Report: Manager Who Turned Down Chelsea Now Emerges as Contender to Replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou deserves significant praise for revitalizing Tottenham Hotspur’s style of play after his arrival in the summer of 2023, restoring some much-needed belief to the club.

However, after a disappointing end to the previous season, Spurs have continued to face struggles this campaign.

Currently sitting in 10th place, they are closer to relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers than to league leaders Liverpool.

Following a disheartening loss to Bournemouth, frustration among some fans turned toward Postecoglou, with criticism directed at him during the away game.

This has sparked discussions over whether his tenure at Tottenham could soon come to an end.

Recent reports suggest that Tottenham are already considering potential replacements for Postecoglou should they decide to part ways with him in the near future.

One name that has emerged is Kieran McKenna, the manager of Ipswich Town. According to Jamie O’Hara, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could make a change if Spurs are still in 10th place by Christmas.

With a tough schedule ahead, including matches against Chelsea and league leaders Liverpool, the mood around the club is tense, and the team may struggle in these fixtures if they continue to perform as they did against Bournemouth.

Although Tottenham’s current plan is to continue with Postecoglou, the unpredictable nature of football means that plans can change quickly.

In light of this, Spurs are reportedly preparing contingency options, including McKenna, who is believed to be a top candidate to replace Postecoglou.

At 38 years old, McKenna is seen as the leading option if the Australian is dismissed.

McKenna has made a strong impact at Ipswich Town since becoming their manager in December 2021.

Under his leadership, Ipswich secured promotion in back-to-back seasons, culminating in their return to the Premier League last summer.

His success has not gone unnoticed, with Chelsea attempting to hire him over the summer.

However, McKenna turned down their approach and opted to extend his contract with Ipswich.

What many might not know is McKenna’s deep connection to Tottenham.

He joined Spurs’ youth system in 2002 and spent seven years at the club.

After being forced to retire from playing in 2009 due to injury, McKenna transitioned into coaching, taking on roles such as Head of Academy Performance Analysis and managing the U18s team.

Given his history at Spurs and his success as a manager, returning to the club as first-team manager would be a remarkable story for McKenna.

While Postecoglou’s future remains uncertain, McKenna could soon find himself back at Tottenham, perhaps as the next manager to take charge of the team.