The sack pressure on Ange Postecoglou has increased significantly following Tottenham's 3-2 Premier League defeat to Everton. The 59-year-old has faced questions over his future with Spurs languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table and they are likely to continue more intensely after yet another loss.

In their final visit to Goodison Park, Dominic Calvert-Lewin opened the scoring with his first goal since September. Iliman Ndiaye then doubled Everton's advantage after 30 minutes before Tottenham's first half misery was compounded just before the break when Archie Gary turned into his own net.

The introduction of Richarlison for Radu Dragusin at the interval changed nothing in the early stages of the second half as Spurs continued to look poor in attack and vulnerable in defence. Dejan Kulusevski and the Brazil international did both scored late on but that did not lead to a comeback.

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As a result, Spurs sit fifteenth in the table and are just eight points off the relegation zone with Postecoglou is sure to be facing a nervous wait on his future. With that being said, football.london's writers have provided some thoughts on whether or not Postecoglou should be sacked by Tottenham.

Kieran Horn

It is getting extremely tough to defend Ange Postecoglou regardless of the fact it is clear the numerous injury issues and lack of squad depth are impacting his Tottenham significantly.

On too many occasions this season, this group of players have simply not been good enough and there is now a real threat of relegation. Postecoglou is far from blameless in this scenario but the story has been the same for the last few years regardless of the man in charge.

Losing to Everton is embarrassing but I would not sack Postecoglou for two reasons. The end of January will seemingly arrive alongside some key injury returns and for that reason, I would give him the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool and the chance to improve results with a fitter squad.

Secondly, if there is no obvious replacement that can make an immediate impact, there is no point in sacking him as the same cycle will be repeated. It is also worth noting that sacking him could cost the club £12million and it is very unlike Spurs to part ways with such funds unless it is absolutely necessary.

Richard Cusack

It's hard to see how Ange Postecoglou can hang on for much longer. Tottenham have been beset by injuries this season, and the hammer blow of Dominic Solanke's knee issue is yet another problem for Postecoglou to deal with.

But the Australian's job is to deal with whatever is thrown his way and still get results. It's not even like Spurs are in mid-table or set to just miss out on European football either. They are 15th as things stand and on the slide big time with only four points from the past 27 on offer.

It's hard not to empathise with Postecoglou, though. His senior players have not been consistent enough this season and it looks like, however much Daniel Levy will be determined to keep him in post, it's only a matter of time before Postecoglou is jettisoned.

Joe Doyle

Spurs' recent form has been unacceptable, there's no other way of looking at it, unfortunately for Ange Postecoglou. But it does come with a few caveats.

What team wouldn't go on a bad run of form if they're first choice goalkeeper, centre-backs and left-back were all out for a prolonged period of time? That being said, they should have enough quality to have beaten some of the teams they've not got results against, and ultimately it does come down to the manager.

I think I'd still give Postecoglou until the end of the season, myself. Who could come in at Spurs and improve things straight away? You could argue a few managers would, and you wouldn't necessarily be wrong; but can Spurs get them in the middle of the January transfer window?

A new manager may get some backing in the January window, but if Postecoglou hasn't already then it's a failing of the board to provide for the coach. Following the injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, there should have been an option ready to go when the window opened.

The fact that they've had a central pairing of Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray for much of the past month speaks volumes.

Matthew Abbott

Spurs should delay sacking Ange Postecoglou until at least after their upcoming fixtures run. Everton's first weekend home match with David Moyes was always going to be difficult.

Yes, the new manager bounce did not stop Aston Villa from leaving Merseyside with three points, but the reality is Unai Emery's side are a much better one than this current Tottenham team. The midweek trip to Hoffenheim, followed by the visit of Leicester City next Sunday and their final Europa League league stage game at home to Elfsborg, should prove a better barometer of where Spurs are.

That takes the team through to the end of February, and the squad should be further bolstered by returning players over the coming fortnight ahead of a trip to Brentford. From then is the time to judge Postecoglou.

Jake Stokes

No. I can understand why supporters are frustrated with recent results – especially after seeing their side get pummelled by Everton – but I don't think there's a significantly better manager on the market to lead Tottenham forward right now.

Would Zinedine Zidane or Xavi take the Spurs job? No, of course not. Would fans be happy with a more conservative brand of football under someone like Massimiliano Allegri? No, of course not. What about Andoni Iraola? He'd be a great appointment, but why on earth would he leave Bournemouth and just ditch the exciting project that he's building?

It was no secret that Ange Postecoglou was brought in to lead a project of his own, so he should be given ample time to do so! But, to be successful, the former Celtic boss needs to be backed by Daniel Levy in the transfer market.

Postecoglou is not the problem. It's Levy. The Tottenham boss has been thrown to the lions. Yes, Spurs have spent big. But if they want to still be regarded as a 'big club' or part of the 'big six' then they need to be successful – and that means spending competitively.

If Levy sacks Postecoglou then the cycle will just continue, and Tottenham won't make any progress.

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