The former Arsenal star is shocked by how good he’s been.
Former Arsenal star and BBC pundit Ian Wright has explained how Tottenham’s “underrated” figure will completely surprise him.
Latest Spurs news
Ange Postecoglou has so far taken the Premier League by storm since arriving from Celtic in the summer. The Australian’s attacking and exciting style of play will energize the supporters and give them hope that they will turn the corner after Antonio Conte’s turbulent season. Spurs have won five of their opening seven games and are currently second in the table, having scored the same number of goals as last season’s treble winners Man City. Tottenham’s wins over Bournemouth, Man United, Burnley, Sheffield United and Liverpool, as well as 2-2 draws with both Brentford and Arsenal, set them up very well for their next game against Luton Town. Postecoglou’s latest win over Liverpool came in very dramatic circumstances, with the Reds having two men sent off and Luis Diaz’s goal unbeaten. Son Heung-min’s strikes and a Joel Matip own goal canceled out Cody Gakpo’s strike to give Tottenham a huge victory, and Postecoglou praised his side’s continued spirit. “It wasn’t an easy game for us, we knew it wasn’t going to be and even in these conditions we faced unique challenges,” the Australian said. “It’s the first time for some of the guys. We’ve faced this type of scenario and for the most part we’ve handled it well. Again, getting that late winner helps build belief and spirit in the group. In Liverpool they are just as dangerous even with 10 men because the game plan is the same, they play with mistakes, they have world class players who can hurt you. I thought the second half was better because we kept a bit more calm, kept the pressure in wide areas and got our reward.
How good is Ange Postecoglou? Having won a number of major awards in both Asia and Scotland, Postecoglou’s ‘Ange-ball’ brand is now turning a lot of heads in England. You could be forgiven for thinking this fixture was risky to begin with, especially with Spurs linked with Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique as Conte’s replacements, but their alternative option has proven the doubters wrong so far. Speaking to Premier League Productions this week [02/10/23 14:20], BBC pundit Wright said he was completely surprised by Tottenham’s popular new manager. “It’s underrated,” Wright said [via HITC].
“It’s an underrated job he’s doing now. Big Ange Postecoglou fans. I remember people saying at the beginning ‘he has to start well’. With the players he’s got, you want them to do well and win games and things But I didn’t expect it to be in the grove, it’s now and so fast.
“Not just physically but mentally. They know what they’re doing – we’re looking at a team that we know will improve just because Bentancur is back.
Thanks to Spurs’ early season form and controversial charisma, the 58-year-old is quickly winning supporters and viewers.
