Three potential replacements for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou is reportedly running out of time to salvage his job at Tottenham Hotspur amid another rotten patch.

While club president Daniel Levy still trusts the 59-year-old to find a way out of a severe result crisis, fans couldn’t hide their frustration after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth.

Chelsea’s come-from-behind 4-3 win in Sunday’s London derby heightened the pressure on the former Celtic manager, leaving Spurs in the Premier League’s lower reaches.

Postecoglou’s future is under the microscope, and any failure in the coming weeks could be his final act as Tottenham boss.

Speculation over potential replacements is already off and running, with Levy examining several profiles to galvanise the current Tottenham squad amid the club’s miserable league campaign.

Let’s look at the three likeliest candidates to take over.

Kieran McKenna

According to an exclusive by Steve Kay in Football Transfers, Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna would be the frontrunner to fill the vacancy should Postecoglou depart.

Widely considered one of England’s most talented coaches, McKenna gained recognition for his managerial skills after helping the Tractor Boys regain their top-flight status last season.

The 38-year-old’s potential appointment would deviate from Levy’s pattern in the post-Mauricio Pochettino era.

Levy has seemingly preferred managers with proven reputations over an up-and-coming coach with world-class potential.

Perhaps it’s time for a different approach.

Thomas Frank

If Levy wants to stick to his guns and choose experience over youth, Brentford’s Thomas Frank would be an ideal option for Spurs.

Frank has become one of the most highly respected managers in the Premier League since steering the Bees into the top flight for the first time since 1935/36.

In addition to writing his name down in the club’s folklore, Frank has established Brentford as a permanent fixture in the Premier League, showcasing his tactical brilliance and leadership skills.

Unlike Postecoglou, his approach is far more flexible, and he’s also a unique character, earning devotion and respect from his players and associates.

Edin Terzic

Arguably one of the most exciting properties in the market, Edin Terzic has been out of work since parting with Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season.

During his second stint at Signal Iduna Park, Terzic helped Die Borussen reach their first UEFA Champions League final in 11 years after guiding them to DFB-Pokal glory in 2020/21.

Still only 42 years old, Terzic is among the most highly-rated young managers in European football, and for a good reason.

He collected 103 victories in his 156 games in charge of Die Borussen, boasting a better win ratio (66%) than Mikel Arteta at Arsenal and Jurgen Klopp at Dortmund.