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Ange Postecoglou is a man who can do no wrong in his new Tottenham kingdom.
At least, that’s how the Australian must look at the long-suffering Spurs fans, who have seen their new savior’s unbeaten start in the Premier League, now delighted by the latest late comeback at home to Sheffield United, which probably became a first defeat. to a fourth victory in a row.
At the end of a week in which the 58-year-old was hailed as the League’s manager of the month – in his first month – and shortlisted for the title of FIFA’s best men’s coach of the year, here was a 2-1 win the icing on the cake on Saturday (Sunday AEST).
His ideal week culminated when Richarlison, the star striker he struggled to get the best out of, returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to prove his match-winner.
Richarlison, who had made headlines this week with his revelation while on international duty with Brazil that he would ‘seek psychological help’ for off-field problems, was brought off the bench in the 80th minute and led Spurs on after the first minute equal height. Eight minutes of injury time had been added.
Trailing 1-0 to Sheffield United in the 98th minute of the match, Postecoglou’s Spurs needed a miracle to turn their game around
Postecoglou’s team made history with the last comeback by a team in the history of the Premier League
A few minutes later, in the match that seemed to last forever – a total of 15 minutes were added at the end – Richarlison then expertly found the unmarked Dejan Kulusevski in the penalty area to fire home a 100th minute winner and to seal the latter. -ever winningest comeback in the annals of the Premier League.
Postecoglou couldn’t have been happier, but above all it was pure joy for the Brazilian.
“We have to keep a balance in life and even for him he has to understand that his football is still good. He is a fantastic footballer,” Postecoglou told BBC Sport.
“He has so much to give and that can help ease the burden he feels in other parts of his life. I’m very happy for him.
‘Hopefully that gives him a little bit more peace of mind when dealing with the other areas of his life. For everyone, it’s about not letting it overwhelm you, and hopefully a day like today will help him do that.”
Spurs fans were beside themselves and took to social media to celebrate.
‘You can’t make this up! I love it,” one fan wrote on X.
“I can’t talk for a while,” another replied.
Spurs are enjoying their best start to the season in 57 years and fans are delighted
Postecoglou was recently named the League’s manager of the month
“This turnaround is nothing short of a miracle. Thank you #bigange,” a third wrote.
This was far from Spurs’ best performance under the Australian, but the resilience and spirit that has driven them to their best start to a top-flight season in 57 years was once again on display.
“There’s already some real resilience and spirit within that group, which is great to see because they’re a relatively new group,” he noted.
‘On days like these you are tested. It helps our faith grow. Our supporters had an unforgettable day and all those things help with what we’re trying to do.”
But this may be just the beginning. Postecoglou will get his first taste of a north London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium next weekend. If he is already the toast of Tottenham, he will certainly be honored if he can oversee a Gunners defeat further down their home turf.