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      Chelsea vs Tottenham LIVE RESULT: Chelsea WIN after Enzo Fernandez goal and TWO goals disallowed by VAR

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      CHELSEA were WINNERS against Tottenham, and climbed back into the top four with three points.Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke all returned from injuries to feature for Enzo Maresca’s side.Chelsea had the better chances in the first 45, but Jackson, Enzo Fernandez and Jadon Sancho were unable to take any of their efforts.Enzo Fernandez did get the ball rolling in the second half, scoring from a header after a great cross from Cole Palmer.VAR then had a heavy hand in the game, as Moises Caicedo and Pape Matar Sarr both saw strikes ruled out by the referee.Tottenham had a lot of the ball in the 12 minutes of added time, but Ange Postecoglou’s side were unable to make anything of the chances.Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main EventLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appChelsea team: Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo, Neto, Palmer, Sancho, JacksonTottenham team: Vicario, Spence, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie, Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison, Odobert, Solanke, SonCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…How did Palmer do?Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer returned to action from a hamstring injury.And it seems like the Blues are still dependent on Palmer’s displays.In fact, the winger was the one that created Enzo Fernandez’s winner.More below:Copy linkCopiedBig VAR controversyVAR ruled out not one, but TWO goals in the Chelsea vs Spurs clash. First, Moises Caicedo’s goal was ruled out for a tight offside call on Levi Colwill in the build-up.Then, Pape Matar Sarr had his strike ruled out for a foul on Caicedo in the build-up.The call looked to be the right one, but many Spurs fans, and Ange Postecoglou, were fuming at how long the check to the officials. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAnge Lost-the-PlotglouThere seemed to be some real disconnect between Ange Postecoglou and the Spurs fans tonight.Postecolgou was seen cupping his ears to the away end, just for the Tottenham equaliser to be ruled out for a foul. Not a good evening for the Aussie.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-0 SpursIt was a crucial three points for Chelsea, as they move back into the top four after dropping to out after the fixtures earlier in the week.For Ange Postecoglou and Spurs, it is another defeat in what has been a disappointing season. Copy linkCopiedHow did Palmer do?Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer returned to action from a hamstring injury.And it seems like the Blues are still dependent on Palmer’s displays.In fact, the winger was the one that created Enzo Fernandez’s winner.More below:Copy linkCopiedUpdated Prem tableChelsea moved up to fourth place in the Premier League table after their 1-0 victory over Tottenham.The Blues are now five points behind third-placed Nottingham Forest amid their push for a top-four finish.Fifth place would also suit the West Londoners as England will almost certainly be sending five teams to the Champions League next season.Spurs, on the other hand, remain 14th and will almost certainly need to win the Europa League to gain Champions League qualification.Copy linkCopiedChelsea vs Tottenham statsChelsea and Tottenham shared 50-50 of possession throughout their derby.The Blues registered a total of 11 shots, five of which were on target.Spurs, on the other hand, produced eight shots, two of which were on target.More below:Copy linkCopiedMatch reportCole Palmer and Chelsea are back on track. Ange Postecoglou and Spurs remain off the rails, on the road to nowhere. Or the sack.The Aussie cupped his ears at his own fans when substitute Pape Matar Sarr seemed to have grabbed an equaliser his team did not deserve.Moments earlier the travelling supporters had told him “You don’t know what you’re doing” when he had brought on Sarr for their beloved Lucas Bergvall in a double change with 25 minutes to go.But Postecoglou was hung out to dry when a VAR intervention led to the goal being ruled out for Sarr’s foul on Moises Caicedo.On another night, the main story would have been fit-again Palmer providing only his second goal contribution of 2025 – and his first in 10 games – by laying the only goal on a plate for Enzo Fernandez.It puts Chelsea on the front foot again after rivals for a Champions League place won earlier in the midweek round of games.But their victory was hardly unexpected. Nor was another dismal night for Spurs and Postecoglou.