Forget Iraola & Ange: Spurs must hire "sensational" Premier League manager

Ange Postecoglou has the opportunity to save his role as Tottenham Hotspur manager in the next few weeks if he can secure a triumph in the Europa League.

His side face Bodo Glimt in the semi-finals over the next fortnight, with the winners of the clash facing either Athletic Club or Manchester United in the final at the end of May.

Winning such a competition could see the board decide to stick with the 59-year-old despite the dismal form the Lilywhites have endured in the Premier League throughout 2024/25.

With just a handful of games remaining, the club sit in a measly 16th place and a staggering 21 points off a place in the division’s top four – but they could still claim Champions League qualification if they win the Europa League.

However, after the lows endured throughout the current season, it would be a surprise to no one if Postecoglou lost his job, with numerous managers already touted with taking the post incase he is handed his marching orders.

Spurs’ hunt for a new manager if Ange gets sacked

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iralola is a name that has constantly been linked with the Spurs job over the last few months, with the Spaniard appearing as one of the key targets for the role.

Their admiration is understandable given the work he’s done with the Cherries to date, leading them to within touching distance of a place in Europe for next season.

However, the Lilywhites were dealt a blow in recent days, after it emerged that he was in talks with the hierarchy at the Vitality over extending his deal and continuing his project rather than moving to North London.

As a result, other names such as Thomas Frank, Scott Parker and Kieran McKenna have all been thrown into the mix over a potential switch to join the club should Ange leave.

One of the aforementioned trio would certainly be a phenomenal appointment, undoubtedly offering the club an upgrade on the current boss – especially if their respective figures from 2024/25 are anything to go by.

The PL boss who would be a huge upgrade on Postecoglou

Given the club’s lowly league standing, it’s miraculous that Ange still remains in the role, with his tactics evidently not getting the best out of the current crop of players in North London.

The Aussie looked to be the perfect appointment in the summer of 2023, leading the side to the top of the league table after his first ten league outings – but it’s safe to say it’s all been downhill since.

With the quality of player available at the 59-year-old’s disposal, questions need to be asked about his ability to extract the best out of the current crop of players – potentially leading to his dismissal.

If he were to leave his post during the off-season, the hierarchy desperately needs to pursue a move for Brentford boss Frank, with the Dane offering a huge upgrade on the Aussie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Bees boss, who’s been labelled “sensational” by one analyst, has picked up more Premier League wins than Ange this season, subsequently achieving a higher points per game average.

He’s also led the side to a higher league standing, doing so whilst having nearly a £100m lower net spend throughout the 2024/25 season – potentially able to conduct a phenomenal job at Spurs with additional funding.

From the stats mentioned, it’s evident that Frank would be a huge upgrade on Postecoglou, potentially being the man to catapult the side back towards the top half of the table in 2025/26.

Whilst it remains to be seen whether the club will sack Postecoglou, Brentford boss Frank should undoubtedly be the number one target to take the reins – having the experience in the Premier League and knowing what it takes to be a success in such a division.

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