Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing one of their former players as a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou this summer after seeing the strides that he has made in his short managerial career so far.
Various sources over recent days have claimed that Tottenham look set to miss out on their top managerial target Andoni Iraola, with the Lilywhites thus potentially set to turn their attention to other alternatives over the coming days.
Marco Silva and Thomas Frank are thought to be the next names on Spurs’ wishlist, while various sources have suggested over recent days that Oliver Glasner has caught Tottenham’s eye.
A fresh update has now claimed that Spurs may turn to a familiar face this summer after being impressed by the work he has done in the Championship.
Tottenham are watching Scott Parker’s managerial career
This report comes from The Daily Mail, who confirm that Iraola and Silva are the names at the top of Spurs’ wishlist.
However, the outlet explains that Scott Parker also has many admirers at the club after guiding Burnley to the Premier League this season.
Parker not only played for Spurs but also began his coaching career in the club’s academy and is said to be a highly respected figure at Hotspur Way.
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It is pointed out, however, that the 44-year-old’s success at Burnley has been built on defensive solidity, with The Mail thus suggesting that he might not be as suited to inheriting Postecoglou’s attack-minded squad as someone like Iraola.
Why Spurs fans should not turn their noses up at Parker
Many Spurs fans will not like the idea of appointing Parker, given that he has not yet proven himself at the Premier League level.
However, the days of appointing managers with a pedigreed record are over, with most clubs now preferring younger managers with fresher tactical ideas rather than an experienced head.
There is a reason why clubs like Chelsea and Bayern Munich have gone for the likes of Enzo Maresca and Vincent Kompany, respectively, rather than simply appointing the biggest name available.