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWord from Stamford BridgeFull-time and Ange Postecoglou has now become the first Spurs manager ever to lose his opening four league games against Chelsea.They way things are going, you wonder if he will survive in his job to have a fifth and sixth next term.His team were undone by one Enzo Fernandez goal here but were lucky it was not more.The Aussie may have lost the support of a few more fans too after an incident surrounding a double sub in the second half.Spurs supporters chanted, “You don’t know what you’re doing” when he took off fan favourite Lucas Bergvall for Pape Matar Sarr, as well as Wilson Odobert for Brennan Johnson.Sarr then looked to have netted an equaliser with a long-range strike, after which Postecoglou controversially cupped his ear towards the away support as if to say, “What do you think of the sub now?”The goal was then ruled out after a lengthy VAR check for a foul from Sarr on Moises Caicedo, who himself had had a goal chalked off for offside earlier in the game.All in all, it was another uncomfortable night for Postecoglou whose dismal league season shows no signs of improvement.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamChelsea picked up a big win over London rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge to move up to fourth place in the Premier League table.The Blues earned the three points after Enzo Fernandez met a stunning cross by Cole Palmer and beat Guglielmo Vicario with a clinical header on 50 minutes.The West Londoners then had a goal by Moises Caicedo chalked off by VAR as Levi Colwill was offside in the build-up.Spurs also had an equaliser disallowed as Pape Matar Sarr fouled Caicedo before his wondergoal.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamPeep!That’s full-time at Chelsea!!!Copy linkCopied90+13 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamYellow cardTottenham ace Spence is booked for a late challenge on Madueke – this is the 10th booking of the match!Copy linkCopied90+8 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamYellow cardTottenham ace Porro booked for dissent as he yelled at the assistant asking for a corner-kick.The full-back is right as the ball hit Dewsbury-Hall last, but he still gets booked for his reaction.Porro’s Tottenham team-mate Johnson also gets booked.Copy linkCopied90+6 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamChelsea trying to slow down tempo as much as they can, especially when Sanchez has the ball in his hands.Tottenham just can’t create dangers, and time is seriously running out!Copy linkCopied90+3 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamTempo has slowed down, and it shouldn’t as Tottenham need the equaliser.Chelsea, on the other hand, are protecting their lead.Copy linkCopied90 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamSubstitutionChelsea boss Maresca makes a double switch as Fernandez and Palmer make way for Tosin and Dewsbury-Hall.Copy linkCopied90 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamAnd we got 12 minute sof stoppage time to go!Told you…Copy linkCopied89 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamWhat a chance!Tottenham come extremely close to an equaliser but are denied by a stunnijng save from Sanchez!Johnson plays a low cross from the right and finds Son who tries a sliding shot that the Chelsea keeper saves with a lunge to his right – huge save!Copy linkCopied88 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamThere was a VAR check, I think it was over a potential red card.Udogie tried to clear the ball from Fernandez in the air and VAR probably thought the Tottenham ace came too hard.But nothing there.Copy linkCopied87 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamSubstitutionAnother double change from Tottenham boss Postecoglou as Tel and Porro replace Maddison and Van de Ven, who was limping in the last few minutes.The Aussie tactician taking no chances with his star defender that recently returned from injury.Copy linkCopied86 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamYellow cardChelsea star Palmer is booked for time wasting as he refused to return the ball for a Tottenham set-piece.Copy linkCopied83 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamVicario makes an acrobatic save to deny a cross from Palmer on the left to the incomign Madueke.Not sure that would have created a dangerous situation for Tottenham, though…Copy linkCopied82 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamSubstitutionChelsea boss Maresca brings on James for Jackson – it’s obvious the Italian tactician is looking to protect his lead.Copy linkCopied80 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamJust 10 more minutes to go at Stamford Bridge.But we are obviously getting a lot of stoppage time after both VAR checks…Copy linkCopied79 Chelsea 1-0 TottenhamYellow cardChelsea ace Neto is booked for sweeping Son’s leg just outside the area.Copy linkCopied More

