Stan Collymore has warned a title-winning manager not to join Tottenham Hotspur after hearing that the tactician has held talks with chairman Daniel Levy.
Ange Postecoglou relaxed over Tottenham future
Ange Postecoglou is walking a tightrope in N17, with reports surrounding a potential Spurs move for Bournenmouth's Andoni Iraola, among other candidates.
Tottenham registered their 16th Premier League defeat of the campaign away to Chelsea on Thursday, bringing Postecoglou's future into even more disrepute, with Fabrizio Romano claiming it is Europa League or bust for the Australian.
GiveMeSport sources have since reported that, in the aftermath of their London derby loss, Postecoglou might not even get that long. Amidst the consistent noise regarding his long-term future, the 59-year-old has adopted a relaxed mindset, suggesting there will be many outstanding candidates to replace him.
"I know what my responsibilities are. I'm sure if the club decide to go in a different direction, there are some outstanding candidates out there for it," said Postecoglou on his potential replacement.
"It doesn't rock my world, it doesn't consume me. I am here and passionate about what we are doing. I was brought in to change the way the club plays, rejuvenate the squad and bring success. I am focused on that and that's what I'll keep doing."
Postecoglou also commented on a potential return one day for ex-Spurs fan favourite Mauricio Pochettino, now manager of the USA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where the States will play joint-hosts of their most important tournament since the 1990s.
"If he wants to come back one day then I hope it happens for him," Postecoglou said when asked about Pochettino.
This follows comments made by the Argentine that he'd one day like to make a return to Tottenham, following five impressive years in N17 where he also guided them to an unprecedented Champions League final.
Stan Collymore urges Mauricio Pochettino not to re-join Tottenham
Now, writing in his column, pundit Collymore has urged Pochettino not to re-join Tottenham, following alleged talks with chairman Levy.
"There has been rumours of Mauricio Pochettino possibly making a return to Tottenham, having seemingly held talks with Daniel Levy," wrote Collymore for CaughtOffside.
"But if I was him, I would not go anywhere near his former club, as I think very little has changed from when he left in 2019. I was at the Champions League final that year when Liverpool defeated them, and I remember very clearly how frustrated he was with the club after that. If he came back, he [wouldn't] be given the tools to do the job that he wanted, so it would make little sense for him to be willing to go back there."
Since being sacked by Levy in 2019, Pochettino has gone on to manage Chelsea and win a Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain. He'd be a fantastic appointment considering his proven track record and experience at Tottenham, but supporters would most likely have to wait a while for any reunion.