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Ange Postecoglou could be returning as Celtic boss soon, following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers.

After the bombshell news regarding Rodgers’ departure, Postecoglou is now the favourite to return to Celtic, shortly after his Nottingham Forest exit.

Since Tottenham decided to sack Postecoglou, the Lilywhites haven’t looked back with the success of Thomas Frank.

Postecoglou was highly regarded at Celtic Park, but his spell in North London revealed much about his tenure at Tottenham.

Ange Postecoglou struggled with a severe injury crisis at Tottenham

Tottenham broke their trophy curse with Postecoglou at the helm, as the head coach guided the Lilywhites to a Europa League title last season.

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Despite the success, Postecoglou was still sacked after Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League. However, a large reason for this was due to the Aussie deciding to focus on the Europa League, while battling a horrid injury crisis.

These were just some of the many Tottenham injuries that hampered their Premier League season, as Postecoglou had to navigate his way through one of the most difficult periods of his managerial career.

In the 2024-25 season, Tottenham had players out for a combined total of over 1,500 days, according to The Spurs Web, as Postecoglou couldn’t believe how bad his luck had become.

Postecoglou was treated unfairly by Daniel Levy

Postecoglou’s relationship with the then-Tottenham owner Daniel Levy was well-documented, as it seemed like there was a shared consensus from the board around the Aussie.

The former Celtic boss was told that he needed to win a trophy at Spurs, and that’s what he delivered, something that Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, and the other Lilywhite managers before him failed to do.

Tottenham had a chance to build something off the back of Postecoglou’s trophy feat, but Levy decided to pull the trigger before resigning from his own position weeks later.

However, Tottenham and Levy may have felt that, despite last season’s trophy success, the style of play was not sustainable.

Postecoglou had varying stats with Tottenham

Postecoglou started remarkably well in his first season as Spurs head coach, as the Lilywhites only lost their first 2023-24 Premier League game in November.

Since then, stats didn’t make for pleasant viewing under Postecoglou, and there were always concerns over how far he could take Tottenham.

Last campaign in particular, Tottenham’s defence was leaky, and despite a positive return on the attacking front, the defensive woes were too large.

Now, with Celtic still hopeful of winning the Scottish Premiership, bringing ‘big Ange’ back to the Hoops may be seen as a gamble, but one that could work out once again.

Which game could Son Heung-min attend for return as he eyes Tottenham reunion

Son Heung-min continues to be a beloved figure among Tottenham fans despite his recent departure.

Son left Tottenham after almost a decade in North London to reunite with former Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris at MLS club LAFC.

While he passed on the mantle to Cristian Romero, the South Korean will forever be known as the captain who ended his club’s 17-year trophy drought.

And after Son’s impressive start at LAFC, fans have been craving his return to Hotspur Way.

Son Heung-min could return for Slavia Praha

Son was teary before Tottenham faced Newcastle United during pre-season.

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The friendly was his final game for the Lilywhites, where he received a standing ovation after being substituted deep into the second half.

At the time, most fans were disappointed that his final game was in South Korea and not at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and it seems the left winger is of a similar opinion.

“My last game was in Korea, so I want to go back to London to see all the Spurs fans,” he said, via Fabrizio Romano on 27 October.

“I deserve to say goodbye to them and they deserve to see me physically to say goodbye, it’s going to be a very emotional day… I can’t wait”.

While the regular MLS season ended on 18 October, LAFC are currently participating in the play-offs, and could end their season on 6 December if they make it to the Cup final.

With this in mind, the former Spurs skipper could return for Tottenham’s UEFA Champions League confrontation against Slavia Praha on 9 December in a reunion which will delight fans.

Has Thomas Frank replaced Son Heung-min at Tottenham?

Son left a gaping hole on the left wing after he left, which is just calling for someone to step up and stake their claim.

While Brennan Johnson started for Thomas Frank on the left side at the start of the season, Wilson Odobert has since taken over.

However, the French international has yet to impress for the Lilywhites, which has led fans to believe that Mathys Tel could battle with Odobert for a starting spot.

Indeed, while Tel has started as a centre-forward this season, with Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani receiving regular minutes, Frank could look to deploy him on the left wing.

But as it stands, Tottenham have struggled to find an answer for Son’s output on the left side, and it’ll be a long time before they do.

