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ANGE POSTECOGLOU asserts that the position of a Premier League manager presents more difficulties than that of a prime minister, emphasizing that in football, each weekend is like an election for one’s job security.
Spurs manager Postecoglou observed with regret as Russell Martin and Gary O’Neil were dismissed from their roles at Southampton and Wolves over the weekend.
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The Australian coach faces mounting pressure due to his squad’s inconsistent form this season, heightening expectations for tonight’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.
Tottenham supporters are calling for chairman Daniel Levy to step down, reminiscent of their reactions during Sunday’s 5-0 loss against the Saints, which sealed Martin’s exit.
This context has led Postecoglou to believe that many managers, as they strive to build something meaningful, find themselves restricted before they even begin, complicating their roles further.
The 59-year-old remarked: “This occupation is now the hardest in any profession. You might mention politics, but this job is tougher than any other.”
“The current short tenures associated with this position mean that very few leave without accumulating scars.”
When asked if he thought managing a football club was more difficult than a prime minister’s duties, the former Celtic manager replied: “Absolutely, how frequently does a PM face an election?”
“I deal with one every weekend, mate. We have an election weekly, and based on our performance, we either get re-elected or not.”
Postecoglou’s side dominated Southampton 5-0, scoring all goals in the first half, leading to Martin’s dismissal shortly thereafter.
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The Spurs manager added: “You don’t even get fired in the morning anymore; you need to change the narrative!”
“It’s ludicrous. I fail to comprehend the notion that clubs desire to hire managers to create something substantial. That simply isn’t a reality.”
What’s the ‘Unify League’ and which Prem teams would play in the new version of the European Super League?
“We all understand that a minor slip could provoke backlash from all directions.”
“Gary and Russell are both outstanding young managers with promising futures. Unfortunately, I fear that the beginning of their careers will look like this.”
“Going forward, it’s likely that managers will have around 20 clubs on their records, including successful ones, as it appears increasingly unrealistic for clubs to commit to one manager.”
During the match against the Saints, Spurs fans chanted anti-Levy slogans relentlessly, with another protest planned for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool.
While Postecoglou won’t dictate how fans should react, he encourages them to foster an electrifying atmosphere akin to what Spurs experienced in the Europa League this season.
The former Celtic chief expressed: “I’ve talked about the atmosphere at Ibrox and Galatasaray, and I hope our home games can reflect that, as it would undoubtedly help us tackle significant opponents in crucial encounters.”
Spurs are keeping an eye on the fitness of Destiny Udogie, as he recovers from soreness before the game.
Nonetheless, they’ve received a positive boost with the return to training of 17-year-old talent Mikey Moore, who has been sidelined since October due to a virus.
Meanwhile, Postecoglou offered no insights into a possible January transfer for United star Marcus Rashford.
He commented: “If I were to consider every player linked to us, I wouldn’t have time to focus on anything else.”
“That’s a ‘not on my radar’ answer. You can ask about Marcus, but I could say the same for any player in the Premier League.”
How does the Unify League work?
A NEW version of the European Super League has been proposed – now branded as the Unify League. Here’s all you need to know about how it works…
Who plays in it?
The proposed competition would feature 96 teams from across Europe participating each year.
Teams will earn their spots based on their performances in domestic competitions from the previous campaign, similar to the current system for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
What’s the format?
There would be FOUR leagues: Star League, Gold League, Blue League, and Union League.
The top two leagues, Star and Gold, would consist of 16 teams each, divided into two groups of eight.
The groups of eight would compete in home and away matches, totaling 14 games per club each season.
The bottom two leagues, Blue and Union, would include 32 teams each, split 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 proceed to two-legged quarter-finals.
In the Blue and Union leagues, the top two teams from each group would qualify for the quarter-finals.
The winners would then advance to a “final four” week of single-elimination matches to crown the champions of the four leagues. These matches would take place at a neutral venue.
How many English teams will take part?
The Premier League would have three guaranteed entrants in the Star League.
Two English teams would qualify for the Gold League.
Additionally, up to five more slots for Premier League teams would be allocated across the remaining leagues.
