Mon 7 April 2025 12:48, UK
Ange Postecoglou has broken the “golden rule” at Tottenham after clashing once again with the club’s fans, according to their former scout.
Mick Brown, who also worked as the chief scout at Man United and Blackburn and remains very well-connected within the game, exclusively told Football Insider that the boss has now lost the backing of the Spurs supporters.
This comes after he appeared to cup his ear to the supporters following Pape Matar Sarr’s disallowed goal against Chelsea – although he has since insisted that is not the case.
Brown previously told Football Insider that Postecoglou is under increasing sack pressure at Tottenham amid growing anger from the stands.
Now, he explained that the “only way back” for the manager would be to win the rest of their games this season, although that looks unlikely to happen.
As a result, there is a growing feeling that he will be dismissed from his role as Daniel Levy has taken notice of the fans’ frustrations.
Ange Postecoglou is under pressure at Tottenham. (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)
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Tottenham fans have demanded Postecoglou be sacked on multiple occasions this season, with a win against Southampton doing little to turn the tide.
Brown, who has a wealth of experience working closely with top-level managers including the likes of Ron Atkinson and Sir Alex Ferguson for over a decade at Man United, insisted that the fans could play a key role in his dismissal.
“I can’t understand the things he does sometimes,” he told Football Insider.
“One of the golden rules of management is you don’t have a go at your own supporters.
“He’s thrown that out of the window now with that reaction against Chelsea.
“I find it strange that he would react like that and some of the things he’s said in the past.
“If it was anybody else they’d be saying he’s asking to be sacked.
“The only way to rebuild that relationship now is to win the rest of their games this season, but it’s highly unlikely that will happen.
“And when the supporters turn, it’s very difficult for any manager to stay in the job.”
Daniel Levy has a big decision to make at Tottenham. (Credit: Imago)Daniel Levy eyes Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva appointments
As speculation swirls surrounding the future of Postecoglou, the club have already begun assessing potential options to replace the manager.
Brown told Football Insider last month that Tottenham want Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola to replace Postecoglou thanks to his impressive work at the Vitality Stadium.
However, Bournemouth want Iraola to agree a new contract and are working hard to reach an agreement with the Spaniard.
Fulham boss Marco Silva is also an option for Tottenham, while they are also considering a number of managers abroad who could replace their under-fire boss.
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