After Tottenham misplaced to Arsenal within the first north London derby of the season again in September, Postecoglou defiantly declared he “at all times wins a trophy” in his 2d season.
They had been feedback geared toward allaying lovers’ fears of a trophyless season, however as an alternative they’ve been used to – as Postecoglou has stated himself – mock him after a nasty outcome.
Silverware does stay at the playing cards with Tottenham within the Europa League and preserving a 1-0 first-leg benefit over Liverpool within the Carabao Cup.
However Postecoglou is aware of effects should enhance quickly.
He added: “After all the defeats harm me. No longer appropriate. Too many losses this 12 months. Too many video games getting clear of us.
“It wishes to prevent.”
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown feels force is mounting on Postecoglou, announcing his taste of play is every now and then proving expensive as they proceed to play a high-pressing recreation.
“Tottenham took such a lot of dangers and Arsenal took benefit – the sport was once so open,” Keown stated on TNT Sports activities.
“Manchester United will most probably cross above Spurs. A troublesome second for them and the executive is skating on skinny ice.”
Former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon added: “One win in 9 – it is not excellent sufficient in any respect.
“This places numerous unrest in that [Tottenham] camp. In the event that they were not within the Carabao Cup semi-finals there could be large issues.”
Son stated the gamers additionally want to get up and be counted.
“It is as much as the gamers as neatly,” the striker stated. You need to concentrate to what we wish to do. I believe we weren’t disciplined sufficient.
“We need to do higher in each and every facet. Whilst you have a look at desk it is not excellent sufficient.”
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand criticised Tottenham’s protecting, announcing: “It is like looking at an academy under-18s recreation when the children are running it out for themselves.
“I’d be screaming at my goalkeeper, my defenders. Play over the clicking, no longer into the clicking.”
