Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has cast doubt over Ange Postecoglou’s future following a humiliating 3-2 defeat against Everton.
With Spurs managing only two wins in their last seven matches, pressure is mounting on Postecoglou, whose side now sits precariously in 15th place, just eight points above relegation.
Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin, ending a 17-game Premier League goal drought, opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Iliman Ndiaye doubled the lead with a stunning solo effort on the half-hour mark, leaving Tottenham reeling.
The first-half misery was capped by Archie Gray’s own goal, with Postecoglou visibly frustrated on the sidelines.
Although Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison scored late to provide a glimmer of hope, Everton held their ground to secure all three points.
The defeat has intensified calls for a change in leadership at Spurs, with pundits criticizing Postecoglou’s rigid tactics.
Speaking on Sky Sports News, Jamie O’Hara didn’t mince words. “I’d be surprised if Ange survives this,” he said. “Injuries or not, the Premier League is your priority. Being 15th and 3-0 down to Everton is unacceptable.
Look at Bournemouth—they’ve got injuries too, but they won 4-1 at Newcastle. You can’t keep playing the same way and expect different results.”
Jamie Carragher echoed these sentiments during commentary, describing Tottenham’s performance as amateurish.
“It’s like watching a kids’ academy team,” Carragher said after Vitaliy Mykolenko missed a chance to make it 4-0.
“They just keep doing the same thing, and the coach tells them it’s fine. But they’re playing against a team that couldn’t even score before today.”
Postecoglou now faces an uphill battle to salvage Tottenham’s season, as criticism of his tactical inflexibility and leadership continues to grow.