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      Kyle Walker was almost reduced to tears during ‘sad’ Man City exit but ‘couldn’t say no’ to AC Milan amid family drama

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      KYLE WALKER admits he was almost in tears after his “sad” Manchester City exit.But the England star insists he “could not say no” to AC Milan amid his family drama back home.Kyle Walker has lifted the lid on his stunning switch to AC Milan in JanuaryCredit: AlamyThe ace was close to tears after leaving Man CityCredit: GettyWalker completed a stunning loan move to the Italian side in January after seven and a half years at City.The 34-year-old won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League in 319 games under Pep Guardiola.And Walker has since gone on to star 11 times for new side Milan, including yesterday’s 1-1 derby draw with Inter in the Coppa Italia semis.The right-back completed his San Siro switch amid family drama involving estranged wife Annie Kilner and former mistress Lauryn Goodman.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe shares four children with Annie, while having also fathered two more with Lauryn.And Walker, who was recently seen barking orders at teammate Joao Felix, has now revealed that he came close to crying while saying his goodbyes to City staff and players.He told BBC Sounds’ The Kyle Walker Podcast: “I said to the team manager…the player liaison officer, I said that I wanted to say goodbye to the lads in the canteen before I left when I knew the deal was complete. “And he actually texted the whole building! So, there were 150 people there and I had to say goodbye, which was a little bit nerve-wracking.Most read in Football”It was sad because as much as people might have this persona about me or whatever, I did speak to completely everyone in that building from the cleaners, to the cooks, to the kit men, to the physios.“There was the lady there, Emma, that would be behind the counter and serve you food, or get your drinks and whatever.Kyle Walker party girls revealed as globe-trotting models – and lift lid on how star is enjoying his new life in MilanWalker shares four children with estranged wife Annie KilnerCredit: InstagramHe also has two children with former mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Rex”And even when I looked over at her, I wanted to cry because it was like every day I’ve said, ‘Morning’ to you and given you a cuddle, and all of a sudden now I’m not going to see you anymore, and you don’t think about that when the process is happening, but then when you come to say goodbye, it’s hard.”Walker also lifted the lid on his reasons for moving to Milan.He added: “In football, I think when certain things come, or certain opportunities come, you have to take it.“And for me to experience a different league, for me to experience a different culture, for me to play for a club like AC Milan… I don’t think you can turn that down.“And when you know they want you, or you want to go there, and you want to have a new challenge, I think there are certain clubs in the world that you kind of can’t say no to.“I think with him (Pep) being a top player, playing for a top club and managing these top players, [he knows] people are going to have different desires or ambitions to go and do certain things with their career, and I just think for me, it just came at the right time. It came at the right time. It was the right club. “And I just felt, you know what, I need to go and try something different because I don’t want to live after football saying I wish I’d have just explored something different and come to a club like this. I think it was the right fit for me.” More

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      I customise boots for Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and more – but I’ve still not had my dream customer

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      NO two footballers are the same.And for Jordan Dawson, their boots shouldn’t be the same either.Jordan Dawson has designed boots for some of the biggest names in the Premier League – including Enzo FernandezCredit: Instagram @jordan.dawsonHe has also created a pair for Darwin NunezCredit: Instagram @jordan.dawsonThe artist has customised boots for some of the biggest names in the Premier League.From Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice to Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella – Jordan has catered for them all.And it all starts with just a message.SunSport followed Jordan through the process of customising a pair for Premier League icon Willian following his return to Fulham.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”So how it all works is I’ll get a message from a footballer, obviously asking for a customised pair of boots,” the designer explained.”Some may have some sort of idea of what they want, some will have no clue.”Brazilians are known for being out there and skilful, having a bit of flair. So I created this design.”I wanted to be able to express the skill that I have, but it was just a little bit too much for him. So this is where we started and now we’ve toned it down a little bit and now it’s where it is now.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJordan’s first draft of the boots for WillianCredit: YouTube/The Sun SportJordan started customising shoes after working for NikeCredit: YouTube/The Sun SportJordan first got into customising when he worked at Nike and was given several pairs of shoes.He then took it upon himself to start personalising them from his own house.Football Fixers | Cutting it with Premier League Football StarsAfter designing his first pair – some plain white Nike Air Forces – he started building a portfolio.Despite being knocked back by a number of different brands, he took his work back to Nike and the sportswear company offered him a space to design at its flagship Nike Town store in central London.Jordan was then enlisted to help design boots for Mason Mount and Phil Foden ahead of their respective England debuts.That gig seemingly opened a world of possibility for the entrepreneur, who then received more work from Adidas and the FIFA video game franchise.But it was his work for Declan Rice that really helped the business snowball.For Jordan, the highlight so far has been working with Brazil legend Kaka at a FIFA event.He said: “I think a pinch me moment was when I did work with Kaka.The artist designed a pair of trainers for KakaCredit: YouTube/The Sun Sport”I remember players queuing up to meet him and at that moment I was like, OK, this is professional footballers wanting to meet their idol.”I grew up watching Kaka as well, that Brazilian team with Ronaldinho, Kaka, Rivaldo.”And I remember his manager coming up to me saying, I hear you’ve got a pair of trainers for Kaka.”So then being able to present that to him in person as well was, yeah, that was a pinch me moment.”A lifelong Chelsea fan, Jordan hopes to one day work with Cole Palmer.Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is also a dream client: “Guaranteed to get pictures of him scoring goals!”There has even been some suggestion that his boots have helped players find their goalscoring form.Jordan continued: “I gave a couple of pairs of boots to Darwin Nunez and Marcus Rashford at very similar times.”Darwin Nunez just wasn’t scoring, he hit this really bad patch and all of a sudden he puts on these boots and he’s scoring backheel goals against Real Madrid, he’s scoring thunderbolts against Newcastle.”Marcus Rashford then couldn’t stop scoring when he was wearing them.Dawson drew a portrait for Declan Rice ahead of the World CupCredit: Instagram @jordan.dawson”So I had a lot of direct messages saying: ‘Maybe your boots are giving them superpowers,’ which I laughed at, but I’ve kind of just gone with it as well.”The best part of the process, however, is handing the boots over to the Premier League star.”I love meeting the players in person. I get to sit down with them and have a normal conversation, get to know who they are on a personal level and then also seeing their natural reaction to seeing the boots for the first time.”You get those goosebumps feeling because you see their face light up. I’ve delivered boots to Darwin Nunez at his home and he kissed the boot and you knew it meant something to him. So that was a great feeling.”On Willian’s reaction to his customised boots, Jordan said: “His response was amazing. He’s played for Chelsea Football Club, which is my boyhood club.”So meeting him, seeing his reaction, he opens the box and you see his whole face light up. That’s the best reaction I can ask for.”A nice signed shirt for the collection. So that will be going on the wall framed in my new flat.”And the ultimate goal for the businessman?Read More on The Sun”To create my own shoe. I would love to have that feeling of walking down the street and someone pointing to my shoe and saying: ‘What are you wearing?'”And I’d be like, ‘it’s my shoe,’ I think that would be the ultimate flex for me. “Willian loved the pair that Jordan designed for himCredit: YouTube/The Sun SportThe winger gave him a signed shirtCredit: YouTube/The Sun Sport More

