Tag: Postecoglou

Mikey Moore: Neymar comparisons will not affect Spurs midfielder, says Ange Postecoglou
25 October 2024 Off

Mikey Moore: Neymar comparisons will not affect Spurs midfielder, says Ange Postecoglou

By Total Football News

Moore’s contract announcement was met with relief and excitement by supporters.

The England Under-19 international had just two first-team appearances to his name at that point but the buzz around Moore has been bubbling for a number of years, despite his age.

Moore was a standout performer during Spurs’ pre-season tour, scoring twice and featuring in all six matches.

With so much anticipation for the youngster’s development, some supporters feared

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Tottenham considered Toney move before signing Solanke – Postecoglou
20 September 2024 Off

Tottenham considered Toney move before signing Solanke – Postecoglou

By Total Football News

Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham considered signing Ivan Toney before Dominic Solanke and fans should not “rush to judgement” on the £65m striker.

Solanke, 27, has yet to score for Spurs in his three appearances this season since joining from Bournemouth in August.

Fellow England striker Toney eventually moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli from Brentford for £40m on deadline day.

Spurs have won just one of their four Premier League

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Ange Postecoglou: Spurs manager says “second-season trophy” remark not a “boast”
17 September 2024 Off

Ange Postecoglou: Spurs manager says “second-season trophy” remark not a “boast”

By Total Football News

Last week Spurs vice-captain Cristian Romero shared a social media post suggesting he was tired after travelling back from international duty on a commercial flight, unlike some of his team-mates who had private jets arranged.

Although it is down to international football federations – Argentina in Romero’s case – to arrange travel, some clubs step in.

Romero was beaten to the ball by Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes as he headed in

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Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham ‘dramatic decline’ comes at crucial stage of season
5 May 2024 0

Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham ‘dramatic decline’ comes at crucial stage of season

By Total Football News

Richarlison and Heung-min Son struck to raise some anxiety inside Anfield, but Postecoglou cannot be kidded by another display with brutally exposed the flaws in his approach – one the Australian seemingly has no intention of changing.

It is a high-risk strategy in all respects but his defiant stance on his ideology makes it look like a chance he is prepared to take. Best of luck to him.

Postecoglou’s upbeat

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Ange Postecoglou: Spurs lacked belief and conviction at Chelsea
2 May 2024 0

Ange Postecoglou: Spurs lacked belief and conviction at Chelsea

By Total Football News

As Spurs suffered, it was a positive night for Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, taking charge of his 400th game in English football.

The 52-year-old Argentine, who managed Tottenham from 2014 to 2019 and took them to a Champions League final, has led Chelsea to a double over Spurs after Thursday’s victory followed a 4-1 win in November.

This latest win means big-spending Chelsea now sit in eighth place, just

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Tottenham v Arsenal: Spurs know importance, says Ange Postecoglou
26 April 2024 0

Tottenham v Arsenal: Spurs know importance, says Ange Postecoglou

By Total Football News

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says his players “understand the consequences” of this weekend’s match against Arsenal.

Spurs host the Gunners on Sunday, when Mikel Arteta’s side will enter the game with a one-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

While Spurs have top-four ambitions of their own, they know that victory against Arsenal would dent their rivals’ title challenge.

“We understand the importance of being

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Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou not interested in players seeking only Champions League football
5 April 2024 0

Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou not interested in players seeking only Champions League football

By Total Football News
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham failed to qualify for Europe after finishing eighth in the Premier League last season

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he is not interested in signing players who would only want to join the club if they qualify for the Champions League.

Spurs are fifth in the Premier League, with the top five in English football’s top flight set to earn a place in next season’s revamped Champions League.

However,

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Richarlison: Ange Postecoglou praises Spurs star’s mental health openness
29 March 2024 0

Richarlison: Ange Postecoglou praises Spurs star’s mental health openness

By Total Football News
Richarlison explains how psychological help ‘saved’ him

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says Richarlison’s openness about his struggles with mental health will benefit others who are seeking help.

Last week, Brazil forward Richarlison discussed how reaching out for psychological help “saved his life”.

The 26-year-old added he was at “rock bottom” but therapy helped him to “turn things around”.

“It’s a credit to him,” said Postecoglou. “I think the public aspect

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Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham manager says fans can ‘get excited’ by top-four chase
10 March 2024 0

Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham manager says fans can ‘get excited’ by top-four chase

By Total Football News
Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham: Spurs outstanding in all facets – Postecoglou

Manager Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham’s fans can “get excited” after they thrashed 10-man Aston Villa to raise their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

While Villa remain fourth in the Premier League, fifth-placed Spurs are now just two points adrift of Unai Emery’s side with a game in hand.

“It was a big game with plenty of significance,”

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