Tottenham have kicked off the new year on a high, defeating Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals before going on to beat non-league Tamworth to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Reflecting on Sunday’s victory, Tamworth manager Andy Peaks shared some positive thoughts about Tottenham after their 3-0 win against his side in extra time.
Tottenham came dangerously close to falling 1-0 behind in the final moments of regular time, with the Spurs defenders just managing to hold off their opponents and force extra time.
Once players like Dejan Kulusevski were brought on, Tottenham’s superior quality proved too much for their National League rivals, who may still feel aggrieved by the rule change that denied them a replay in north London. However, Tottenham will certainly need to improve against Aston Villa when they meet in the fourth round.
Andy Peaks praises Postecoglou’s respectful approach
Tottenham, who faced difficulty finding the net against non-league Tamworth, might reflect on their performance, especially considering the big goal-scoring margins seen in other ties between Premier League teams and lower-league clubs. However, this should not be the focus for Ange Postecoglou. Despite Spurs’ 3-0 win in extra time, Tamworth manager Andy Peaks had positive comments about Tottenham’s approach.
Peaks expressed how ‘proud’ he was of his team and praised Spurs for their ‘respectful’ handling of the match; a quality Postecoglou has made a priority in his approach.
Peaks on ITV Sport expressed his disappointment at coming so close to causing a major upset but also felt immense pride in his team’s performance. He praised his players for their effort, acknowledging how remarkable it was to compete against a team like Tottenham.
Despite having chances and the keeper making key saves, Peaks was proud that his side stayed in the game until the very end. He highlighted that they showed their qualities, which was important to him. Reflecting on the match, Peaks said he was proud of everything he saw, noting that getting a home draw was a positive outcome.
He appreciated the respectful approach from Tottenham, acknowledging that it meant a lot to bring such a team to Tamworth.
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For the bout against Arsenal on Thursday, Postecoglou may consider making crucial changes to his lineup, with Lucas Bergvall among those pushing for a starting spot. This match promises to be an exciting test for both sides as they look to assert their dominance in the derby.