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      Leicester break dismal record that’s stood for 32 years as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side hurtle towards relegation

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      IN THE midst of a turgid season, Leicester City have picked up another unwanted accolade.Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes sit 19th in the table with 17 points from 30 games played, only slightly better than Derby County’s 2007-08 campaign – their 11 points the fewest in Premier League history.Goals from Grealish and Marmoush damned Leicester to yet another defeatCredit: GettyLeicester’s defenders, including Wout Faes, have been heavily criticised as the Foxes are on track for a historically poor seasonCredit: GettyRuud van Nistelrooy seems to be running out of ideasCredit: GettyWhile they may not be the worst Premier League side ever, they have picked up another unwanted piece of history after losing 2-0 to Manchester City on Wednesday night.Jack Grealish opened the scoring after just four minutes with his first goal since December 2023, which he later donated to his late brother. Omar Marmoush doubled the Champions’ lead in the second half.His contribution marked the 25th time this season that Leicester had conceded first in a match, more than any other team in Premier League history.Read more footballThey surpass previous record holders Ipswich Town, who in 1994-95 conceded first in 24 of their 38 games on their way to a 22nd place finish.That record had stood for thirty years.Defence, unsurprisingly, is among Leicester’s leading problem areas as they stare down the barrel at a prompt return to the Championship.They have not kept a clean sheet since since beating Bournemouth 1-0 in their seventh match of the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThey are also on track to concede a club record number of Premier League goals this season, having shipped 67 so far.The score to beat is 80 goals against, a record set as Leicester were relegated alongside Ipswich in 1994-95.Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy gives his thoughts after Brentford defeat That leaves Leicester with eight matches to concede less than 13 goals – a tall order as Van Nistelrooy’s leaky backline have conceded an average of 2.3 goals per game in their last 10 outings.They failed to score in eight of those 10 matches, most recently finding the back of the net in a 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford on February 7, almost two months ago.One must look even further back for their most recent win, which came away to Tottenham Hotspur in late January after goals from Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss.Van Nistelrooy has won just three of 20 matches since taking over from Steve Cooper in December, with Leicester now twelve points adrift of safety.The Dutchman took over the club after a brief stint as Manchester United’s interim manager during which he won three of four games before Ruben Amorim was signed from Sporting CP. More

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      James Tarkowski SHOULD have been sent off for horror lunge vs Liverpool say PGMOL but won’t face any punishment

