Tottenham explore overseas options in an interesting summer twist
Recent reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur have expanded their managerial search beyond the Premier League, with overseas managers now in contention to replace Ange Postecoglou.
Given Ange Postecoglou’s disastrous second season at Tottenham Hotspur, where he has racked up 15 defeats in the Premier League, sits 14th in the table, and has crashed out of both domestic cup competitions, his position in the dugout looks anything but secure.
Spurs are said to be actively preparing for life after the Australian, particularly if he fails to deliver the Europa League title at the end of the campaign.
While Postecoglou remains under pressure, Tottenham’s hierarchy are believed to have already drawn up a shortlist of potential managerial replacements.
Tottenham expand managerial search beyond Premier League
Reports from a few weeks ago suggested that Spurs had shortlisted three Premier League managers—Thomas Frank, Marco Silva, and Andoni Iraola—as potential successors.
Andoni Iraola is said to be Daniel Levy’s preferred choice, particularly due to the impressive job he has done at Bournemouth, where he has them competing for a European spot.
However, fresh reports from Football Insider state that Tottenham are not limiting their search to managers in the Premier League.
The Lilywhites are now said to be scouring the overseas market for their next manager, despite strong links with the aforementioned trio.
While Premier League experience is undoubtedly a plus for the Spurs board, the club is determined to cast a wide net in their bid to replace Postecoglou if the decision is made to part ways with him in the summer.
Ange Postecoglou’s future hinges on Spurs season finale
As stated earlier, all hope is not lost for Ange Postecoglou. A strong finish to the campaign could see him retain his position at Tottenham, particularly if he manages to win the Europa League—securing a return to the Champions League in the process.
However, it is not just European success that could save him; league form must improve as well. When comparing his points per game to past Tottenham managers, his record does not make for good reading:
| Manager | Start Date | End Date | Days in Charge | matches | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ange Postecoglou | Jul 1, 2023 | Present | Ongoing | 87 | 1.59 |
| Nuno Espírito Santo | Jul 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 | 123 days | 17 | 1.65 |
| José Mourinho | Nov 20, 2019 | Apr 19, 2021 | 516 days | 86 | 1.77 |
| Antonio Conte | Nov 2, 2021 | Mar 26, 2023 | 509 days | 76 | 1.78 |
| Mauricio Pochettino | Jul 1, 2014 | Nov 19, 2019 | 1967 days | 293 | 1.84 |
With Postecoglou currently holding the worst points-per-game record of any recent Tottenham manager, the writing could be on the wall unless he manages a drastic turnaround in the final stretch of the season.
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