In a candid assessment, former professional footballer Tam McManus has voiced his belief that Ange Postecoglou's tenure as Tottenham Hotspur manager may come to an abrupt end before the arrival of the new year.
The Spurs have been struggling lately, managing to secure only three victories out of their last nine matches in the Premier League. This dismal run has left them languishing at 15th place in the form table, raising concerns as they face a daunting schedule ahead, featuring clashes against Southampton, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Nottingham Forest.
McManus observed that the Tottenham side that took the field against Rangers appeared lackluster and far from a team galvanised in support of their manager. He noted a stark departure from the high-octane, possession-based football that Postecoglou is renowned for.
"Looking at last night’s performance in isolation, it seemed evident that the players were merely going through the motions," McManus commented on the PLZ Soccer Show. "They didn’t exhibit the fight for their manager that you would expect, and the style of play was a shadow of what Ange would have wanted—no high tempo, no slick passing. It was a disappointing display, and frankly, they were fortunate to leave with a point. If they had lost, I firmly believe he would have been shown the door immediately."
With challenging fixtures looming on the horizon—beginning with a trip to St. Mary's on Sunday—McManus cast doubt on Postecoglou's ability to survive past the festive period. "With tough away games against Southampton, followed by Manchester United and Liverpool, can he really hope to make it to the new year in charge?" he pondered.
As Postecoglou prepares to lead his team to face Southampton this weekend, all eyes will be on him to see if he can spark a revival and change the course of the season.