The pressure on Ange Postecoglou’s job will ramp up during his second season in charge.
Having lost Harry Kane just weeks after his Spurs appointment, Ange Postecoglou earned himself a lot of admirers by leading Tottenham to a fifth-placed finish last season.
His energetic and gung-ho style of play was welcomed warmly by fans who previously had to put up with the bore-fest football played by Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
Now heading into his second season, the expectation at Tottenham will be for Postecoglou’s side to improve and compete for a top-four finish.
If Postecoglou wasn’t already feeling the pressure, he certainly will be now after his side surrendered a lead and took just one point from their opening game against Leicester City.
Tottenham transfer figures add to Postecoglou pressure
After an impressive first season as manager, the hierarchy at Spurs have reached into their pockets to back Postecoglou this summer.
Tottenham have made five new signings, including a headline £65million deal for Dominic Solanke.
Solanke, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall all featured in Tottenham’s draw against Leicester, and it is now Postecoglou’s job to make sure he gets the most out of his new arrivals.
According to Sky Sports, Tottenham have the highest net spend of any Premier League side this summer at £104million – joint with Manchester United.
Tottenham’s club chiefs will be expecting a return on their investment this summer or else fingers will be pointed in Postecoglou’s direction.
Tottenham can have no excuses
There can be no complaints about any other side’s spending if Tottenham top the net spend charts when the window slams shut at the end of August.
Tottenham’s spending this summer may not yet be over too, with Spurs preparing a £27m bid for Vanderson as they look to strengthen at right-back.
Ultimately, there is nowhere to hide for Postecoglou this season. He is under huge pressure to get Spurs ticking and he must begin with their upcoming clash against Everton.