Jamie O’Hara hits back at Jason Cundy’s controversial take on Ange Postecoglou’s influence at Tottenham Hotspur
This season has unfolded far from what Tottenham had envisioned, with the Lilywhites languishing in 16th place and already eliminated from all domestic competitions. With only the Europa League left to fight for, many believed Ange Postecoglou was on the brink of dismissal, with Thursday night’s quarter-final clash against Frankfurt widely seen as a potential curtain call for his tenure.
Yet, in trademark fashion, Postecoglou rose to the occasion, guiding Spurs into the semi-finals and keeping their silverware hopes alive. A Europa League triumph could not only rescue the season but also cement his legacy at the club. Still, despite this European success, not everyone is convinced that it should be enough to secure his future in North London.
Jamie O’Hara, never one to shy away from expressing his opinions on all things Tottenham, particularly when it comes to Ange Postecoglou, was left stunned by a recent claim from fellow pundit Jason Cundy. Speaking on talkSPORT, Cundy boldly stated that Postecoglou shouldn’t retain his job, even if Spurs go on to win the Europa League.
O’Hara swiftly hit back, dismissing the suggestion as absurd. He pointed to the significance of Tottenham’s European run and found it ridiculous to base Postecoglou’s future solely on the club’s poor Premier League standing. Despite the domestic struggles, O’Hara argued that delivering a major European trophy would be a clear sign of progress and a reason to keep faith in the manager.
Jamie O’Hara hits back at James Cundy
During a heated exchange on talkSPORT, Jason Cundy posed the provocative question: should Ange Postecoglou keep his job if Tottenham win the Europa League? Cundy argued that Spurs’ dismal domestic form and their current 10th-place standing should outweigh any European success. However, Jamie O’Hara strongly disagreed, branding the notion as short-sighted. He insisted that winning the Europa League would be one of the greatest achievements in the club’s history and more than enough reason to back Postecoglou.
O’Hara even referenced his previous tongue-in-cheek remarks, admitting he once joked he’d accept a 17th-place finish if it meant lifting a European trophy—something that now doesn’t seem too far from reality. For O’Hara and many fans, the chance at European silverware is not just redemption—it’s a legacy-defining moment.
Jamie O’Hara would take the Europa League even if it means Spurs end up in the 17th position
“I said this, and I said it in a joking way. I said I would take 17th and a Europa League, and it actually might happen.”
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Let’s be clear—Ange Postecoglou isn’t managing a club steeped in recent silverware. Tottenham haven’t lifted a trophy since 2008, and their last league title dates all the way back to 1961. So the notion that winning the Europa League wouldn’t be enough to secure his job borders on the absurd. Jamie O’Hara has a point: if Big Ange guides Spurs to European glory, it would be a historic achievement. In fact, some fans might even place him above Mauricio Pochettino in the club’s managerial legacy—a testament to just how transformative such a triumph would be.