Tottenham continued their bright start to the season with a 3-0 win away at Everton on Sunday evening.

The Lilywhites are currently sat third in the Premier League table, and remain unbeaten on their travels in league action so far this term.

Micky van de Ven netted a brace for Tottenham, while his centre-back partner Kevin Danso was imperious in the absence of Cristian Romero.

The club captain has been one of several injury casualties for Thomas Frank in recent weeks, but as Spurs’ injury woes slowly begin to easeit could be the perfect time for this star to enjoy a resurgence.

Tottenham can still see the ‘best version’ of Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin has been out of action for Tottenham since January, but he is finally nearing the final stages of his lengthy recovery from his ACL injury.

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The 23-year-old has almost become the forgotten man in N17, with certain sections of the fanbase even suggesting that an exit could be on the cards for him when he returns.

The prowess of Van de Ven and Romero means that opportunities are often limited for Spurs’ other centre-backs, but there could yet be a route back in for Dragusin when he returns.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the “best version” of the Romania international could yet be seen at Hotspur Way, despite him being “written off” by some fans.

“I think Dragusin has been written off by some fans based on him having to come into a back four that was changing every game last season, or being partnered with an 18-year-old Archie Gray at the back,” Wenham said.

“I remember him at the last Euros for Romania, and he was outstanding, and I think people forget that. We’re in a system where we’re not going to be so highly advanced, and we’re going to be more defensively solid.

“There’s no guarantee that Van de Ven and Romero will stay fit and play a 38-game Premier League season, and then hopefully a 60-game season overall. I think the best version of Dragusin can still be seen.”

Spurs’ future looks bright at centre-back

Dragusin still has a role to play at Tottenham in the future, given that he is still only 23, and he is part of an emerging group of defenders at Hotspur Way.

Luke Vuskovic is going from strength to strength in his loan spell with Hamburg, while there are also high hopes for Kota Takai, who is yet to feature competitively since his arrival in the summer.

Van de Ven and Romero are always likely to be the starting pairing if they are both fit, but Spurs could easily find themselves blessed with a wealth of quality cover in a few years.

That is always invaluable if you want to compete across multiple competitions, and that is one of the main reasons why Dragusin is still very much a part of Frank’s plans.

Tottenham moved up to third in the Premier League table after beating Everton 3-0 on Sunday.

Micky Van de Ven was outstanding against Everton, with his brace helping the visitors to a brilliant win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Thomas Frank was under scrutiny ahead of the match, with poor results against Wolves, Aston Villa, and Monaco harming what had otherwise been a promising start.

However, Sunday’s result means Tottenham can go into their tough run of fixtures with confidence and belief that they can maintain their promising start to the season.

It wasn’t without controversy, though.

David Moyes admits that Everton’s goal was rightly disallowed

With Spurs 1-0 up in the first half, Jake O’Brien thought he’d equalised for the Toffees with a powerful header from a corner.

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However, VAR advised referee Craig Pawson to disallow the goal due to Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye impeding Guglielmo Vicario whilst they were standing in an offside position.

Writing in the print edition of The Sun on 28 October, journalist Martin Lipton praised David Moyes for his integrity after the match, as the Everton manager agreed with Pawson’s decision.

Lipton said: “So refreshing to hear a Premier League manager agree that a contentious call against his club is correct. Moyes could have easily jumped on the ‘Grievance Express’ after VAR ruled out O’Brien’s goal.

“However, Moyes admitted Stockley Park was right to intervene, and I’d love to think it will catch on. But it won’t.”

It’s nice to see a manager who doesn’t moan over every single decision, and Moyes’ admission does highlight that not all managers are biased when discussing their team.

Frank’s side rode their luck at times, yet their strength from set-piece situations ultimately proved to be the difference against a side that hadn’t previously lost at home this season.

What Frank must do now is build on the deserved win over Everton and stamp out the inconsistencies we’ve seen this season.

Spurs face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, with Frank looking to win a first domestic trophy for the Lilywhites since 2008.

Tottenham hold the best away record in the Premier League, and the Carabao Cup clash away to Newcastle begins a run of tough fixtures that could define their season.

November is a crucial period for Spurs’ season

Whilst the trip to Newcastle is hugely significant, it’s the next three league matches that will play a huge role in highlighting where Spurs are at the moment.

