The current favorite for dismissal is Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou. According to bookmakers talkSPORT BET, their managerial betting markets have shifted following Spurs’ recent defeat to struggling Leicester City on Sunday.
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Managerial Changes This Season
This season has seen six Premier League managers lose their jobs. Erik ten Hag of Manchester United was the first to go in October, quickly followed by Leicester’s Steve Cooper less than a month later. On December 15th, both Gary O’Neil of Wolves and Russell Martin of Southampton were also relieved of their duties.
Julen Lopetegui was dismissed at the London Stadium after just six months in charge. The most recent managerial casualty is Sean Dyche, who faced challenges during his tenure with Everton.
Comparison to Last Season
This season’s managerial changes have already doubled the total from the entire 2023/24 campaign, where only three managers were sacked: Paul Heckingbottom (Sheffield United), Steve Cooper (Nottingham Forest), and Roy Hodgson (Crystal Palace).
Given the competitiveness of the current season, more managerial changes may be on the horizon, with talkSPORT BET indicating that Postecoglou is the frontrunner to be dismissed at odds-on 2/5.
Postecoglou’s Position at Risk
After Sunday’s disappointing loss to Leicester, Postecoglou’s job security is tenuous. The Foxes, previously on a seven-match losing streak, mounted a remarkable comeback to secure three points and escape the relegation zone.
For Tottenham, this defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League, leaving them with just one win in their last 11 league matches and a mere five points from a possible 33.
Tottenham’s Current Standing
Sitting at 15th place in the table, Tottenham has accumulated 24 points, remaining eight points above the relegation zone while trailing 17 points behind the Champions League qualification spots.
Fans expressed their dissatisfaction with boos and jeers at the final whistle, accompanied by chants directed at chairman Daniel Levy throughout the match.
Pressure Mounting on Postecoglou
This latest loss has heightened the pressure on Postecoglou, who hopes to see the return of key players such as Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.
When asked about his future in the wake of these struggles, the Australian coach responded, “Who knows. I reckon there is probably a fair chunk that will say no.
When you are the manager of a football club you can be very vulnerable and isolated. I don’t feel that. I feel like this group of players are giving everything for the club. I have a group of staff that is really committed. I focus on that.”
