Ange Postecoglou had the full backing of the Tottenham board earlier this week (Image: Getty)
Ange Postecoglou is feeling the heat in the Tottenham dugout – but his job should be safe for now.
Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Everton was the latest blow in a troubling spell for Spurs, who have slipped down to 15th in the table. Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Iliman Ndiaye put the Toffees in control, before Archie Gray turned into his own net to round off a miserable first half.
Postecoglou went all-out attack after the break and they got back to within one thanks to late goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison, but it was not enough to turn the tide. sunk to their fifth defeat in six league games, with their only point on that run coming in a draw at home to relegation-threatened Wolves.
While the performances, results and league position reflect badly on Postecoglou, it is understood that the Spurs board are sympathetic to his situation. The Aussie is working with a threadbare squad – particularly in defence, where injuries have forced him to play 18-year-old Gray at centre-back.
According to , Postecoglou had the ‘full backing’ of the Lilywhites hierarchy even after blowing a lead to lose the north London derby on Wednesday. Instead of putting their effort into finding a replacement, the board are reportedly trying to support their manager with the right structures and people to get through a tough period.
And that position is unlikely to have flipped on its head four days later, and after just one more defeat.
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