Manager Watch: Ange Postecoglou

[Chris Finch]

51 and counting…

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

There's a few managers I've loved. Not all of them totally succesful. Pochettino obviously. Martin Jol (remember at WHL when we sang Martin Jol's Blue and white army non-stop, (was it against Sevilla?) Goosebumps!), but in only eight matches Ange has become my favourite ever. Even if we fail eventually, and he is sacked, I know he'll always be in my heart. I just love him!!

Same.

 

[fishhhandaricecake]

I know it's been said, but his quiet confident decency is basically exactly what I'd like to be (and has been for years). I know this period might rub off, but for now, I still feel so fortunate this guy's here. He's already exactly what I want our manager to be, and I really can't wait to see what's next.

Bloody love this bloke as you say his personality is something I’m sure a lot of people would like to mirror, quiet steely confidence and good principles.

 

[yido_number1]

Wouldn't put anything past this team this season. We could do anything. Hope this feeling lasts for the rest of the season as I saw the stat on sky showing we had as many points at this stage last year and finished 8th.

 

[mil1lion]

One little tweak at times like today will just be find a bit more width outside. Even when Kulusevski and Soloman play wide they come infield. This is where we really missed Perisic to be fair. Also the 2 others who could do that are Gil and Johnson who were both out. I would like to see us evolve a bit if we lack outside wingers and look to play Porro on the outside just when things are getting congested. The winner came from that one time where the full back overlaps and gets a cross in. It's just something that I feel will add a new dimension to our play. Whether it's having one of your fullbacks go outside an inside forward or a wide forward. Maybe play an outside winger and an overlapping fullback on either side. It's still early days though and we probably have no right to have this many points this early. The players are learning to adapt to a variety of situations and I'm sure they will get it right.

 

[Tucker]

One thing I noticed in myself today was that I was far more forgiving of mistakes than I’ve felt watching Spurs for a long time, if ever. Now I’m not saying I was a really negative person about us before this, but I’m more relaxed. And I think that’s down to his philosophy. There was a point where Biss tried to do a drag back and got caught out which created a half chance for them. I just shrugged, because with our style of play now that’s going to happen.

He’s given the players license to make mistakes because playing this way with belief and positivity is far better for our growth than worrying about them. In years gone by the crowd at the lane have been quite unforgiving of our players for their mistakes. Maybe we all need to just relax a bit more and have some faith. It’s better for us all.

Hope this doesn’t sound like waffling bullshit.

 

[mark87]

 

[Metalhead]

Absolutely love Ange. I can't remember another coach in the last 30+ years that I've warmed to this quickly.

 

[Strikeb4ck]

Not to put a damper on a good outcome, but I was really disappointed with the lack of a plan B today. At 11v9 in particular, it was painful to watch us try the exact same attacking pattern over and over again, whilst ignoring the very obvious path to success of having the fullbacks overload the flank instead of invert to an already crowded middle. In the end Porro found himself in that position almost on accident and it generated our goal. But the fact that we didn't have any kind of a second idea to our play or any ability to adapt the style for the circumstance was a bit worrying / disappointing from more of a long term outlook.

Again, not really meant to be pessimistic or anything. I'm very happy to beat Liverpool, and I don't think it's necessarily easy to play against 9 men. Just feel we have one style at the moment and the best teams can adapt a bit more. Still early days so maybe that has something to do with it.

 

[Col_M]

One thing I noticed in myself today was that I was far more forgiving of mistakes than I’ve felt watching Spurs for a long time, if ever. Now I’m not saying I was a really negative person about us before this, but I’m more relaxed. And I think that’s down to his philosophy. There was a point where Biss tried to do a drag back and got caught out which created a half chance for them. I just shrugged, because with our style of play now that’s going to happen.

He’s given the players license to make mistakes because playing this way with belief and positivity is far better for our growth than worrying about them. In years gone by the crowd at the lane have been quite unforgiving of our players for their mistakes. Maybe we all need to just relax a bit more and have some faith. It’s better for us all.

