Postecoglou’s rebuild presents Spurs followers hope as protests towards board proceed
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ottenham supporters aren’t revolutionary by nature and a balmy Saturday night, alive with new-season optimism, was maybe not probably the most conducive surroundings for unrest, notably when Manchester United had been on the town.
Still, a bunch made their emotions identified about rising ticket costs outdoors the bottom before Saturday’s 2-0 win in a protest organized by the membership’s Supporters’ Trust. Organisers had been cut up on whether or not the turnout represented successful, however agreed it was a promising begin to an try and galvanise the fanbase towards perceived boardroom exploitation.
There had been some chants of “We want Levy out”, however the intention was to not rail towards the embattled chairman, solely the board’s determination to recategorise some matches, resulting in a hike in prices for a lot of match-going followers.
Inside the stadium, although, Spurs felt like a membership united once more after the distress of final season and the ambiance was booming.
The South Stand greeted new head coach Ange Postecoglou with a tifo studying ‘Welcome to N17’ and a fired-up crowd had been rewarded with an encouraging win, sealed by Pape Sarr and a Lisandro Martinez personal objective.
“The atmosphere was incredible, our supporters were outstanding,” stated Postecoglou. “The energy they created right from the first whistle was brilliant. I thought it helped us.”
Fans have instantly responded to Postecoglou’s authenticity and galvanizing rhetoric, however the Australian had admitted to being uncomfortable with their “blind faith” after the away finish sang his identify throughout the draw with Brentford on the opening day.
After Saturday’s efficiency, although, everybody has seen the potential of his Spurs group first-hand and he soaked up the assist at full-time.
Tottenham followers protested about rising ticket costs earlier than Saturday’s win over Manchester United
/ Getty ImagesFor all of the speedy attraction of Postecoglou, his superiors stay divisive and chairman Daniel Levy has arguably by no means been extra uncovered. Levy’s determination to promote Harry Kane is one other wedge level and there may be at present no sporting director, nor chief soccer officer — the incoming Scott Munn remains to be to begin work — in place to choose up among the flak.
Even Joe Lewis, beforehand thought of the ability behind Levy’s throne, is now not “a person with significant control” at Spurs and is unlikely to return to prominence, given his age and a US indictment for alleged insider trading.
For the primary time in almost 4 years, nonetheless, it appears like Spurs have the fitting supervisor in cost, for which Levy deserves his share of the credit score.
Appointing a 57-year-old untested in a serious European league was clearly a danger, however the early indicators are promising.
Whatever occurs on the pitch, anger over ticket-pricing is unlikely to go away, whereas there may be stress on the board to proceed investing within the group within the wake of the Kane windfall.
Postecoglou stated final week he understood followers’ unrest however insisted he would give attention to constructing a group that will unite them behind his gamers, and he’s clearly on the fitting path to fulfilling his aspect of the cut price.
This, then, might be approach of issues at Spurs for now, many followers disgruntled on the board however proper behind Postecoglou’s energising undertaking.