Gary Neville full of praise for Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou
It will surely not take the smartest of people to analyse what Ange Postecoglou has brought with him to Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The change is much more evident than in other cases considering Spurs’ style of football under previous manager Antonio Conte.
High-intensity, possession-based quick football surely attracts eyes, and the case is no different with Tottenham. Ange got off to the best possible start as he led the Lilywhites onto a ten-game unbeaten streak.
However, sustaining that has been an issue with the club considering the amount of injury issues the club has had to face. Key players like Micky van de Ven and James Maddison are out with their respective issues and at the same time, Spurs also had to cope with the suspensions of players like Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie for a brief while. Yves Bissouma, after the 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest, sees himself suspended as he picked up his second red card of the season.
In the face of so many issues and adversities, one commendable aspect is the fact that Postecoglou has remained true to his game plan and has persisted with his style of play. Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville recently spoke about this and praised the Greek-Australian tactician for the same. Here is what Neville told BBC:
“We see sometimes managers say that they need time to build a style at a football club. What Ange Postecoglou has done in such a short period of time is quite staggering.”
“He’s not only implemented an idea of a play, he’s put something in place that’s breath-taking to watch and that actually is quite complex.”
Neville surely knows a thing or two about facing a tough period while building a style of play at a football club. Valencia says hi. Jokes apart, whatever he’s had to say about Ange is right on the money, and there’s no doubt that Spurs will stake their claim for silverware in the coming weeks better than they have in the past.
Top class Ange!
Let’s make clear what is certain. The winds of change have swept through Tottenham Hotspur Football Club since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou, and the impact of this transformation is unmistakable.
The recognition of Postecoglou’s achievements in a brief span reflects the effectiveness of his coaching methods and tactical approach. As Spurs navigate through a challenging period marked by injuries and suspensions, the endorsement from Neville suggests that the foundation laid by Postecoglou could set the stage for sustained success and a genuine push for silverware in the weeks to come.
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Hopefully, Tottenham can sustain positive results and build on them in the coming days. The Lilywhites have already fallen off track once this season, and cannot afford to let that happen once again. The January transfer window brings the promise of a stronger bench, and that might be crucial in Tottenham finishing in a European spot.
