Under duress Ange: Many people will believe that I ought to be fired.
Although he acknowledges that "a fair chunk" of people would believe he should be fired as Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou feels his players are giving it their all.
Although he acknowledges that "a fair chunk" of people would believe he should be fired as Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou feels his players are giving it their all.
Spurs' sole top-flight victory in their previous 11 games came at bottom-place Southampton, and they lost to Leicester 1-0 at halftime to record their fourth straight league loss.
After losing to Everton, where they were behind 3-0 at halftime, and then to Leicester, who had previously lost seven straight league games, Tottenham has now lost back-to-back games against struggling teams.
With the north London team in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, the FA Cup fourth round, and on track to make it to the Europa League last 16s, Spurs are still in the running to win their first trophy in 17 years.
However, following seven league losses in his past eight games, Postecoglou is under tremendous pressure due to their worrying Premier League performance, which has seen them fall closer to the bottom three than the top half of the standings.
He responded, "Who knows?" when asked if he should remain in charge when all of his important players recover from their injuries. Most people will answer no.
"Being a football club manager might make you feel vulnerable and alone, but I don't experience that. The players are putting their all into it. I try to help the players and concentrate on that."
When asked if he should stay in command when all of his key players recover from their injuries, he said, "Who knows?" Most people will say no.
"I don't feel alone or vulnerable, even though managing a football team can make you feel that way. The players are giving it their all. I focus on helping the players as much as possible.
Postecoglou remains optimistic that Spurs can do "something special" in the cup competitions this season, even in light of the loss and their fragile standing in the Premier League.
"The players are dedicated to what we're doing," he continued. I find that significant. I think it's real. We can accomplish something very remarkable in the next three months, but this is as low as we've been this year. That's what the players think. Given our current situation, it is difficult to imagine that. Just take a peek at the absences; they'll return. We aren't gaining any traction because of all these factors. We can have an effect once those things alter.
'Ange is out of his depth!' O'Hara's tirade on the Spurs
After the loss to Leicester, former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara went on a remarkable tirade on Sky Sports News, saying Postecoglou is "out of his depth" and will soon be fired.
"Ange Postecoglou is out of his depth," O'Hara stated. Today's man management and in-game management are inadequate. running out of concepts.
"Last week against Everton, he attempted to alter the strategy. At the half, we are behind 3-0. We lose to Leicester 2-1, and I don't think our style of play has changed.
"I don't think our procedures have changed. They're all miles off it. And football players who are supposed to be leaders don't step up to the plate.
"The issue is that there are available players who aren't doing their jobs. Because he refuses to pay the money, Daniel Levy is unwilling to put his hand in his wallet and bring in players when the team is severely injured. As a result, he is still unable to get a player over the line.
Additionally, Postecoglou, your manager, is obstinate and won't alter his style of play. He has no backup plan. He has no backup plan. He is unwilling to alter his preferred style of play.
They have also ran out of ideas. Spurs just know one style of play, thus they run out of options. He doesn't know how to finish it. They are fighting for relegation. Spurs are fighting for relegation. Now I'll tell you.
"Under them, teams are picking up. If you look at it, West Ham fired their manager, just like every other team. The manager of Everton was fired. Manchester United fired their manager. The manager was fired by Wolves. Do you genuinely believe that they may be demoted? They are, of course.
"The run is not acceptable. Spurs are fighting for relegation, therefore they need to get their act together, sign some talented players as soon as possible, and decide what to do with Ange Postecoglou. Because what he's giving out right now isn't good enough.
"I am aware that there are issues and injuries, but that is not acceptable. As a Spurs manager, you cannot lose 13 Premier League games. I am aware that you are holding out hope that we could advance to a final despite facing Liverpool, who are currently by far the finest team in Europe, in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
"We win a trophy in my second season," Ange says, giving it her all. Please do me a favour. You are the manager of the Spurs. In the table, you are ranked 15th. You've dropped thirteen games.
"It is unacceptable. Any other Spurs manager, including Harry Redknapp, Juande Ramos, Pochettino, Conte, and Mourinho, would be fired if they finished 15th in the standings. Lost.
"I'll see you later. Why does Ange get away with it? Why? I don't understand. Is it because he plays offensive football and because of Mourinho and Conte? What's the point of attacking football? Who cares, really? You must be well-organised.
"I believe you might give Ange the Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, but then you're clinging to thin air," he continued. After that second leg against Liverpool, I believe he will be fired. He requires assistance. Players have been available for Daniel Levy to sign. I don't understand what he's attempting to do or who he's trying to go past the queue with, but he might have helped him.
"It's embarrassing. Make a statement now. At least West Ham made an attempt to sign Duran. Postecoglou requires assistance. I'm starting to think that I wouldn't mind having Andoni Iraola, the manager of Bournemouth, at Spurs. Spurs are incredibly disorganised, whilst Bournemouth is well-organised.
"Despite their injuries, Bournemouth is still operating. Don't tell me they don't have problems. You cannot simply attribute everything to injuries. Among the players he has, he doesn't have the greatest.
"After the Liverpool game, I believe he will be fired. We'll be beaten. Given that he might merit that game, we'll keep him on until then. I believe Liverpool will outperform us that evening and win, but the issue then becomes: who will step in?
"There's no point having Ryan Mason until the end of the season - you might as well stick with Ange."
Son: The loss of Leicester hurts
The loss to Leicester was termed as "painful" by Tottenham captain Heung-Min Son.
"It's always difficult to break down or score goals when it's a day that is not happening and you always get more frustrated than you should be," the South Korean, who has played with the team for almost ten years, told Sky Sports.
"We made poor choices and were quite irritated. It hurts.
"Mentally, we have to recharge and go again because we have a game in three days," the 32-year-old continued. Sometimes it's very difficult.
Following our victory in Germany, we lost a crucial league match. It's really difficult.