“Ange Postecoglou’s Early Blunder at Tottenham Comes Back to Haunt Him – Journalist Exposes”

“Ange Postecoglou’s Costly Mistake from Day One at Tottenham – Journalist Reveals”

Journalist Ian Ladyman argues that a decision made by Ange Postecoglou at the beginning of his time at Spurs is now causing him trouble, with the Tottenham manager appearing isolated on the sidelines.

Ange Postecoglou brings his unique approach to Tottenham, confidently bucking traditional managerial norms and carving out his own path.

This approach isn’t limited to his tactics, communication with the Spurs squad, or media statements—it also applies to other aspects of his management. Unlike many managers, the 59-year-old Australian doesn’t rely on a consistent backroom team, instead choosing to hire a fresh set of staff at each club he joins.

This holds true at Tottenham as well, with Postecoglou having never worked with Matt Wells, Ryan Mason, Mile Jedinak, Nick Montgomery, or Sergio Raimundo before.

Journalist Ian Ladyman of The Daily Mail has pointed out that while Postecoglou’s approach of working with new people may have been successful at previous clubs, it has left him vulnerable in the intense environment of the Premier League. He suggested that the Tottenham manager would have greatly benefited from having a trusted ally by his side—someone who understands his methods and can offer support.

The journalist wrote: “Postecoglou never brings his staff with him when he moves to a new club. He has never done so. For instance, after winning five trophies in two seasons with Celtic in Scotland, he chose to leave behind his successful formula when he moved to England.

“Few would question Postecoglou’s bravery or his distinctiveness—both are commendable. But this isn’t a social experiment; it’s the Premier League. The more you see the Tottenham manager looking stressed, agitated, and somewhat isolated on the touchline and during post-match interviews, the more you wonder if he would benefit from having someone beside him who truly understands him, can gauge his emotions, and know when and how to press the right buttons.”

“None of this is meant to undermine Tottenham’s coaching staff, a group of young men with diverse backgrounds. Postecoglou selected them when he joined the club, and he could argue that we wouldn’t be having this conversation if his team were winning. However, Spurs aren’t winning nearly enough, so it’s only fair that every aspect of his approach is being closely scrutinized.”

“Football’s history is filled with iconic managerial partnerships, and we all know who they are. While times have changed since the days of the Liverpool boot room, certain principles have remained the same. Postecoglou’s choice to stand almost alone certainly sets him apart.

“His approach has proven successful wherever he’s been. He’s a serial winner. But the Premier League is a uniquely demanding environment, and it’s hard not to occasionally wonder if he might benefit from having a reliable, trusted ally right behind him.”

Postecoglou is right to remain committed to his methods. Every leader has their own approach that works for them, and his ability to work with fresh faces and ideas has been a key to his success throughout his career.

It would not have been right for the 59-year-old to suddenly abandon this approach at Spurs, as it is precisely these methods that have brought him to this point.