Despite the Australian leading Spurs to a 17th-place finish in the Premier League last season—surviving largely due to weaker teams below them—Tottenham have not been as fortunate this time around. Newly promoted Sunderland and Leeds look set to stay up, leaving Spurs in a tense relegation battle.
Now, Tottenham find themselves fighting alongside West Ham, Leeds, and Nottingham Forest to avoid the final drop spot, with just four games remaining. A late 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux offered some relief, but West Ham’s victory over Everton keeps them two points clear.
Postecoglou under fire
Despite playing a major role in Spurs’ decline, Ange Postecoglou has described it as “crazy” that the club is once again battling relegation—comments that have raised eyebrows given recent history, even after last season’s Europa League triumph.
Speaking on TNT Sports ahead of the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, the Australian said:
> “It’s massive. Anyone who would have said that Tottenham would be in this position, even two months ago, you’d think they’d be crazy because of the quality of the players they have.”
However, Spurs ended last season on just 38 points, taking only two points from their final five matches. A similar run this campaign would almost certainly see them relegated to the Championship.
Postecoglou’s record also paints a concerning picture. During his time at Tottenham, he recorded his lowest points-per-game average (1.53) across any club he has managed for more than 10 matches. Across 101 games, Spurs suffered 40 defeats and managed only 47 wins—numbers that underline their struggles.
His comments have been met with disbelief, especially among supporters who have witnessed the team’s decline firsthand. Many feel it is difficult to label the situation as surprising given the trajectory over the past 18 months.
Now, Roberto De Zerbi faces the challenge of steadying the ship and guiding Tottenham to safety. The win over Wolves may be a starting point, but significant improvement will be required in the games ahead.