Before the international break, Spurs host Chelsea and Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they look to desperately change their fortunes at home.

It gets even harder at the end of the month, with away matches against Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain coming in the space of three days.

Tottenham are expected to lose against Newcastle, yet a win could signify a real statement of intent that Spurs are a serious side who can compete for trophies under Frank.

Tottenham will return to Carabao Cup action against Newcastle United on Wednesday night.

Thomas Frank’s side bounced back in the Premier League after Spurs secured all three points against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

This followed a disappointing defeat to Aston Villa in what has been a season of ups and downs for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham triumphed over Doncaster Rovers in the third round and will look to perform even better against Newcastle at St James’ Park on 29 October.

Form guide

Tottenham: D, W, L, D, W

Newcastle: W, W, L, W, W

Team News

Cristian Romero was unavailable for Tottenham against Everton after suffering an abductor issue moments before facing Villa.

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While Frank has assured fans that his issue is minor, given Kevin Danso’s formidable performance against the Toffees, he’s unlikely to be risked on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Spurs will also be without Destiny Udoige is training alone after suffering a knee injury while on international duty.

Yves Bissouma, Radu Dragusin, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are also out for the Carabao Cup game.

As for Newcastle, neither Yoane Wissa, Lewis Hall, nor Tino Livramento will be available to face the Lilywhites.

Likely lineups

Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Sarr, Bergvall; Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon

Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham

If Frank’s record against Eddie Howe is anything to go by, Tottenham will struggle against the Magpies on Wednesday.

This is not a convincing record by any stretch of the imagination and will do little to unnerve fans heading into the game.

Meanwhile, Nick Woltemade has settled into life in England well, netting five goals for Newcastle this season.

Spurs’ top goalscorer has also scored the same amount, only this happens to be Micky van de Ven, who’s a defender. While he clearly has his finishing boots on, Frank cannot rely on the Dutch international to score in each game.

As a result, Tottenham’s forwards will either need to step up or suffer a 2-1 victory against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.

Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is the leading candidate to replace Brendan Rodgers at Celtic.

The reigning Scottish Premiership champions fell eight points behind league leaders Hearts on Sunday after suffering a 3-1 defeat at Tynecastle.

On Monday night, Celtic confirmed Rodgers had resigned from his managerial duties in Glasgow.

Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham and Nottingham Forest in the last five months, but he’s now being tipped to replace Rodgers at Celtic Park after his second spell there ended in acrimonious circumstances.

Spurs hired Postecoglou directly from Celtic in June 2023 after he won back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles and the domestic treble in 2022-23.

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In his two seasons at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he led Spurs to the 2024-25 Europa League title at the same time as managing their worst-ever season in the Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou one of four ex-Tottenham men in contention to be next Celtic manager

With Celtic’s season continuing to unravel, the bookies have opened the market on who could replace Rodgers in charge at Parkhead.

Postecoglou is currently the 6/4 favourite, with Edin Terzic (3/1) and Kjetil Knutesen (7/2) the other top contenders at this stage.

Interestingly, there are three former Tottenham players alongside Postecoglou in the bookmakers’ market to succeed Rodgers.

As well as Postecoglou, ex-Spurs midfielder Stephen Robinson is among the front-runners.

Robinson, who is currently in charge of St Mirren, was recently linked with the Rangers job, but he’s now being tipped for the other big manager role in Glasgow.

Robbie Keane, who played up front for Tottenham across two spells and is now in charge of Ferencvaros, is an 8/1 shot for the Celtic job and ex-Middlesbrough manager and Spurs midfielder Michael Carrick is listed at 12/1.

After nine games, Celtic are second in the Scottish Premiership while in the Europa League, they have four points from three matches and sit 21st in the table.

What Daniel Levy said about Ange Postecoglou after sacking him

Postecoglou was dismissed by Daniel Levy just weeks after he won the North London club their first piece of silverware since 2008.

Many Tottenham fans thought it was a harsh move by the club’s former chairman. However, results under Thomas Frank have so far suggested that the change was a correct one.

Speaking in June, Levy explained that his decision to axe Postecoglou wasn’t an easy one after the success he brought to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“I don’t regret appointing Ange, I’m very grateful to Ange. In his first season we finished fifth and in his second we were over the moon to win a trophy,” Levy said.

“But we need to compete in all competitions, and we felt that we needed a change.

