ANGE POSTECOGLOU claims that the role of a Premier League manager is more challenging than that of a prime minister, stating that each weekend serves as a referendum on one’s career in football.

Spurs manager Postecoglou watched in concern as Russell Martin and Gary O’Neil lost their positions at Southampton and Wolves this past weekend.

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The Australian manager finds himself under pressure due to his team’s inconsistent performances this season, raising the stakes for tonight’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.

Once again, Tottenham fans are urging chairman Daniel Levy to step down, echoing their frustrations from Sunday’s 5-0 defeat to Southampton that sealed Martin’s fate.

This situation has prompted Postecoglou to convey that many managers aiming to build something significant often encounter constraints before they can even start, complicating their roles even further.

The 59-year-old remarked: “This position is now the toughest in any profession. Politics could be mentioned, but this role is more demanding than any other.”

“The current stability and duration associated with this role suggest that few leave without facing challenges.”

When asked if he believed managing a football team poses more challenges than a prime minister’s duties, the former Celtic manager answered: “Absolutely, how often does a prime minister face an election?”

“I have one every weekend, mate. Each week is its own election, and based on our performance, we either thrive or falter.”

Postecoglou’s squad dominated Southampton, winning 5-0, with all goals scored in the first half, leading to Martin’s exit shortly after the match concluded.

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The Spurs manager added: “You don’t even get dismissed in the morning anymore; you need to adapt your strategy!”

“It’s absurd. I can’t grasp the idea that clubs expect managers to construct something. That reality is simply not true.”

What’s the ‘Unify League’ and which Prem teams would participate in the new version of the European Super League?

“We all know that at any moment, a slight misstep could trigger reactions from all sides.”

“Gary and Russell are both exceptional young managers with bright futures. Regrettably, I believe their early experiences in this profession will reflect poorly on them.”

“In the future, it’s likely that managers will have around 20 clubs on their resumes, even the successful ones, because remaining with one club appears increasingly unfeasible.”

During the match against Southampton, Spurs fans continually chanted anti-Levy slogans, with another protest planned for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool.

While Postecoglou won’t dictate how fans express their emotions, he encourages them to create an electrifying atmosphere akin to what Spurs experienced in the Europa League this season.

The former Celtic coach expressed: “I’ve talked about the atmospheres in Ibrox and Galatasaray, and I hope our home games mirror that, as it would undoubtedly help us confront formidable foes in crucial matches.”

Spurs are evaluating whether Destiny Udogie can recover from soreness in time for the match.

In the meantime, they’ve received positive news with 17-year-old prospect Mikey Moore returning to training after being sidelined since October due to illness.

Postecoglou, however, offered no insights regarding a possible January transfer for United star Marcus Rashford.

He remarked: “If I were to consider every player linked to us, I wouldn’t have time for anything else.”

“That’s a ‘not on my radar’ answer. You can inquire about Marcus, but I could reply the same way for any Premier League player.”

How does the Unify League work?

A NEW version of the European Super League has been proposed – now known as the Unify League. Here’s what you need to know about its structure…

Who participates?

The proposed tournament would feature 96 teams from across Europe competing annually.

Teams would earn their spots based on their performances in domestic competitions from the previous season, similar to the qualification process for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

What is the format?

There would be FOUR leagues: Star League, Gold League, Blue League, and Union League.

The top two leagues, Star and Gold, would consist of 16 teams each, divided into two groups of eight.

The groups of eight would compete in home-and-away matches, totaling 14 games for each club per season.

The lower two leagues, Blue and Union, would have 32 teams each, separated into four groups of eight.

These leagues would also compete in a home-and-away format.

In the Star and Gold leagues, the top four teams from each group would advance to two-legged quarter-finals.

In the Blue and Union leagues, the top two teams from each group would qualify for the quarter-finals.

The winners would then move on to a week of single-elimination matches to determine the champions of the four leagues, with these matchups occurring at a neutral site.

How many English teams will be involved?

The Premier League would secure three guaranteed slots in the Star League.

Two English teams would qualify for the Gold League.

Additionally, up to five more slots for Premier League teams would be allocated across the other leagues.