Tottenham’s Season Hangs in the Balance After Another Cup Blow
After Tottenham’s 2-1 FA Cup exit to Aston Villa, manager Ange Postecoglou stood motionless just 57 seconds into the game, watching his side concede early. It was a moment that summed up a brutal week for Spurs, following their 4-0 Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Liverpool just days prior.
With Spurs now out of both domestic cup competitions, the Europa League remains their only chance at silverware, challenging Postecoglou’s claim that he “always” wins a trophy in his second season at a club.
Postecoglou: “You Can Judge Me – But Not My Players”
As pressure mounts, Postecoglou has fiercely defended his squad, pointing to a crippling injury crisis:
“People can judge me. They can say I’ve done a bad job. But you can’t criticize our players’ performances right now.”
Spurs fans, however, are directing their anger elsewhere – chanting “We want Levy out” in frustration over chairman Daniel Levy’s perceived lack of squad investment.
Despite long-term injuries to key players, Spurs failed to sign an outfield player until deadline day, only securing Mathys Tel on loan from Bayern Munich and goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
Who’s to Blame for Spurs’ Collapse?
After Spurs’ best-ever Premier League start under Postecoglou, their season has taken a sharp downturn. They now sit 14th in the table, struggling to recover from a growing list of injuries.
- 12 first-team players were absent in their recent Europa League win over Elfsborg.
- Spurs failed to invest heavily in the winter transfer window.
- Fans have turned on Levy, accusing him of prioritizing stadium development over squad depth.
Alan Shearer: “Spurs fans know what they want, and it’s not about the manager – they blame Levy.”
“Playing with Fear” – Can Spurs Recover?
With Spurs now set to play just once per week, Postecoglou hopes to see a resurgence in the Premier League and Europa League.
Upcoming Fixtures:
Man United | Ipswich Town | Man City
Joe Hart: “Spurs mean well, but they’re playing with fear. Postecoglou feels it – he needs support.”
With Son Heung-min struggling for confidence, pundits like Dion Dublin believe some Spurs players are “hiding” on the pitch, avoiding responsibility in key moments.
Would Sacking Postecoglou Fix Anything?
Despite growing scrutiny, sacking Postecoglou mid-season seems unlikely.
- Would a new manager fix Spurs’ injury crisis?
- Who would want to take over in this situation?
- Levy faces increasing pressure from fans, with a protest planned for the Man United game.
With key players like Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Brennan Johnson, and James Maddison set to return soon, Postecoglou is urging patience.
“This group, once fully fit, will be outstanding. Whether others see it or not, I don’t care.”
What’s Next for Spurs?
Europa League remains the last shot at silverware.
Fan protests expected at Tottenham vs. Man United.
