Kieran Gibbs believes Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou deserves a ‘lot of praise’ this season.
Spurs had an impressive start to the season, winning eight out of their first 10 games. However, they have gone on to lose their next three games amidst something of an injury crisis in N17.
Tottenham appointed Ange Postecoglou as the club’s new manager this summer and it has proven to be a wise decision indeed. The Australian already has the club playing an attractive brand of football while also getting the desired results more often than not.
Spurs finished eighth in the league last year, failing to qualify for Europe. In stark contrast, they are just four points off the top so far this season and look capable of challenging for the Champions League places.
Kieran Gibbs says Postecoglou deserves a lot of credit
Speaking to ESPN, Kieran Gibbs says he has been very impressed by what Postecoglou has done with Spurs and believes they can be a ‘bogey team’ to face for other clubs this season.
He said: “As much as it pains me to say it, I’ve actually been really impressed with Spurs, really impressed. To lose Harry Kane and to perform how they have so far this season is super impressive. You have to give him credit.
“Spurs are a team that are just going to cause the other top teams challenging for the title, problems. They make the league more exciting this year, a bit like a Newcastle. They’re going to be a bogey team for the teams that are challenging for the title.
“But yeah, I’m impressed. They’re playing good football. We don’t associate Tottenham with that style of football at all. He’s been a breath of fresh air since coming in and credit to him.”
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It is not often that you see a former Arsenal footballer praise Tottenham so much. It just shows how well Ange Postecoglou has managed this team until now.
One thing that I would like to differ on though is that under Postecoglou, Spurs are no longer interested in being just a ‘bogey team’. We want to challenge for trophies and win.
Despite the recent setback, we are still in a great position in the league. Let’s hope we turn it around against Manchester City this weekend.
