Ange Postecoglou believes there is more to success as a top-level manager than simply winning trophies, with “sustainable success” his goal at Tottenham.
Speech ahead of Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United Super SundayPostecoglou hinted that Manchester United were an example of why just winning trophies does not ease the burden on a manager.
He said: “If Erik (ten Hag) hadn’t won something, people would have said he should have won something. It can be a trap to think that if I win something, everyone will love me and I will like it. Great job. I’m doing it.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou shares her thoughts on the pressure facing Erik Ten Hag ahead of this weekend’s clash with Manchester United.
“That’s why I always say I want to build a group that has the opportunity for sustainable success. We need that. Success is not guaranteed, but if you build something that gives you opportunity every year, then you’ll be successful.” It is more likely to create a period in which the club can see itself as a contender.
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“It’s part of being a manager. In a word, what was impossible has now become even more impossible. It seems that success alone is not enough if there is no identity. Identity alone is not enough if it is not followed. In terms of aesthetics, if it is not followed by a legacy, it seems that success is not enough. Just like no one can do well without winning the competition.
“There seems to be a lack of understanding of the context in which people have to work and the developments. But that’s the nature of the role. That won’t change.”
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Ten Hag: Manchester United must win trophies
Manchester United had an inconsistent start to the season, losing 0-3 to Liverpool and then responding with three clean sheets. Momentum appeared to be gathering, but they were held to a resounding 1-1 win by FC Twente in the Europa League at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with the pressure mounting on Ten Hag, who faces losing his job ahead of their FA Cup triumph. .
“We have to win trophies,” Ten Hag said.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes scoring more goals and being more hungry is the answer to his team’s on-pitch problems, and there have already been a number of disappointing results this season.
“This is what this club stands for: the highest platform, this club has the ambition to play on the highest platform.
“We want to achieve the Champions League, that’s clear. We have two routes: one is the Premier League and the other is the Europa League.
“We will be refereed every game. That is normal. We expect Manchester United to win every game. We know that. It is not a secret to anyone. When you are at this club you deal with this factor. We must and we do it.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old or whatever, we’ve got to deal with this, we’ve got to do our best.
“We have to live up to expectations. Everyone has, but we also know, with all due respect, that young players, a young team, a new team take time. We are going in a good direction over the last few weeks. Football Several aspects of.
“The important thing now is to be more efficient and score more goals because that will help us win games.”
When asked how he copes with the pressure of being Manchester United manager, ten Hag said: But we can’t take all the criticism into account.
“I don’t read all the criticism. That’s not possible. But I don’t want to know either. Some of it I need to know, and some of it is very good advice.
“For me, it’s about staying clinical, seeing where the team is, what areas need improvement, staying organized, and getting the team on the right path. You have to take the right steps to get the most out of your team.”
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