Last Updated: October 24, 2023, 08:44 IST
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Spurs misplaced their maintain on the sport within the remaining half an hour. (AP Photo)
Straight-talking Ange Postecoglou essential of the way in which his gamers ended the sport in opposition to Fulham.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Ange Postecoglou has loved one of the best begin by a brand new supervisor within the Premier League however the Australian mentioned a slipshod second half throughout their 2-0 win over Fulham had tempered the satisfaction of going prime of the desk.
The residence followers have been in celebratory temper because of objectives by Son Heung-min and James Maddison both aspect of the break.
But Spurs misplaced their maintain on the sport within the remaining half an hour as passes went astray and tackles have been missed and so they may have paid the worth had London rivals Fulham been extra ruthless with their ending.
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Postecoglou’s aspect have 23 factors from a potential 27 with seven wins and two attracts, two clear of champions Manchester City Arsenal. He has a degree greater than Dutchman Guus Hiddink managed in February 2009 after his first 9 video games as Chelsea supervisor.
But there’s unlikely to be a lot crowing on the coaching floor with the straight-speaking Postecoglou essential of the way in which his gamers ended the sport in opposition to Fulham.
“Really disappointed with the second half,” the previous Celtic boss informed reporters.
“With the ball we were nowhere near the levels we have been all year. That’s probably the worst sort of 45 minutes with the ball we’ve had. We’ve got to make sure we stay disciplined in our approach because in the end (Guglielmo Vicario) made a couple of great saves to keep a clean sheet.
Maddison said Postecoglou had gone “ballistic” throughout the same show in pre-season and a few harsh phrases could possibly be spoken earlier than Friday’s journey to Crystal Palace.
That mentioned, Tottenham will go to Selhurst Park with the prospect to maneuver 5 factors clear on the prime — a state of affairs not even essentially the most optimistic followers may have envisaged.
“Pleased with the start we’ve had, credit to all involved,” Postecoglou added. “We are where we are because we deserve to be, but plenty of reminders that there is work to do.
“That second 45 gave me plenty to think about! I’m not going to let the fact that we’ve won the game disguise the opportunity there for us to improve …”
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – Reuters)
