Postecoglou on the Brink After Spurs' Shocking Collapse at Wolves
It’s hard to know where to begin when dissecting Tottenham's 4-2 defeat to Wolves, but one thing is clear — Ange Postecoglou is staring down the barrel of a defining moment in his Spurs tenure. What was supposed to be a routine fixture ahead of a pivotal European clash turned into another chapter in a story of repeated self-destruction.
From the opening whistle, Spurs looked shaky. Within two minutes, Wolves capitalized on a poor punch from Guglielmo Vicario, allowing Rayan Ait-Nouri to finish unchallenged. That set the tone. The second goal — a comedy of errors — saw Vicario again in the spotlight as he palmed a soft header straight into the backtracking Djed Spence for a ridiculous own goal. It was chaos at the back, the kind that leaves fans questioning if this team even trains together defensively.
And it didn’t stop there. Even when Mathys Tel offered a glimmer of hope by clawing one back, Cristian Romero — a World Cup winner, no less — delivered a moment of horror defending, losing the ball and allowing Wolves to make it 3-1. Then, just when Richarlison looked to spark a late rally, Lucas Bergvall handed possession away cheaply and Matheus Cunha sealed Spurs' fate within seconds.
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Postecoglou’s reaction on the touchline said it all. A blend of disbelief and resignation. He didn’t throw his players under the bus — in fact, he stood by them. “They’re not doing it on purpose,” he said. “Mistakes are part of football.” Admirable loyalty, maybe, but how many times can you write off these costly errors as “unusual” before they become the norm?
Despite making six changes — understandable, with an eye on Thursday's Europa League second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt — the basics fell apart. And for all Postecoglou’s talk about playing good football in phases, it means little when you concede goals like a pub team on a bad day.
Supporters at Molineux weren’t just angry — they were furious. The chants of “We Want Levy Out” started before ten minutes had passed, with banners demanding change. Strangely, the ire wasn’t directed at the manager but at the board. Yet if Spurs fall short in Frankfurt, that goodwill might fade fast.
There’s something admirable about Postecoglou’s refusal to scapegoat players and his belief in playing the game the right way. But admiration doesn’t win trophies — results do. And with 17 league losses this season, more than any other campaign since 2003-04, Spurs are teetering on the edge of a complete collapse.
Thursday isn’t just about Europa League progression. It might be Postecoglou’s last stand. It's now or never.
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