“Emotionally it was difficult but we feel that we’ve made the right decision for the club.”

Tottenham have made several disappointing signings in recent history.

While Bryan Gil departed Tottenham for Girona over the summer, he is largely considered one of their worst seasons for all time.

Meanwhile, Tanguy Ndombele signed for a reported £63million, including add-ons, a club record at the time, but injuries and poor performances meant he failed to live up to expectations in North London.

Despite making several adventurous moves in the summer market, Spurs are set to see more letdowns over the coming months.

Yves Bissouma will leave Tottenham after ‘disappointing’ stay

Yves Bissouma has long been criticised for his attitude at Tottenham.

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He started strong under Ange Postecoglou, but his behaviour off the pitch saw him fall down the pecking order last season. Meanwhile, he was omitted from Thomas Frank’s squad to face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final for similar reasons.

Recently, Bissouma underwent surgery and is set to be sidelined for Tottenham for a while after he was injured while on international duty with Mali.

As a result, with his contract running out next summer, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham believes that Bissouma will leave Tottenham after failing to live up to his potential.

“For me, it doesn’t change much. He hasn’t made a matchday squad this season. He was all set to move to Galatasaray, and then the first signs of that injury led to that move falling through,” Wenham said.

“In January he’ll be able to agree a pre-contract to go for free to a non-UK club in the summer, and I suspect that’s what will happen. I don’t see a future for him at Tottenham, he’s been an incredibly frustrating signing overall.

“I’ve watched him many times completely dominate us in a Brighton shirt, and I’ve never seen that player for us. There were a handful of times under Postecoglou where it looked like we were getting some sort of return on him, but on the whole, it’s been incredibly disappointing singing.

“Multiple managers have had issues with his timekeeping and being let down by him. It’s time to part ways. I was disappointed that the move to Galatasaray fell through because I knew he wasn’t going to get any gametime, but it is what it is.”

Will Tottenham miss Yves Bissouma?

Bissouma was at his best during Spurs’ win over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final.

He was magnetic on the pitch, gliding through the United press while distributing the ball to his attackers.

That was the Bissouma that fans had been seeking for years, but it is a version of him that only surfaces a couple of times every few months.

Tottenham will miss Bissouma, but more so will yearn for the player he could be, as opposed to what currently exists. As such, a departure this summer would be best for all involved.

Micky van de Ven scored two goals for Tottenham against Everton, but it was Kevin Danso who was the unsung hero.

Spurs got the three points at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, becoming the first team to beat the Toffees at their new home.

Van de Ven got a brace for Thomas Frank’s team in the first half, with Pape Matar Sarr putting the result beyond doubt with his goal in the 89th minute as the game ended 3-0.

While most of the spotlight will be on the Netherlands international, there were several standout performers for the North London outfit on the day.

Tottenham defender Kevin Danso not in Troy Deeney’s Premier League Team of the Week

Danso won one of his attempted tackles, made 19 clearances, blocked two shots and three recoveries against Everton, as per Sofascore.

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The centre-back also won 100 per cent of his ground duels and four of his five aerial duels, registering a passing accuracy of 91 per cent.

In contrast, Van de Ven was the best defensively, losing one of his attempted tackles and winning just one of his four aerial duels.

While the 24-year-old defender’s goals were crucial for Tottenham, it can be argued that the former Lens star had a better defensive performance.

It looks like Deeney would rather have defenders in his team who score goals than those who make sure they remain solid at the back.

The former Watford striker also has Joe Rodon and Ezri Konsa in his Team of the Week, but it’s safe to say Danso should be in there.

Spurs first-team regular has uphill battle under Thomas Frank

Danso’s impressive performance against Everton will leave Frank with a massive dilemma regarding his team selection.

Cristian Romero has been a first-team regular at Tottenham and is the captain, but the former Lens centre-back’s displays can’t be ignored.

While the Argentina international has been on the sidelines in recent weeks, he could potentially be looking over his shoulder at the North London outfit.

It would be surprising to see Frank leave the captain out of the starting lineup if he’s fit, but Danso has given him that headache.

Tottenham are back on track after their win against Everton.

Thomas Frank shook things up against the Toffees as Kevin Danso excelled in Cristian Romero’s absence.

