Will Kieran McKenna be Tottenham’s Next Manager?
Will Kieran McKenna be Tottenham’s Next Manager?
Tottenham Hotspur has struggled in the Premier League recently, and manager Ange Postecoglou has faced much pressure to turn around their fortunes.
Unfortunately, he has become notorious for lacking a plan B on the pitch, exposing his attacking team without a strategy for recovery once players are exposed.
As the club recently experienced four back-to-back defeats, it appears to be a matter of time until Postecoglou is sacked as manager.
Tottenham is reportedly carefully considering potential new managers, and Kieran McKenna has impressed. Keep reading to learn if he’s likely to become Spurs’ next manager.
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Who Will be Tottenham's Next Manager
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Mauricio Pochettino | 23.09% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Andoni Iraola | 16.67% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Kieran McKenna | 15.38% |
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Kieran McKenna Has Impressed at Ipswich Town
Spurs will want a manager who can turn around the team’s fortune, and Kieran McKenna appears up to the challenge.
McKenna joined Ipswich Town in 2021, and his strategic management has transformed the club’s performance and secured back-to-back promotions.
As Tottenham has struggled in the Premier League this season, McKenna might be what the club needs to improve the team’s tactical awareness and performance to become a top four club.
Also, he has a history of bringing out the best in young talent, which could help Spurs enjoy greater success in the Premier League without huge signings.
McKenna’s history at the club makes him a strong candidate for the manager position, as he spent seven years at the academy at the start of his career.
McKenna is a Joint Favorite with Many Managers
Until Tottenham Hotspur makes an official announcement, all fans can do is speculate about who will replace Postecoglou.
Right now, Kieran McKenna is a joint favorite for the job alongside the following world-respected managers:
- Andoni Iraola
- Marco Silva
- Mauricio Pochettino
- Thomas Frank
Andoni Iraola’s name has popped up in various media outlets for the job, as many believe the Bournemouth manager’s defensive structure, fluid attack, and aggressive playing style could be a solution to Spurs’ problems.
However, Bournemouth is reportedly eager to extend Iraola’s contract to help the team become a top four club.
Many fans hope Marco Silva will replace Postecoglou, as he helped Fulham secure a promotion from the Championship to the Premier League in the 2021-2022 season.
Also, he’s helped the team remain a stable presence since they re-entered, proving he could be the steady manager Tottenham is looking for next season.
Edin Terzic is a Dark Horse for the Role
According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur is carefully considering replacing Postecoglou with Edin Terzic, who has been described as “one of the best young managers in Europe.”
The former Borussia Dortmund manager currently doesn’t have a club. Also, various media outlets have reported that he has turned down many top jobs because he is waiting on Tottenham.
Many fans would likely jump for joy to sign him, as he helped Dortmund come close to winning the Bundesliga in 2023.
To add fuel to the fire, Serdal Adali, the president of the Turkish team Besiktas, recently told Tivibu Spor, a Turkish TV broadcast, “Edin Terzic was one of our foreign alternatives. In the meeting, he said he was expecting an agreement with Tottenham. That book is closed.”
Turning down Besiktas likely points to Terzic holding positive talks with Tottenham, and the club might be waiting for the right moment to announce him as its new manager.
