Here’s why it’s not all doom and gloom for Postecoglou and Tottenham… fans certainly don’t need to panic
WITH an injury list in double figures and the team stuck in mid-table, these really are dark old days for Tottenham fans.
Points on the pitch are as rare as patience off it… there’s certainly no chance of being dazzled by smiles in this part of North London.
Never mind silverware, a silver lining will just do for now and with so many dark clouds above the place at the moment, there’s plenty to pick from.
Which in Tottenham’s case is the emergence of three of the brightest young stars anywhere in the Premier League — Mikey Moore, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.
All of them chucked into the thick of it far sooner than boss Ange Postecoglou would have liked, for sure.
In an ideal world, I’m certain he would have far preferred to ease them in gently.
But needs must, of course, so it was a case of sink or swim instead and all three of them never for one second looked like going under.
They have been raving about Moore for ages, even though he’s still only 17, and it’s always great when a kid comes through the ranks and lives up to the billing.
Well, Mikey is definitely doing that and more — this kid is going to be a big star, believe me.
And before anyone jumps on my case, by the way, I know the other two were bought in.
But that doesn’t mean it’s any less exciting to see a young talent come through.
Bergvall is a “proper” player. I love the fact he’s got a bit of devilment about him already and there is no chance of him getting pushed around. More the opposite, to be honest.
As for Gray, he came at a price and it’s easy to see why.
Another teenager, but already a nailed-on Spurs captain of the future in my book.
Archie’s played for England at every level from Under-15 up and it’s only a matter of time before he’s got the full set.
So there HAS been some good from all the problems… not that it will keep anyone happy if results don’t improve, mind. And to be fair, nor should it.
Although I do think it’s a bit harsh for the fans to be having a pop at Daniel Levy as they are.
I’m not chairman of his fan club by any means, but I just don’t agree with it.
Let’s be honest, what can Daniel really do? And don’t say get out of the club, because that’s not going to happen any more than he’s about to sack Ange.
Levy’s given his manager a fortune for players, Spurs have the best stadium in the country and the training ground is second to none.
Even with all those injuries, the squad is big enough to cope far better than it is.
And with so many players, there is really no point in paying loads for even more.
Look at the centre-backs, for example. When Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are fit, they go straight in again. Spurs already have defenders coming out of their ears.
Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Richarlison, James Maddison … big-money buys everywhere. They ain’t going to sign guys to sit on the bench further down the line.
This is certainly no time to panic and, to be fair, there’s no chance of Daniel getting rid of Ange — whatever anyone says about him being under pressure.
Levy will realise this is a time for solidarity. Although if things don’t improve by the end of the season, I know better than most about how ruthless he can be.
If we get to May and they are still bobbing around in mid-table with no trophy on the table, that’s when Ange could find out, too.
But, don’t forget, they’re a goal up going into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final and the Europa League is hardly packed with the biggest names in football.
Let’s be honest, it’s a second-rate competition with a load of sides who are Championship standard at best.
That gives Tottenham every chance of going all the way.
If it all goes belly up then have a go, for sure, but for now just enjoy seeing those three young guns tearing it up.