Former Arsenal striker and current sports commentator, Ian Wright, has made a bold prediction about the future of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou. He believes that Postecoglou’s confident assertion about always winning a trophy in his second season might well come true at Tottenham.
Unlike some of his predecessors at Spurs, who tended to downplay the club’s chances against top-tier Premier League teams, Australian coach Ange Postecoglou has been vocal about his high ambitions. The 59-year-old even stated that he would consider this season to be a failure if he does not guide the Lilywhites to silverware (Football.London).
While some critics argue that such public declarations put unnecessary pressure on both himself and his players, others like Ian Wright appreciate this show of confidence.
Belief in Postecoglou's confidence
Wright is an ardent supporter of Postecoglou’s confidence and insists that the 59-year-old can achieve the ambitions he has set out. As an Arsenal legend himself, Wright's endorsement carries significant weight within football circles.
Ian Wright, Arsenal legend, said:
“I think, if we’re gonna judge him on his last result, he’s confident in himself to say that [he always wins in his second seasons], and when you look at the way Tottenham play, and of course injuries are key, you could see that Tottenham side winning a trophy.”
Julien Laurens, a French football expert also agreed with Wright’s assessment. He insisted that Tottenham can beat anyone on their day which further validates Wright's belief in Spurs' potential under their new manager.
Julien Laurens, a French football expert, said:
“Yeah, like the Europa League, since there are no teams dropping down from the big one [Champions League], I think they’ll have a chance, and in the two domestic clubs as well. When Plan A works, like it worked yesterday, it’s possible. Of course, it didn’t work against Arsenal and Newcastle, but if they can do Plan A better, then they can beat anybody on the day.”
Changing Spurs’ culture
By publicly voicing his ambitions to win silverware, it is clear that Posetcoglu aims to change the culture within Tottenham Hotspur FC. For nearly two decades now, securing a top-four finish in Premier League table was seen as success enough for Spurs but Posetcoglu wants more than just participation - he wants victory.
However, this ambitious approach may not be without its challenges as the media will undoubtedly try to get under his skin and throw his quotes back at him whenever there is a setback along the way.
Ian Wright's prediction for Spurs under Postecoglou is one of high hopes and expectations. The Australian coach's ambitious approach may be a breath of fresh air for Tottenham fans who have been longing for silverware. Only time will tell if these predictions come true, but one thing is certain - Postecoglou’s tenure at Spurs promises to be an exciting one.
