Ange Postecoglou’s high line epitomised Tottenham’s optimism – and their downfall

That doesn’t mean discussion should go too far the other way, mind. One temptation from Postecoglou’s line was to dismiss it as typical Spurs, all talk about romance and no victories.

It’s abundantly clear that the Australian is changing things here. They have just been markedly overperforming, and ahead of schedule.

They shouldn’t now be overly criticised for that, as they probably face up to a trickier period that was always going to come.

Postecoglou’s approach will bring more wins than they would otherwise achieve. His willingness for adventure shouldn’t be confused with tactical naivety. There is a serious coaching mind underneath.

That is something that has also become clear to everyone at the club. It was why the players, after the game, were only too content with the approach. They weren’t questioning it.

Postecoglou, after all, has far more answers than just that high line.

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