Ange Postecoglou Warns Tottenham Face Relegation Battle

Ange Postecoglou said Tottenham Hotspur face a difficult struggle to avoid relegation from the Premier League during the 2025/26 season.

The assessment comes as a former manager evaluates the club's precarious position in a season where stability has eluded the North London side. Postecoglou, who now manages Celtic, provided a look at the club's current trajectory and their ability to survive the drop.

Tottenham currently sits in 17th place ^[1] in the league table. This position places them close to the relegation zone, leaving little room for error in the remaining fixtures of the campaign. Postecoglou said the club faces "a hell of a fight" to ensure they remain in the top flight ^[1].

Despite the league standing, Postecoglou said he believes the team can secure their safety. He suggested that the squad possesses the quality required to climb out of the bottom three, though the path forward will not be easy. The former manager said he is "not done yet" while observing the ongoing battle between Spurs and other struggling sides like Nottingham Forest ^[2].

Postecoglou has remained attentive to the league's dynamics, including watching a Nottingham Forest match against Chelsea on Oct. 18, 2025 ^[2]. His observations highlight a volatile bottom half of the table where a few results can shift the balance of survival. The pressure on the current management is intensifying as the 2025/26 season progresses toward its conclusion.

While the club has historically avoided such depths, the current numerical reality of 17th place ^[1] creates a high-stakes environment for the players and staff. Postecoglou's perspective provides an external view from someone who previously led the team and understands the internal pressures of the club.