Andoni Iraola, Edin Terzic and two other options to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could face up to three major decisions in the coming weeks following another poor defeat. Pressure on Ange Postecoglou's position at the club has been firm over the last few months and defeat against Everton will certainly only see that increase.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Iliman Ndiaye both scored inside the first 30 minutes with an Archie Gray own goal seeing Spurs 3-0 down at half time. Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison netted in the final 15 minutes to make the score line far less embarrassing but Spurs still left Goodison Park with no points.
The Lilywhites are now winless in their last six Premier League games and have therefore fallen to fifteenth in the table, eight points away from the relegation zone. Injuries have hampered Spurs throughout the season, with Dominic Solanke the latest to be stricken, but that excuse can only carry so much of the weight.
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Postecoglou does not appear the type to give up however and his verdict after the Everton defeat was certainly telling of his current state of mind. "Keep fighting, certainly I haven't lost belief and I haven't lost any determination to turn it around," he told Sky Sports after the game.
"I think in the second half the players showed they are not, sort of, throwing in the towel either so we will get our way through this." Because of key absences, Postecoglou has been somewhat let off the hook by most Tottenham supporters.
The lack of suitable replacements, especially mid-season, also means it would not make much sense to relieve him of his duties and a likely third interim spell for Ryan Mason would be telling of the actual problems in North London.
While there is no standout coach currently available who could come in and have the desired impact immediately, there is a growing feeling that something will have to change soon. Andoni Iraola is the most frequent name being suggested with the Spaniard working wonders at Bournemouth.
The Cherries currently find themselves in the midst of a similar injury crisis to Spurs but they were still able to put in a superb performance and beat Newcastle 4-1 away from home on Saturday. Edin Terzic is another name that has been discussed with the 42-year-old having been out of work since departing Borussia Dortmund in June 2024.
While he did guide the German club to a Champions League final, his second spell ended in major controversy with reports of a player revolt said to have taken place. Given the situation he would be walking into at Spurs, it may not be the best idea to appoint him despite his availability.
Fulham boss Marco Silva is another that seemingly has admirers at Tottenham with the Cottagers again having another impressive season. Prior to the appointment of Postecoglou, Silva was believed to be a candidate and he will certainly be considered again if the job becomes available.
Finally, Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is among the favourites to replace Postecoglou if he is sacked. The former Manchester United coach has overseen an impressive run to the Premier League for the Tractor Boys and they have certainly shown enough to have a chance of staying up.
Those four names would most definitely be in the frame if Levy ultimately chooses to sack another manager, but it remains to be seen whether or not that huge call will actually be made.
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