EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Barry Discusses Tottenham’s Prospects for Survival and Valuable Lessons to Be Learned

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This season, one of the major talking points is Tottenham’s prospects of being relegated to the Championship, given their lacklustre performance thus far. While Spurs managed to secure three points with a victory against already relegated Wolves over the weekend, their efforts were somewhat nullified by West Ham’s win over Everton.

Do Tottenham warrant relegation?

That victory marked Tottenham’s first Premier League win since late December, yet they remain entrenched in the relegation zone with only four matches remaining. With relegation looming ominously over the club, Barry opines that they deserve their current dismal position.

“Absolutely, I believe any team in that predicament must face the consequences of their results. It’s evident in the dressing room. It’s been a season full of ups and downs. Watching their performances has been frustrating.”

“The squad has the talent to avoid relegation, but team cohesion is vital. Currently, Spurs seem to lack that unity. While the players possess more skill than some teams above them, I believe they deserve to be where they are. The manager has an incredibly tough job ahead, trying to secure points starting this weekend against Wolves, which could be the perfect opportunity.”

Will the Premier League miss Tottenham?

Barry is also confident that Tottenham would find it relatively easy to bounce back to the Premier League, suggesting that their absence would create a void in what would be an unusual season without them.

“If a team like Tottenham were relegated, the odds would heavily favour them to return immediately. It would certainly be a pity to see such a historically significant club in the Premier League drop down. However, the league needs its big clubs to compete, so it would be unfortunate if they were to go down, but it wouldn’t be the end for them.”

“Tottenham is a massive football club. They are likely to retain their top players who could help them bounce back from the Championship. It’s easy to see why some teams in that league would be looking forward to their potential relegation, especially with their new stadium.”

Spurs players might jump ship

There are concerns that if Tottenham do get relegated, several players might choose to leave, which would leave the club in a precarious position and lacking a top-tier squad to mount a serious promotion challenge. Barry, who experienced relegation during his time at West Brom but chose to stay with the club, finds it fascinating to consider who might remain.

“Players at different stages in their careers have different aspirations. Many will have clauses in their contracts that could pave the way for their departure. Issues like wage reductions may also come into play. Ultimately, though, fans will very much focus on those who are committed to fighting for their club.”

“It will be intriguing to observe which players express a desire to stay and help Tottenham return to the Premier League. As a supporter, you’ll want to keep a close watch on those who are genuinely willing to represent Tottenham Hotspur, especially if relegation occurs.”

A wake-up call for Tottenham?

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi, who took over for Thomas Frank at the end of March, is reportedly committed to the club, even if they find themselves in the Championship next season. Barry believes that the Italian is the right man to take the club forward and turn what could be a disastrous season into a learning opportunity.

“Absolutely, Tottenham will have significant lessons to take away from this season, particularly regarding the managerial changes and certain decisions made throughout the year. They might have made mistakes, and until the final whistle blows on the last game, we won’t know if their choices were justified.”

“There’s definitely a lot for those at the top of Tottenham to reflect on regarding recruitment and timing of managerial changes. Valuable lessons will come out of this experience.”

“De Zerbi’s track record speaks volumes; he’s done well with Brighton and abroad. His style aligns with what Tottenham fans appreciate; however, unfortunately, this precarious situation isn’t what he’s accustomed to. Getting a team to gel in a short timeframe is challenging, particularly when fighting relegation.”

“If he says he’ll stick around, I imagine that’s part of his contract, and he’s serious about it. He will be thinking that if they do get relegated, he wants to propel them straight back up. However, he will undoubtedly be hoping they gather enough points to stay up. I’m confident he believes the players can achieve this with the right approach.”