the trophy, it’s widely believed that the former Celtic boss will not be in charge come summer.
Against the odds, Tottenham have fought their way to the semi-finals and are now within touching distance of ending their long-standing trophy drought. If Postecoglou’s men manage to go all the way and bring silverware back to N17, it would be a remarkable achievement—one that could not only salvage the season but also secure the 59-year-old’s job for another campaign.
The pressure has been mounting on Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou following a series of disastrous Premier League performances. With the club languishing in 16th place and having suffered 19 league defeats, Spurs have lost more matches than they’ve won—a statistic that has intensified the scrutiny around the Australian. However, all could be forgiven if Postecoglou manages to guide his side to Europa League glory. Winning the competition would not only end the club’s long trophy drought but also offer fans a much-needed reason to believe in a brighter future.
There appears to be a lingering curse when it comes to Tottenham’s pursuit of silverware. The Lilywhites have not lifted a major trophy since 2008, an extended drought that has cast a long shadow over Daniel Levy’s tenure as chairman. Over the years, frustration among fans has grown, with many openly expressing their dissatisfaction with the club’s leadership. Levy has consistently found himself under fire, facing protests and public backlash from supporters who continue to question the direction and ambition of the club.
Now, William Gallas believes that Ange Postecoglou might walk away from Tottenham even if he manages to win the Europa League. The ex-player told Goal.com,
“It’s interesting. Even if he wins the Europa League, he might still decide to leave. If he left, he’d be leaving them in a good position. He might even get an offer from another English club after that achievement. If he stays at Spurs, even after winning the Europa, he could be sacked at any time. With Daniel Levy, if things go wrong in the league again, you never know.”
Former Premier League defender William Gallas has weighed in on the situation at Tottenham, suggesting that Ange Postecoglou would be wise to walk away if he manages to win the Europa League. According to Gallas, lifting the trophy would allow the Australian to leave on a high, having delivered long-awaited silverware to the club. He also warned that if Postecoglou stays on, he will always be under threat of the sack, as chairman Daniel Levy is unlikely to tolerate another run of poor results next season.
Tottenham Hotspur face a defining week as they prepare to take on Bodø/Glimt in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final. For Ange Postecoglou, it presents a golden opportunity to guide the club to its first European final since 2019. With so much at stake, fans will be hoping the players rise to the occasion and deliver when it matters most in what could be the most pivotal tie of the season.
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