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Tottenham’s journey this season has been anything but smooth.

Under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have showcased moments of dazzling attacking football, yet they find themselves grappling with a series of disappointing results.

While fans admire the Australian's commitment to his bold philosophy, questions are being raised about whether his approach is sustainable in the unforgiving Premier League.

The Boxing Day clash against Nottingham Forest was a stark reminder of Tottenham’s struggles. A narrow 1-0 loss marked their fourth defeat in eight matches, highlighting the inconsistency that has marred their campaign.

Despite flashes of brilliance earlier in the season, including a resounding 5-0 win against Southampton, the club now sits 12th in the league—a position unbefitting of their ambitions.

Former players and pundits are voicing their concerns, with one ex-Spurs star suggesting a radical shake-up might be needed to steer the team back on course.

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Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has not held back in his criticism of Postecoglou’s tactics.

Speaking on The Sports Bar, O’Hara lamented Spurs’ recent performances, pointing to their nine Premier League defeats this season as evidence of deeper issues within the team.

"We’ve actually fallen apart," O’Hara said. "Everyone is saying we’ve got injuries, and I get that, but if you look at our team today it’s not an injury-hit team. That’s not far off our best, apart from our centre-backs in Romero and Van de Ven."

O’Hara also criticised Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities, blaming Postecoglou’s stubbornness in sticking to his high-risk strategy.

"Carry on being stubborn and you’re going to get the sack, I don’t care how far you go. You can’t be 11th in the table," he warned.

O’Hara proposed a surprising solution: bringing in Marco Silva, Fulham’s disciplined and resourceful manager. "I’m starting to come around to the fact that we should nick Fulham’s manager Marco Silva. He’s good.

"They are organised, have a structure. They haven’t got world-beaters, but they have good players." O’Hara argued.

Is a managerial change needed at Tottenham?

Tottenham’s struggles highlight the tension between maintaining a long-term vision and delivering immediate results.

While Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy is refreshing, it has exposed defensive frailties, particularly with key players like Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven sidelined.

Despite the mounting criticism, Spurs have reaffirmed their commitment to Postecoglou, opting to prioritise stability over reactive changes.