Despite a dismal league run and growing frustrations within the fanbase, Ange Postecoglou is said to still maintain the backing of Tottenham Hotspur’s hierarchy.

Tottenham’s season spirals amidst poor form

Tottenham Hotspur are enduring a season that has rapidly turned sour, with the club currently languishing in 13th place in the Premier League table.

They sit a staggering 14 points behind fourth place and just eight points above the relegation zone, having collected a mere five points from their last 27 available.

To make matters worse, they are winless in their last five league matches, and their tally of 11 league defeats in 21 games places them on course for their worst finish in modern Premier League history.

This miserable run was compounded by a crushing defeat to fierce rivals Arsenal, who are flying high in the title race and now stand a massive 19 points clear of their North London adversaries.

The result not only widened the gap between the two sides but also delivered a psychological blow to the Spurs fanbase, already reeling from the team’s poor performances.

Ordinarily, such dire circumstances might have spelt the end for a Tottenham manager, especially under the notoriously impatient stewardship of Chairman Daniel Levy.

A chairman, who has overseen the appointment of 12 managers and the sacking of 11 during his tenure, is not known for leniency when results falter. Yet, despite these pressures, Ange Postecoglou remains in charge.

Ange Postecoglou retains trust of Tottenham’s board

While Tottenham’s results have been alarming, there is a surprising sense of stability surrounding Ange Postecoglou’s position as manager.

According to recent reports from football.london, the Australian retains the full backing of the club, which recognises the challenges he is facing in trying to rebuild amidst an underwhelming squad and long-standing structural issues.

The report states that Ange Postecoglou retains full backing within Spurs with an understanding of the situation he’s dealing with right now.

It went on to suggest that Tottenham are actively working to put the right structures and personnel around the manager, though there is a growing acknowledgement that such efforts must be matched by tangible improvements on the pitch.

The road ahead: Promises and realities at Tottenham

Although the club has publicly declared its intention to invest in the squad and back Ange Postecoglou, actions thus far have fallen short of these promises.

While Tottenham have secured the signing of a new goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky, there has been little movement to strengthen their fragile defence, a glaring weakness in their campaign.

The absence of key defensive reinforcements is a particular sore point, especially given the team’s struggles to contain opponents in recent weeks.

Further frustration has stemmed from the club’s inability to land its top targets during transfer windows.

Kolo Muani is the newest name on a list of top targets missed by the club – joining the likes of Eze and Neto just to name a few.

This trend of near-misses has only fuelled scepticism about the club’s commitment to substantial investment, with many supporters feeling that words alone will not suffice.

Until Tottenham back their ambitious rhetoric with decisive action in the transfer market, it is difficult to envision a meaningful turnaround.

Ange Postecoglou may have the trust of the board for now, but the weight of expectation—and the absence of tangible backing—risks turning an already challenging season into a full-blown crisis.

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The draft is three weeks away now. GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson have pieced together an off-season that is earning widespread praise across the league. The question is whether they can stick the landing with their 1st round pick in the draft. Current projections have the top three picks likely being a mix of Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter. After that, it gets tricky. People in Chicago want to know where running back Ashton Jeanty will end once the dust settles.

Widespread belief has been that the Las Vegas Raiders are the heavy favorites to take him at 6th overall, with New Orleans at #9 also being a possibility. It makes sense. Las Vegas’ best option right now is a 33-year-old Raheem Mostert. New Orleans knows Alvin Kamara turns 30 in July. Both teams need to think about the future at that position. Both have head coaches who like to run the ball. One thing is clear. A source told SM that those around the league believe one thing is certain.

“He likely won’t get passed Chicago if he falls that far.”

Ashton Jeanty is a strong probability for the Bears.

Whispers from Halas Hall indicate they love the Boise State star. It isn’t hard to see why. He nearly broke Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record in 2024, nearly winning the Heisman in the process. The guy carried his team to the college football playoffs. He’s built like a brick house with power, speed, contact balance, and vision. There aren’t any truly glaring weaknesses in his game. He’s earned comparisons to the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson and Marshawn Lynch. The Bears haven’t had a back of that caliber since Matt Forte.

Try to imagine what this offense could look like with Ashton Jeanty, Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, and Cole Kmet all as options for quarterback Caleb Williams. Throw all of it into Johnson’s offense, and you can understand why some people around the league aren’t wild about the idea. They are quietly hoping Jeanty goes somewhere else. One thing is certain. If he gets past the Raiders, the noise will get loud in a hurry. It would mark the first time in 20 years the Bears have taken a running back in the 1st round.