Paul Merson mocks Ange Postecoglou’s chances of securing silverware with Tottenham Hotspur this season
As per talkSPORT, Arsenal legend Paul Merson wasted no time taking a dig at Tottenham and head coach Ange Postecoglou following Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to their North London rivals. Merson, who has never been shy about his criticism of Tottenham, claimed that he had a better chance of winning Strictly Come Dancing than Spurs do of ending their long-standing trophy drought this season.
While Merson’s remarks are easy to dismiss as part of the usual rivalry banter, Tottenham fans know that this season under Ange Postecoglou represents a genuine opportunity to rebuild and challenge for honours. Despite a rocky start to the campaign, with just four points from four games, there is still a strong belief within the Spurs camp that better days are ahead.
“I like Ange, I like him. But I’ve got more chance of winning Strictly. That’s what chance they’ve got.”
A Missed Opportunity but a Long Road Ahead
Tottenham’s defeat to Arsenal, a team missing key players such as Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, was undoubtedly a missed chance to claim bragging rights and boost momentum early in the season. However, it’s important to remember that under Postecoglou, this is a team in transition, one still adapting to a new philosophy and style of play. The early-season struggles are natural growing pains for a team looking to build something sustainable rather than relying on short-term fixes.
Postecoglou, known for his no-nonsense approach and long-term vision, has already made it clear that his second seasons are where his teams typically thrive. In a spiky post-match interview with Sky Sports, the Australian reiterated his belief that Spurs are on the right track and capable of achieving something special, even if the early results don’t yet reflect that.
When asked whether he still believed in his ability to bring silverware to Spurs, Postecoglou was
