Ange Postecoglou's first season at Tottenham Hotspur is almost over, and while there have been some bad moments there have been enough positives to suggest the Australian manager has Spurs on the right track.
Champions League football seems to be slipping out of their hands, a bitter pill for fans accustomed to European nights under the lights. However, amid the disappointment, there are signs of encouragement, glimpses of a bright future under manager Ange Postecoglou.
Postecoglou's first season in charge of Spurs has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. However, one stat stands out as a beacon of hope amid this turmoil: 63 points scored in his first campaign.
To put this into perspective, it surpasses the 61 points Mikel Arteta accumulated in his first full season at Arsenal. Although scores alone do not tell the whole story, they do show the progress and strength of the Lilywhites.
The Gunners have made their own changes under Arteta, showing the rewards that can be reaped with time and faith in the manager's philosophy. In Arteta's first two seasons at Arsenal he finished 8th, Postecoglou looks set to finish 5th, at least, in his first Premier League campaign.
One notable aspect of Tottenham Hotspur's journey under Postecoglou has been their consistency. The team has shown an amazing ability to bounce back from adversity, accumulating 25 points from losing positions in the Premier League. Although the habit of conceding goals first is a cause for concern, it also emphasizes the team's fighting spirit and refusal to give up when faced with difficulties.
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Aston Villa host Liverpool on Monday night and anything less than three points could keep Spurs' Champions League hopes alive, offering a glimmer of hope. Meanwhile, Tottenham will host Manchester City in the Premier League in 24 hours.
Regardless of the outcome, the progress made under Ange Postecoglou should serve as a source of encouragement for the Spurs faithful, a testament to the team's resilience and strength in transition.
A 5th place finish would be a great season for Spurs
The past 12 months have seen a lot of uncertainty surrounding Tottenham Hotspur, particularly with the ongoing Harry Kane saga. Eventually it became apparent that the club would be without their team captain and talisman.
With that in mind, Postecoglou has done an excellent job of navigating a difficult first division at a club hungry for success.
The Australian coach came into a football team that relied heavily on Kane's goals – being the club's top scorer in eight of the last 9 seasons – six of which saw him score 20 or more goals. So, finishing 5th without that amazing goal from Kane is an achievement in itself in Postecoglou's first season.
Under the guidance of Postecoglou, the club is building the foundation for a bright future, built on tenacity and perseverance. Another successful summer transfer window under the Aussie could propel Spurs into the top four next campaign.
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