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Postecoglou Buys Time – But the Bigger Questions Remain



Ange Postecoglou may have emerged from Thursday night’s high-stakes showdown with a vital win and a much-needed sense of relief, but the pressure hasn’t vanished — it’s only paused.


Tottenham’s gritty victory in Germany may well be the most important result of the Australian’s tenure so far. In a campaign that’s unravelled alarmingly in recent weeks, this performance offered something Spurs fans have been desperately craving: resilience, structure, and a hint of belief.


Would defeat have cost him his job? We’ll likely never know. But make no mistake — Postecoglou was walking a tightrope before kick-off, and failure to progress would have cranked the pressure to near-unmanageable levels.


The win temporarily silences the doubters, and it’s difficult to envision the club parting ways with him before the semi-finals. Yet, while the wolves may have been held at bay for now, the forest is still thick and unforgiving.


Because let’s be honest: it’s not just about Europe.


Tottenham’s domestic form has been deeply concerning. A limp run of results, coupled with a lack of identity on the pitch, has left supporters frustrated and disillusioned. The attacking flair Ange promised has too often been undone by defensive fragility, and performances have lacked the fire and fight needed to drag this team over the line in tight contests.


Postecoglou’s connection with the fanbase — once promising — now feels more uncertain. There’s admiration for his honesty and principles, but also a growing sense that this squad is drifting, and that Ange, for all his conviction, may be struggling to steer it back on course.

The Europa League now becomes more than a distraction — it’s a lifeline. A chance to salvage pride. A route to silverware. But it's not the sole factor in determining whether Postecoglou leads this club into next season.


League performances will carry weight. Player development, squad unity, tactical evolution — all of these are under scrutiny. And ultimately, whether Ange still has the dressing room, and whether fans still believe in his project, will be decisive.


Thursday’s win has given him breathing room. But as the season enters its final stretch, the margin for error continues to shrink.


Spurs may have won the battle — but the war is far from over.


Steve Halls is an FA and UEFA-qualified football coach, currently focused on grassroots youth development. A passionate Tottenham Hotspur supporter and dedicated football writer, he shares his insights from the touchline to the terraces.



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