Tottenham hadn’t had the best return from the international break after failing to win against Aston Villa and Monaco, but they’ve put things right by handing Everton their first loss at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Of course, Micky van de Ven has grabbed the headlines for Tottenham, after the Dutch defender bagged a first-half brace, keeping a clean sheet in the process.

However, Frank and Tottenham fans really should be thanking one man in particular who is holding everything together for the Lilywhites at the minute.

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Joao Palhinha is the glue that held Tottenham together vs Everton

Being away from home against Everton, Tottenham always faced a difficult task of the roaring Blues fans that were always going to get behind the Toffees.

As expected, Everton created lots of chances in the game, and some may argue that Tottenham were unlucky not to concede after VAR controversy in the first-half.

However, despite set-pieces being key for Tottenham, without Joao Palhinha, the Lilywhites would not have brought the three points back to North London.

There haven’t been many players that have been consistently selected by Frank in all competitions for Spurs so far this season, but Palhinha has, and it’s clear to see why.

Against Everton, Palhinha completed 75 per cent of his attempted tackles and was crucial in breaking up the play, and getting Tottenham on the front foot.

Palhinha now averages 4.3 tackles per game in the Premier League with Tottenham, and yet again proved just how important he is to Frank’s side against Everton.

Not many people would have thought Palhinha would have been as instrumental as he has been so far for Tottenham, but his form comes at the expense of another midfield star.

Palhinha’s form causes worry for Pape Sarr

Tottenham have been linked with Morten Hjulmand, a defensive midfielder who plays in Portugal with Sporting CP, a side Palhinha once played for.

Pape Sarr has struggled for game time this season, as he came off the bench against Everton, making an impact, scoring the third and final goal for Spurs on Sunday night.

The Senegalese didn’t express much happiness when he bagged his second goal of the Premier League season, and it may only be an indication of his current situation with Frank.

Unfortunately for him, Palhinha’s form is too consistent for the Portuguese man to be dropped, as Rodrigo Bentancur also seems preferred over Sarr.

Luka Vuskovic is continuing to make a name for himself during his latest loan spell away from Tottenham.

The youngster is spending the season in the Bundesliga with newly-promoted outfit Hamburg, where he has already made a huge impression during the early stages of the season.

Tottenham have the option to recall Vuskovic in January if they suffer severe injury concerns at the heart of their defence, but the current suggestion is that he will be allowed to see out the duration of the season in Germany.

Thomas Frank and Co. will have been playing close attention to his progress in recent weeks, and they may have just been put on red alert by comments that he has just made.

Tottenham to be concerned by Luka Vuskovic’s Real Madrid claim

Tottenham will be delighted with how Vuskovic is progressing during his latest loan spell, and if he sustains his promising start to the season, then it is surely likely that he will play a part in the first-team squad in N17 next term.

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The centre-back has already been part of two clean sheets for his loan club, and made history by scoring their first Bundesliga goal in 2688 days in their win over Heidenheim back in September.

The Lilywhites appear to have a future superstar on their hands with the Croatian, but they will now have serious concerns that he could be ready to jump ship in the future, after what he has just said away from North London.

Vuskovic was recently interviewed by the Croatian outlet Sport Klub, and revealed that he has always had a desire to one day play for Real Madrid, when asked if there was a club that he’s always wanted to play for.

“Well, Real Madrid is Real Madrid, but every club you play for is an honour and a privilege,” the defender said.

While the prospect of him leaving for such a challenge won’t be a concern for Tottenham at this moment in time, Vuskovic’s claim will have set the alarm bells ringing for them somewhat, as the indication is that he would be ready to step away if the prospect of a move to the Spanish capital ever arose.

He is a long way from that being a reality, but if he continues to develop on his current trajectory, then it may not be out of the question in the future.

Spurs have to integrate Luka Vuskovic into their plans next season

Several people connected to Tottenham wanted to see Vuskovic be a part of the first-team squad this season, after he turned out some impressive displays during the summer’s preparations.

While the possibility of exposure to the Premier League may have come too soon for the starlet this time around, he will surely be in line to start turning out for his parent club next term.

The Bundesliga is a challenging level of football, particularly for defenders, and at the moment, he is passing that test with flying colours.

Vuskovic has stepped up in level with each of his loan moves in the last few seasons, and the next logical step is surely for him to bridge that final gap to earn regular first-team minutes in North London.