Ange Postecoglou knows that his chances of remaining at Tottenham Hotspur are slim, but one of the factors that could give the Australian a lifeline is the backing he has from the Spurs squad.
Daniel Levy faces a very difficult decision on Postecoglou’s future after the Australian delivered the club’s first piece of silverware in 17 years.
Over the past couple of days, various reports have indicated that Levy has not made a final decision on Postecoglou’s future, with the Tottenham chairman continuing to contemplate his options.
Postecoglou has declared that he is the man to get Spurs challenging for trophies regularly, thus putting the ball firmly in the court of the North London club’s hierarchy.
Ange Postecoglou is expected to be sacked but the Tottenham players are behind him
A report in The Mirror has now backed up what other sources have said over recent days by revealing that there is unlikely to be a quick resolution of Tottenham’s managerial position, with Levy still assessing his options.
The report says that the expectation at Hotspur Way is that there will be a new manager in charge next season and even Postecoglou knows that, realistically, it would require a ‘huge shift’ for him to get one more season.
The 59-year-old is hoping that the tide of emotion following the Europa League success works in his favour, while he also has the support of his players.
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The outlet asserts that it has been made very clear that members of the Tottenham dressing room are behind Postecoglou.
Why the Spurs hierarchy are concerned about giving Postecoglou one more year
The report goes on to explain that internally at Tottenham Hotspur, the feeling is that it will be a big risk if they stick with the Australian for one more year.
The club fear that they will be in a difficult place if results do not improve in the league at the start of next season, which is why it remains ‘highly likely’ that Postecoglou will be sacked.