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      PGMOL bosses admit James Tarkowski should have been sent off in the Merseyside derby.Everton defender Tarkowski only saw yellow for a horrible tackle on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Alister as he cleared the ball on the edge of his own box in the first half of the Anfield clash.James Tarkowski avoided a red card for this tackle on Alexis Mac AllisterWhile former England defender Tarkowski clearly played the ball first, his out of control follow through saw him clatter into the Argentine midfielder‘s calf.Referee Sam Barrott judged it to be a “reckless” challenge and worthy of only a booking.But PGMOL chiefs agree it should have been deemed serious foul play and that VAR Paul Tierney was wrong not to intervene and recommend a review at the pitch side monitor.Despite the private admission, under FA rules there is no possibility of retrospective action for Tarkowski.The Everton defender apologised to Mac Allister after the final whistle and the pair appeared to kiss and make up.But commentators, pundits and former refs unanimously agreed Tarkowski should have saw red.Gary Neville suggested he was “lucky” not to be sent off and ex-Prem official Mike Dean confirmed his view.Dean said: “The follow through is awful. He hasn’t got his leg planted, luckily enough.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”But it’s a red card – speed, intensity, force – the lot. He gets the ball but the follow through… it’s a terrible challenge.”For me he (Barrott) should have gone to the screen, should have sent Tarkowski off – 100 per cent.” Fury as James Tarkowski escapes red card for horror tackle on Mac Allister just minutes into Merseyside derbyAt half-time, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher said of Barrott: “He’s in a great position, he has to see that.”Carragher then added: “For Paul Tierney not to give that on VAR, shocking.” More

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      What James Tarkowski did at full-time spotted after avoiding red card for horror lunge in Liverpool vs Everton clash

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      JAMES TARKOWSKI was lucky to avoid a red card in the Merseyside derby but he produced a touching gesture at full-time.The Everton defender caught Alexis Mac Allister high on his leg with a risky follow-through after making a tackle.James Tarkowski appeared to say sorry to Alexis Mac Allister at full-timeCredit: X @SkySportsPLMac Allister seemed to accept the apologyCredit: X @SkySportsPLThe Everton defender caught Mac Allister with a dangerous follow throughTarkowski initially won the ball but the aggressive nature of his tackle posed a danger to his opponent.He was booked and VAR did not deem the challenge worthy of serious foul play – a red card offence – but the likes of Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher believe he should have been dismissed.PGMOL chiefs agree it should have been deemed serious foul play and that VAR Paul Tierney was wrong not to intervene and recommend a review at the pitchside monitor.Despite the private admission, under FA rules there is no possibility of retrospective action for Tarkowski.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the centre-back realised the serious nature of his tackle and after the final whistle he spoke to Mac Allister.The Everton ace appeared to issue an apology to the Argentine and at the end of their discussion Mac Allister appeared to forgive him.Some fans appreciated the gesture but not everyone responded compassionately.One supporter reacted saying: “Touch of class.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother added: “Even he knew it was a red.”A third wrote: “So even he knows he’s a very lucky boy!”Everton and Liverpool stars sent off in post-match brawl as police intervene with Slot seeing red for handshake stuntAnd another commented: “Fair play. Both players classy here.” More

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      Premier League’s first black referee Uriah Rennie learning to walk again after rare condition left him paralysed

