Ange's face tonight says it all... (©Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Ange's face tonight says it all... (©Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Game over... mate!

Reading Time: 3min | Sun. 09.02.25. | 22:32

After getting battered by Liverpool in the EFL Cup, Spurs are now out of the FA Cup too after a deserved loss to Aston Villa. It's time for this man's departure

If Plymouth Argyle's shocking upset against Liverpool earlier today has been one of the greatest miracles of the FA Cup, then we have to be honest and say only one thing could be more surprising than that - if Ange Postecoglou remains Tottenham Hotspur coach any longer.

Ange's Spurs were shown the way out of the FA Cup at Villa Park at the hands of Unai Emery's Aston Villa, 2-0.

Just a few days after being swept off by Liverpool in the EFL Cup, Spurs have said their farewell to another cup, with the UEFA Europa League remaining their last chance to do anything worth of praise this season. Along with their dreadful Premier League season, that's more than enough reasons for Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to shake hands with the Australian boss and show him the exit doors.

Some analysts thought that Spurs would miraculously bounce back when faced with such a horrible situation ahead of the Villa tie, but instead, they went into the game as awfully as it gets.

Spurs conceded in the 59th second of the game, with their keeper Kinsky failing to deny Ramse' effort, paving the road for another painful loss.

Like in every other game when Tottenham have been trailing - and there were quite a few of them during this campaign - Ange's boys did show some character and desire. What they lacked - as always - was calmness and a half-decent finishing (except for that one moment in the injury time).

Even when Son, Kulusevski, and their latest reinforcement, Tel, were accurate, Dibu Martinez was impeccable between the sticks, reminding us of some of his incredible saves from the recent past. The latter still managed to score his maiden Spurs goal, though, showcasing some one-of-a-kind skills as he made the most of Kulusevski's cross to the far post with the outside of his foot.

Unai Emery tested his newest signings, Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, in the second half, but the former Manchester United forward managed only to unintentionally injure Archie Gray of Tottenham from a promising position near the added time.

And what is next for Ange Postecoglou after this FA Cup exit? Well, you know... mate.

FA CUP - ROUND 4

Friday

Man.Utd. - Leicester 2-1 (0-1)

/Zirkzee 68, Maguire 90+3 - De Cordova-Reid 42/

Saturday

Leeds - Millwall 0-2 (0-1)

/Azeez 30, 55/

Leyton - Man. City 1-2 (1-0)

/Ortega 16 og - Khusanov 56, De Bruyne 79/

Coventry - Ipswich 1-4 (1-3)

/Latibeaudiere 8 - Hirst 2 pen, Clarke 28, 37, Philogene 53/

Everton - Bournemouth 0-2 (0-2)

/Semenyo 23 pen, Jebbison 43/

Preston - Wycombe 4-2 on pen (0-0)

Southampton - Burnley 0-1 (0-0)

/Edwards 77/

Stoke - Cardiff 2-4 on pen (3-3)

/Koumas 42, 47, Baker 58 pen - Colwill 8, Salech 19, 68/

Wigan - Fulham 1-2 (0-1)

/Smith 50 - Muniz 23, 55/

Birmingham - Newcastle 2-3 (2-2)

/Laird 1, Iwata 40 - Willock 21, 82, Wilson 26/

Brighton - Chelsea 2-1 (1-1)

/Rutter 12, Mitoma 57 - Verbruggen (og) 5/

Sunday

Blackburn - Wolverhampton 0-2 (0-2)

/Joao Gomes 33, Cunha 34/

Plymouth - Liverpool 1-0 (0-0)

/Hardie 53 pen/

Aston Villa - Tottenham 2-1 (1-0)

/Ramsey 1, Rogers 64 - Tel 90+1/

Monday

22.45: (10.5) Doncaster (6.50) Crystal Palace (1.25)

***odds are subject to change***


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