tottenham hotspur They defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of the semi-finals and were only one game away from reaching the League Cup final.

Victory or a draw in the second leg at Anfield would secure the club’s first cup final appearance since the 2020/21 season, when they reached the final English League Cuponly lost to Manchester City.

Angie Postkoglu There has been a lot of criticism this season, especially with the club finishing 12th in the table. Premier League table at the time of writing.

But could winning a first trophy since 2008 be a catalyst for progress? The jury is still out on the Australian, but he could become the first manager to lead Spurs to major trophies since Juande Ramos 17 years ago.

The north Londoners have hired eight permanent managers since the Spaniard was sacked after a poor start to the 2008/09 season. We’ve ranked these managers based on their attempts to end Tottenham’s trophy drought.

8

Mauricio Pochettino

July 2014 – November 2019

In hindsight, dismissal Mauricio Pochettino The decision in November 2019 was a huge mistake. Of course, the start of that season didn’t exactly go to plan, but this was a man who led the club to the title. Champions League The final was just a few months ago.

Spurs record lowest finish in Premier League under Argentine Finished fifth in his maiden seasonqualifying for the Champions League for the next four seasons.

In the top league, he Averaged 1.89 points per gameAfter finishing second in the 2016/17 season, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and others grew into world-class players.

7

Harry Redknapp

October 2008 – June 2012

While Pochettino propelled Spurs into the top four, it was Harry Redknapp who first achieved the feat.

Taking over from Juande Ramos wasn’t easy, but the experienced manager slowly began to turn things around, earning Spurs qualification for the Champions League with a fourth-place finish in his first full season in charge.

A run to the quarter-finals the following season was impressive, and although Redknapp failed to lead the team to trophies, he set the standard that Mauricio Pochettino could build on when he took over in 2014. development platform.

6

Angie Postkoglu

July 2023 to present

If – and it’s a big if – Postkoglu can lead Spurs to the Carabao Cup, it could be a huge turning point for the former Celtic boss.

At times, the football was spectacular, with wins over Manchester City and Manchester United being highlights. Sticking to your own attacking philosophy when certain games call for a more pragmatic approach may be seen as tactical naivety, but the Australians stick to what they do best.

Injuries have not done Spurs any favors this season and, given time, Postkoglu could become a successful manager at the club.

5

Other villas-Boas

July 2012 – December 2013

Andre Villas-Boas was sacked after eight months as Chelsea manager, but that hasn’t stopped Andre Villas-Boas from giving the Premier League another try, this time with Tottenham.

He guided the club to a fifth-place finish in 2012/13, perhaps relying too much on the talents of Gareth Bale at times, but the football they displayed was outstanding.

them Scored 70 goals The fifth-best attacking team in the Premier League that season – but that couldn’t save Villas-Boas.

In fact, he was sacked after a 5-0 defeat to Liverpool in December 2013, ending his 18-month stay in England.

4

Antonio Conte

November 2021 – March 2023

Antonio Conte took over the club in November 2021 following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo and guided the club to fourth place, losing just one in the process 6 games.

Despite this, Spurs failed to reach the last 16 of the Champions League in 2022/23 and Conte held on until March 2023 before being sacked after a run of wins in the previous five games.

3

Tim Sherwood

December 2013 – June 2014

Tim Sherwood has only coached Tottenham for 26 games, but his winning rate in the Premier League is as high as 59%.

While English football has not been its greatest under the Englishman, his commitment to providing opportunities for young talent must be recognised.

In fact, it was Sherwood who gave Kane his first start in the Premier League. 435 appearances and After 280 goalsreleasing him was one of Sherwood’s best moments.

His first game saw Spurs knocked out of the Carabao Cup and he was offered a permanent spot just days later. Unfortunately, two defeats to Arsenal during his time, coupled with heavy losses to Liverpool and Manchester City, meant he only lasted until the end of the 2013/14 season.

His successor was Pochettino, who had a more productive time in charge of the club.

2

Jose Mourinho

November 2019 – April 2021

After the surprise sacking of Mauricio Pochettino, it was clear Spurs needed a manager who could take the club to the next level – and win trophies.

At that point, Jose Mourinho Sounds like an ideal candidate. His recent performances at Manchester United saw him win two major trophies in his first season, although things quickly turned sour.

The Portuguese boss lasted just 86 games in charge, leading the club to a sixth-place finish in 2019/20. In fact, Mourinho took the club to a major final for the last time and secured his place in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.

The former Chelsea manager had been sacked when the game kicked off, having only spent 17 months in the north London job. Given the promise that came with his appointment, Mourinho’s time at Spurs was remarkably uneventful.

1

Nuno Espírito Santo

July 2021 – November 2021

It’s perhaps no surprise that Nuno Espirito Santo has been named the club’s worst manager since 2008, as his performances at the club have been nothing short of dismal.

He worked wonders at Wolves, guiding them from the Championship to a seventh-place finish in a row, but struggled at Tottenham.

Overall, he only managed the club for 17 games, winning nine but displaying football that was largely forgettable. Defeats to Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the top flight didn’t exactly help his cause and he was sacked in November 2021.