Tottenham Hotspur players seem to have a clear view on whether Daniel Levy should sack Ange Postecoglou this summer.
Levy is considering Postecoglou’s future following an incredibly mixed campaign in which Spurs won the Europa League but finished 17th in the Premier League.
The decision on Postecoglou’s future is expected to arrive this week, and it seems as though Levy has long had a strong feeling on what he should do.
Meanwhile, the feeling within the dressing room is pretty clear on what should happen to the Australian coach, and that could be an influential factor on Levy’s decision.
What Tottenham players think about Ange Postecoglou behind the scenes
Tottenham Hotspur players are clear that they want Ange Postecoglou to remain in charge of the football club as they await Daniel Levy’s decision.
Tom Barclay has revealed that behind the scenes, he is hearing that the players want him to stay and still really like him.
The players have continued to play for him and have never downed tools, unlike previous occasions under Antonio Conte and Nuno Espirito Santo.
Pedro Porro wants Postecoglou to stay and spoke about how the dressing room at Hotspur Way thinks it would be better if he remained in charge.
Barclay told his YouTube channel: “It’s how they talk about Ange and the social media posts as well, when you put it all together and the stuff I’m hearing behind the scenes, there’s definitely a feeling the players want him to stay.
“They like him a lot. That’s always been the case, they haven’t downed tools. It would be better if Ange stayed from that perspective.”
Daniel Levy remains expected to sack Ange Postecoglou
Levy had already decided on Postecoglou’s future before the Europa League final and that was to sack the 59-year-old.
The Spurs journalist believes that stance remains the same, with the North London club looking at alternative options.
What could change Levy’s mind is fans’ strong feeling of affection for the manager who has just ended their 17-year wait for silverware, along with how expensive it would be to bring in a new head coach.
Barclay told his YouTube channel: “It’s pretty poor really, he’s just won the Europa League and he still hasn’t had any indication yet as to whether he will be carrying on or not.
“I’m sure he’ll be aware that the club are looking elsewhere which I’d love to hear his thoughts on that and what that must feel like. But nothing has moved forward on that front, it still remains to be seen whether he does stay or not.
“I do believe that it is still most likely that he goes and a new manager comes in. The pro-Ange opinion amongst the Spurs fans could be an influential factor in Daniel Levy’s decision, along with how expensive it would be to hire a new manager, added to the fact of how expensive it would be to sack Ange.
“His plan ahead of the Europa League final was to move Ange on, even if he won it. But the Ange love in from the fans really puts that theory to the test.”