Tottenham finally ended their 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League on Wednesday night.
A first-half Brennan Johnson goal sealed a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the final, earning Spurs their first European title in 41 years.
Despite a difficult domestic campaign that saw Spurs sit 17th in the Premier League, Ange Postecoglou kept his word, delivering silverware in his second full season just as he had promised.
Ange’s future at Tottenham was uncertain going into the final, with certainty that he would be sacked if they lost the final.
But with the manager ending Tottenham’s trophy drought, there are suggestions that he has done enough to save his job for now.
Gary Neville on Ange Postecoglou’s future
Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has now suggested that Postecoglou might rethink his future at Tottenham due to the criticism he and his players have faced from fans.
Although he believes the club will likely want to keep him, Neville noted that the harsh treatment could lead Postecoglou to leave on his terms, potentially opting to quit on a high and look for a new challenge elsewhere.
Speaking on the latest episode of It’s Called Soccer podcast, Neville said: “From a Tottenham perspective, I don’t know. I think you’re right, I think they will more than likely try to keep him now because of what’s happened, but he’s had some horrific stick.
“The Tottenham fans have been harsh at times towards the players and him. Maybe he will think he’s had enough. I think it was a special moment for him.
“If they lost that, there’d be no doubt that they would sack him, wouldn’t they?
“Maybe he looks at that and thinks ‘I won’t wait for you, I’ll take control of my own destiny and take on a challenge somewhere else’.
Fabio Paratici could decide Ange Postecoglou’s future
Several changes are expected at Tottenham this summer, not only in player transfers but also within the club’s hierarchy.
Spurs are reportedly set to reinstate their former managing director, Fabio Paratici, who is expected to take charge of the managerial replacement decisions going into next season.
It was previously reported that Paratici has drawn up four-man shortlist for Tottenham, as he prepares to replace Ange in the summer.
Reports suggest that Paratici has recommended Francesco Farioli, the former Ajax manager who recently left the Dutch club, to Daniel Levy.
Tottenham’s shortlist also includes current Premier League managers like Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Fulham’s Marco Silva, as well as former Barcelona boss Xavi.
However, as Neville noted, the club is likely to continue backing Postecoglou, especially after he delivered a major trophy, which top managers in the club’s recent history have failed to achieve.
