
ANGE POSTECOGLOU claims that the role of a Premier League manager is more intense than that of a prime minister, noting that every weekend serves as a referendum on one’s job in football.
Spurs manager Postecoglou watched with concern as both Russell Martin and Gary O’Neil were relieved of their duties at Southampton and Wolves over the weekend.
The Australian coach is experiencing pressure due to his team’s inconsistent performances this season, intensifying the stakes for tonight’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.
Tottenham fans are once again urging chairman Daniel Levy to resign, echoing their sentiments following Sunday’s 5-0 defeat to Southampton, which saw Martin’s firing shortly thereafter.
This situation has prompted Postecoglou to state that many managers aiming to create something significant often encounter barriers before they begin, complicating their roles even more.
The 59-year-old mentioned: “This position is currently the toughest in any profession. You could talk about politics, but this job is harder than any other.”
“The current instability and short tenure associated with this position suggest that few exit without facing challenges.”
When questioned whether managing a football team is more daunting than a PM’s duties, the former Celtic manager replied: “Absolutely, how often does a PM face a vote?”
“I have one every weekend, mate. Each week is a new election, and our performance determines our success or failure.”
Postecoglou’s team overwhelmed Southampton 5-0, scoring all goals within the first half, leading to Martin’s dismissal soon after the match concluded.
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The Spurs manager further added: “You don’t even get fired in the morning anymore; you have to change your approach!”
“It’s absurd. I can’t grasp the idea that clubs expect managers to build something. That simply isn’t the reality.”
What’s the ‘Unify League’ and which Prem teams would participate in the new version of the European Super League?
“We all know that at any moment, a minor misstep can provoke reactions from all sides.”
“Gary and Russell are both exceptional young managers with bright futures. Sadly, I believe their early experiences in this profession will reflect this.”
“In the future, it’s very likely that managers will have around 20 clubs on their resumes, even the successful ones, because staying with one manager seems increasingly unfeasible.”
During the match against Southampton, Spurs supporters continuously chanted anti-Levy slogans, with another protest planned for Sunday’s Premier League encounter against Liverpool.
While Postecoglou won’t dictate how fans should show their feelings, he encourages them to create an electrifying atmosphere akin to what Spurs experienced in the Europa League this season.
The former Celtic coach remarked: “I’ve talked about the atmospheres at Ibrox and Galatasaray, and I hope our home games reflect that, as it would surely assist us in tackling tough opponents in significant matches.”
Spurs are evaluating whether Destiny Udogie can recover from soreness in time for the game.
Meanwhile, they’ve received positive news with the return to training of 17-year-old talent Mikey Moore, who has been out since October due to a virus.
In the meantime, Postecoglou provided no hints regarding a potential January transfer for United star Marcus Rashford.
He stated: “If I were to think about every player linked to us, I wouldn’t have time for anything else.”
“That’s a ‘not on my radar’ answer. You can inquire about Marcus, but I could give the same response for any Premier League player.”
How does the Unify League function?

A new version of the European Super League has been proposed – now known as the Unify League. Here’s everything you need to know about its structure…
Who will participate?
The proposed tournament aims to feature 96 teams from across Europe competing annually.
Teams would earn their places based on their performance in domestic competitions from the previous season, similar to the current qualification process for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
What will the format be?
There will be four leagues: Star League, Gold League, Blue League, and Union League.
The top two leagues, Star and Gold, would contain 16 teams each, divided into two groups of eight.
The groups of eight will compete in home-and-away matches, amounting to 14 games per club each season.
The lower two leagues, Blue and Union, would comprise 32 teams each, separated into four groups of eight.
These leagues would also play in a home-and-away format.
In the Star and Gold leagues, the top four teams from each group would advance to two-legged quarter-finals.
In the Blue and Union leagues, the top two teams from each group would qualify for the quarter-finals.
Winners will then progress to a week of single-elimination matches to decide the champions of the four leagues. These matchups will take place at a neutral venue.
How many English teams will participate?
The Premier League will have three guaranteed teams in the Star League.
Two English clubs would qualify for the Gold League.
Additionally, up to five further slots for Premier League teams would be allocated across the remaining leagues.