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      FORMER Premier League referee Uriah Rennie has opened up about the rare condition that left him paralysed from the waist down.Once described as the “fittest” referee in England’s top division, the 65-year-old is now learning to walk again.Uriah Rennie has revealed he is learning to walk againCredit: GettyThe 65-year-old has been diagnosed with a rare neurological conditionCredit: AlamyAfter experiencing intense back pain while on holiday in Turkey last year, Rennie was admitted to Northern General Hospital in October.He told the BBC: “I thought I had just slept funny on a sun lounger, I was hoping to go paragliding but because of my backache I couldn’t go.”By the end of the holiday I couldn’t sleep a wink from the pain, and by the time I got home I could barely walk.”I spent a month laid on my back and another four months sitting in bed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”They kept me in hospital until February, they found a nodule pushing on my spine and it was a rare neurological condition so it’s not something they can operate on.”I have had to learn to move all over again, I’m retraining my legs.”He continued: “It was strange – I went from running around the city to in essence being in traction for such a long time.”I didn’t have any previous back problems but quite suddenly I wasn’t able to move and was in a spinal unit.”Most read in FootballHaving been a magistrate in Sheffield since 1996 and campaigned for issues such as improving equality and inclusion in sport, Rennie was on the verge of starting a new role as Sheffield Hallam University chancellor when he first went into hospital.He now spends much of his time in physiotherapy and completing movement exercises at his home.Describing his current state of movement, he said: “I can move my feet and I can stand with a frame attached to my wheelchair but I need to work on my glutes.”I rock around in my chair doing my exercises, I’m a very good, compliant patient.”It has been frustrating but family and friends have been invaluable, the hospital was absolutely superb and the university has been exceptional.”Half a year on from his hospital admission, Rennie is now due to start his role as a university chancellor next month. And he is determined not to give up on walking again.He concluded: “Lots of people are in wheelchairs, but it doesn’t define them.”It has made me resilient and forceful and I will never give up – I’m not on my own, there is a village helping me.”I recognise how brittle things are in life now.”I don’t know if I am going to walk fully, but I know what I need to do to try and you must never give up hope.”Read More on The SunRennie made history in 1997 when he became the Premier League’s first black referee, officiating a match between Derby County and Wimbledon.He is also a kick-boxing and aikido expert. More

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      ‘If he manages it, there will be a statue’ – Ange Postecoglou told what it takes to become Tottenham legend this season

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      TIM SHERWOOD believes that Tottenham will stick with under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou.And the former Spurs boss, 56, reckons that a statue will be built of the Aussie if he can turn things around.Ange Postecoglou has come under intense pressure at TottenhamCredit: GettyTim Sherwood managed Spurs during the 2013-14 seasonCredit: Action Images – ReutersIt has been suggested that Postecoglou’s future may hinge on Tottenham’s Europa League fate, with the Lilywhites set to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals next week.Speaking exclusively to SunSport, via OLBG, Sherwood said of his former club: “There’s going to be a lot of pressure on everyone involved if they don’t win the Europa League, but that’s part and parcel of managing at a big club.”If you don’t get success, there is a chance that there might be a change. But genuinely, I don’t believe Daniel (Levy) wants to do it (sack Postecoglou), and I don’t think he will.”I would like to see Postecoglou stay at the club and get some more players in.READ MORE ON TOTTENHAM”I think he needs help in the transfer market, in recruitment. I think Daniel spends the money, but I think what they’re spending it on has not been fantastic.”Sherwood still reckons that there could be a STATUE of Postecoglou erected in North London, should Spurs win the Europa League.He added: “They were winning football matches and everyone was really encouraged going into this season and they did get crippled with a bad injury list, but they would like to have done better.”But I still believe they can win the Europa League. They can win it and they can go to the Champions League next season on the back of it and there will be a statue of Ange Postecoglou outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if he manages it.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHow a statue of Ange Postecoglou could look outside Tottenham Hotspur StadiumPostecoglou himself has admitted that he may end up managing somewhere else next season.He said: “I know what my responsibilities are. I’m sure if the club decides to go in a different direction, there’s some outstanding candidates out there for it.Moment Ange Postecoglou is confronted by fuming Tottenham fan and pulled away by own players after defeat at Fulham “And you know what, maybe someone will think, ‘Ah Ange Postecoglou’s not a bad coach, maybe we’ll take a punt on him’.“It doesn’t rock my world. It doesn’t consume me. I’m here, I’m passionate about what we’re doing.”I was brought in to change the way the club plays, rejuvenate the squad, bring success, I’m focused on that. That’s what I’ll keep doing.”‘I DON’T THINK HE’LL SACK HIM’With Spurs going into tonight’s clash with Chelsea languishing in the bottom half, patience appears to be wearing thin – with Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola a contender to replace Postecoglou at the end of the season.But Sherwood would like to see his old side give Postecoglou a third campaign – and doesn’t believe that Daniel Levy, who sacked him in 2014 after coming sixth, will pull the trigger.The former England international said: “I don’t think Daniel Levy wants to sack Ange Postecoglou and I don’t think he will sack him.Read More on The Sun”I really don’t. I just think he appreciates what he’s brought to the club since last season.”I think he realises that it’s been a difficult year but there have been mitigating circumstances to why they haven’t picked up the results, but I would still say he thinks they should’ve done a bit better.”Sherwood, 56, knows what it’s like to work with Daniel LevyCredit: PA:Empics Sport More