The case for and against Tottenham Hotspur sacking Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur are on the brink of their worst season in recent history. Results have been abysmal, performances uninspiring, and questions are being asked. With Spurs languishing in 14th place, a sacking seems inevitable—but will Tottenham pull the trigger on Ange Postecoglou?

For most of the season, Ange Postecoglou has ridden his luck. Spurs have played 29 matches and lost more than they’ve won—15 defeats, just 10 victories. That’s simply unacceptable for a club of this stature.

Cup performances haven’t been much better. Spurs crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the semi-finals and were dumped from the FA Cup in the fourth round.

Had Tottenham Hotspur made it past the fourth round of the FA Cup, a semi-final run looked likely, given the absence of most of the traditional ‘big six’

With nothing but pride left to play for in the league, and results getting worse by the week, the question isn’t whether Postecoglou will be sacked—it’s when.

The case for and against parting ways with Postecoglou

There are three schools of thought on Postecoglou’s future. Some fans want him gone immediately, others prefer to wait until the end of the season, while a third group blames Tottenham’s hierarchy rather than the manager.

There’s sympathy for Ange, given that he had to navigate a brutal injury crisis that sidelined 12 players at one point. But Spurs’ form hasn’t improved even with key players returning.

And if you analyse their performances before the injury crisis, they were just as inconsistent as they are now.

From August to December 1, Spurs played 20 matches, winning 11 and drawing seven. They dropped points to Leicester City, Newcastle, Ipswich, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Brighton, and Fulham—teams they should be beating.

The inconsistency didn’t start with the injuries; it’s been there for a long time, even stretching back to last season.