How much it costs Tottenham to sack Ange Postecoglou as Daniel Levy forced to make tough call
It has been revealed how much it would cost Tottenham Hotspur to sack Ange Postecoglou. The 59-year-old faces an uncertain future in North London following a humiliating defeat to Everton at Goodison Park.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin fired the Toffees ahead inside the opening quarter of an hour before Iliman Ndiaye doubled the lead. Then, in the final moments of the first-half, Archie Gray netted an own goal after the Lilywhites failed to clear their lines.
Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison managed to find the net in the second half, but Tottenham failed to find an equaliser. Spurs are now six games without a win in the Premier League, and just eight points away from the relegation zone.
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With the North Londoners far from impressive for some time now, Postecoglou faces an uncertain future in the dugout. Daniel Levy, who was in attendance at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, will soon be forced to make a decision on the head coach's future.
As it stands, it remains to be seen whether or not the Tottenham chairman wants to hold onto Postecoglou. However, it has been revealed how much it would cost Levy to part ways with the 59-year-old.
Speaking on the Inside Track podcast earlier this month, Keith Wyness claimed Spurs will have to pay out at least £12m to sack Postecoglou. The former Everton CEO said: "As I understand it, he’s 18 months into a four-year deal getting paid about £5million a year.
"You’re looking at about £12million to get rid of him now. It’s a big number, and there could also be compensation payable to any new manager. I like Ange, and I hope he can fight this through.
"He’s been unlucky with injuries, particularly in defence. Taking everything into account, I think he’s going to be given the chance to finish the season. There’s no doubt the pressure is building.
"I think the fans have appreciated what he’s tried to do, but injuries do happen and it spoils the plans. The issue is that he hasn’t changed or been flexible around these injuries. He’s carried on being gung-ho going forward."
Speaking on Sky Sports as Everton demolished Tottenham, Jamie O'Hara suggested that Postecoglou's days were numbered. The former Spurs midfielder said: "What a bad day this is turning into.
"I tell you what, I’d be surprised if he survives, Ange. Regardless of the injuries and regardless of what we’ve got in terms of being in cup competitions, the Premier League is bread and butter."
Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher, who was on co-commentary duty for Sky Sports, said: "It’s like watching a kids academy team. They just keep playing the same way and the coach keeps telling them: 'Don’t worry, keep doing it, results don’t matter!'
"They’re playing against a team who couldn’t score a goal before this game..."