Hope this doesn’t sound like waffling bullshit.

spot on.
what’s the crowd reaction like I wonder?

 

[Metalhead]

Not to put a damper on a good outcome, but I was really disappointed with the lack of a plan B today. At 11v9 in particular, it was painful to watch us try the exact same attacking pattern over and over again, whilst ignoring the very obvious path to success of having the fullbacks overload the flank instead of invert to an already crowded middle. In the end Porro found himself in that position almost on accident and it generated our goal. But the fact that we didn't have any kind of a second idea to our play or any ability to adapt the style for the circumstance was a bit worrying / disappointing from more of a long term outlook.

Again, not really meant to be pessimistic or anything. I'm very happy to beat Liverpool, and I don't think it's necessarily easy to play against 9 men. Just feel we have one style at the moment and the best teams can adapt a bit more. Still early days so maybe that has something to do with it.

Good because there's no need to be pessimistic, this early into such a new project.

 

[Col_M]

Heyyyyyyyy

 

[fuzzylogic]

Not liked a manager as much since redknapp, guy is a class act.

If you were a player you'd run through a wall for this geezer

 

[yojambo]

In Sheffield and Liverpool we have really struggled with the low block.

Good we have come through them, hopefully it builds the belief that we will break teams down as I can see a lot of teams setting up the same way at home games this season.

 

[fuzzylogic]

In Sheffield and Liverpool we have really struggled with the low block.

Good we have come through them, hopefully it builds the belief that we will break teams down as I can see a lot of teams setting up the same way at home games this season.

Play the system and stick to your beliefs and it's just a move away. Never say die COYS

 

[fuzzylogic]

And our bench today, Philip's 18, Donley 18 and veliz 20. Shows with the talent currently at the youth levels that there is a way through to the first team with hard work and ability. That alone is brilliant

 

[Dougal]

Heyyyyyyyy

I lost my best mate to Cancer last December. Happy Days had a part in our 40 year friendship, I mentioned it twice it his Eulogy. As he was a fellow Spurs fan he’s in my thoughts every game. Something about this just feels right. Special.

 

[C-oops]

Not to put a damper on a good outcome, but I was really disappointed with the lack of a plan B today. At 11v9 in particular, it was painful to watch us try the exact same attacking pattern over and over again, whilst ignoring the very obvious path to success of having the fullbacks overload the flank instead of invert to an already crowded middle. In the end Porro found himself in that position almost on accident and it generated our goal. But the fact that we didn't have any kind of a second idea to our play or any ability to adapt the style for the circumstance was a bit worrying / disappointing from more of a long term outlook.

Again, not really meant to be pessimistic or anything. I'm very happy to beat Liverpool, and I don't think it's necessarily easy to play against 9 men. Just feel we have one style at the moment and the best teams can adapt a bit more. Still early days so maybe that has something to do with it.

7 games into a complete rebuild and evolution. Chill

 

[Metalhead]

I lost my best mate to Cancer last December. Happy Days had a part in our 40 year friendship, I mentioned it twice it his Eulogy. As he was a fellow Spurs fan he’s in my thoughts every game. Something about this just feels right. Special.

If you are a certain age, the Paulo is an absolute legend and I don't use that lightly.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

To think:

3 months ago this man arrived in North London.

He had no connections to the club, or players, the league, or even the country.

He had no coaching staff he was bringing with him.

The entire club was in disarray - many supporters openly revolting against ownership.

The club's best player wanted out.

The long-serving club captain wanted out.


In those 3 short months, he has completely transformed the atmosphere around the club. He has transitioned the old leadership out, and forged a new leadership group. He has replaced the all-time leading scorer, with a squad mentality where every player feels important, and instrumental in Spurs scoring. He has taken a club in disarray and turned the squad into a team that believes in each other, individually, and collectively. He has given supporters hope.



At some point the honeymoon period will end. We will hit a rough patch. But, he has well and truly earned his pay for what he has accomplished already. The next step is to figure out if we can continue to improve before the league figures us out. I am betting that Ange will find those improvements.