Ange Postecoglou receives warning from Paul Merson ahead of next season – as the ex-Arsenal star insists Tottenham fans will not tolerate defeats to Newcastle and Fulham.
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- However, results and performances faltered in the second half of the season.
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Paul Merson believes Ange Postecoglou will need to sort out a thing or two next season to ensure he has the full support of Tottenham fans.
The Spurs boss immediately won over fans upon his arrival from Celtic last summer, with an attacking brand sought after by football fans. The results were also impressive, with the team top of the Premier League after 10 games.
However, a mix of injuries and poor form has seen Spurs come back down to earth and the team are currently battling to secure the final Champions League qualifying spot.
Merson, who made 397 appearances for rivals Arsenal, praised the Australian’s work but warned some disappointing results this season would not be tolerated by fans next year.
“I’m too open (to be a top team).” » he said on Sky Sports. “I think he did very well and I like him (Ange Postecoglou), really.
Paul Merson praised Ange Postecoglou’s debut campaign but issued warning ahead of next season
The Australian has delighted fans with attacking football, but Spurs have suffered a few bruising defeats under his tenure.
Tottenham have just lost 4-0 to Newcastle, their eighth of the season.
“As a neutral player, Tottenham are great to watch. I don’t think he’s doing well this season. I think the fans are accepting him this season because they’ve been so bad and so poor over the past few years. of recent years.
“He was a breath of fresh air. Next season they won’t have that, going to Fulham and getting torn apart, then going to Newcastle and not fighting.
“It’s going to be very different. I think this season is exciting because it’s great, it’s entertaining, but not next season.
Spurs are hoping to not only catch up with Aston Villa, who dropped two points from Saturday night’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea, but also derail the title ambitions of their north London rivals Arsenals.
The two teams played out a 2-2 draw in their first meeting at the Emirates in September.
