{"id":9938,"date":"2024-09-29T10:40:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T10:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=9938"},"modified":"2024-09-29T11:18:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T11:18:56","slug":"tottenham-postecoglou-defends-ten-hag-manchester-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/tottenham-postecoglou-defends-ten-hag-manchester-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham Manager Ange Postecoglou Defends Under-Fire Erik Ten Hag Ahead Of Sunday’s Clash With Manchester United"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has come to the defence of his Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag amid growing criticism surrounding the Dutchman’s tenure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

United have faced a mixed start to the season, with disappointing draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente raising questions about their form and Ten Hag’s<\/a> managerial abilities.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils currently sit 11th in the Premier League<\/a> table, just one place above Sunday’s opponents Tottenham<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, Postecoglou believes that the criticism directed at Ten Hag is unfair, given his recent successes at United, including winning the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.<\/p>\n

The Spurs<\/a> boss emphasised that managers should be judged on their overall contribution and not solely on short-term results.<\/p>\n

“I think if Erik hadn’t won anything last year, they would be saying he’s just got to win something and everything will be alright,” Postecoglou said.<\/span><\/p>\n

“That’s probably why I rail against it, because it’s a trap you can fall into, thinking all I have to do [at Tottenham] is win something and everyone is going to love me and think I’m doing a great job.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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"He keeps mentioning that he's won two trophies and he has. I don't think that's insignificant"<\/p>\n

Ange Postecoglou praises Erik ten Hag for the job he's done at Man United \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/hMT08BOXrS<\/a><\/p>\n

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n