How did Postecoglou compare with other Spurs managers?
When Ange Postecoglou was appointed as Tottenham's manager in the summer of 2023, there was a real sense of excitement and optimism about what the Australian could bring to the club.Aside from the high defensive line, which made them one of the most entertaining teams to watch in the Premier League, Postecoglou had a charismatic approach to management after a successful spell at Celtic.He - like many of his predecessors - produced moments of gold for the media, but it was his open and honest approach that many fans found refreshing.But after 101 games in charge, Postecoglou's time at Spurs has run out.It may have started brightly in the opening months of his debut season, but Postecoglou leaves Spurs with a 47% win percentage.That is lower than Antonio Conte (54%), Nuno Espirito Santo (53%), Jose Mourinho (52%) and Mauricio Pochettino (55%).Even though Europa League glory was achieved in May, it is Spurs' domestic record in 2024-25 which has cost Postecoglou his job.Only the three relegated clubs - Southampton (30), Leicester (25) and Ipswich (24) - lost more league games than Spurs in 2024-25. In fact, their 22 losses is the most ever by a team that has avoided relegation in a 38-game Premier League campaign.So what next for Tottenham? Or more importantly, who?
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