Who Will They Pick? My Favourite Options Following Postecoglou Sacking

The inevitable is coming. I don’t even have to check the odds at this point, because we all know where it is heading. Ange Postecoglou is circling the drain, and the club is likely about to do what it has historically done: scramble for a managerial replacement (and potentially make a complete mess of it, again). I’m hoping that this time they will land on a manager that will satisfy at least some fans. But, who are they considering, and which top contenders will take the chaos of the Hotspurs and make them respectable once again? Here are some of my top picks.

First off, there’s Xabi Alonso. He might be a Spanish football manager, but he has proven himself in the Bundesliga at Bayern. His club is performing well, playing strategies that are effective and securing goals. And they’re fun to watch, too. Alonso has an effortless air about him, making adjustments to the team like he is conducting an orchestra without sweating. My one concern? Alonso might be too smart to join Tottenham. He might be a favourite contender, but he is unlikely to leave his legacy at Bayern to join the Spurs, where he will struggle to make an impact. It’s my pipe dream, but I am not a betting man, and it is unlikely Alonso will join us when Postecoglou leaves. 

If you are a betting man though, and you like to make your life a bit more interesting by betting on the Spurs, then you can bet without Gamstop and avoid self-exclusions. These betting sites give you good odds, and who knows, once Postecoglou gets the boot, things might just be looking up for us! You can even bet on who the next permanent manager will be. Thomas Frank has been given odds of 11/2, while Ryan Mason has the odds of 9/1 to become the next permanent fixture at the Spurs.

Speaking of Thomas Frank, head coach of Brentford, I also think he stands a chance. Yes, he would be the most sensible choice, but sensibility is not always the Spurs’ strong suit. Frank has been able to keep Brentford from relegation, which is a feat in itself, and the team is playing good football, consistently. He is able to work within financial constraints and is able to get the most from his squad. The main problem is that Frank’s sensibility might be crushed by chairman Levy and director Paratici. Or, just maybe, Frank will help the team to thrive.

I can’t forget about Gareth Southgate. He is cautious, pragmatic, and just a bit uninspiring. Southgate has managed to get the England team into the later stages of tournaments by picking a strong and practical squad, so there is hope. But, I can’t imagine him, stern-faced next to the field, arms folded, watching on in disappointment as the Spurs fumble yet again. I do think, in credit to him, that he will be able to stabilise the current chaos in the squad. 

Ryan Mason is probably not the worst choice out there. As our assistant manager, he might just be able to step up and lead. He has acted as a caretaker but has also been the victim of criticism the second things go wrong. Mason appears loyal to the Spurs, staying on even after being interviewed by Anderlecht in 2024. When (or if?) Postecoglou ends his reign, I expect Mason to step up, probably looking slightly concerned. But, he is reliable, he knows the squad, and he has been effective at times. I suspect he might temporarily get the role of manager, but I doubt he would be awarded the position full-time. 

There are also potential wild cards in the mix. Max Allegri from Italy, José Bordalás in Spain, or perhaps even a manager from Portugal… who knows who Levy has in his contacts list. Whoever takes over the team eventually, they’re going to face an uphill battle. The team is plagued by a chairman with tight purse strings, a squad that is always lacking a couple of signings, and fans who are in despair. It won’t be an easy job, and I take my hat off to anyone who agrees to take it on.