Former Spurs midfielder and manager Tim Sherwood has called out Tottenham supporters who want Ange Postecoglou gone, describing the Australian as a “breath of fresh air” the team “needed”.
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Sherwood’s passionate message to the Tottenham fan base came after Spurs stunned Manchester City 4-0 at Etihad Stadium in a result that was just as impressive as it was perplexing given the side’s inconsistency this season.
Sunday’s shutout was one of a few standout games for Tottenham, including a 3-0 victory at
Manchester United, 4-1 triumph over Villa and win against City in the League Cup.
Conversely, Spurs also dropped a home game 2-1 to Ipswich before the international break and have also suffered surprise losses to Crystal Palace and Brighton.
Those defeats have seen pressure build on Postecoglou, with some fans turning on the Australian who was a revered figure at times in his debut season at the helm.
But speaking on Matchday Live on Optus Sport, Sherwood had a very clear message of support for Postecoglou.
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“I’m pleased for the manager because there’s probably a 50-50 split on Tottenham fans who either want him or amazingly want him out,” Sherwood said.
“It’s incredible. Shame on you guys for wanting this guy out. This guy, for me, is a breath of fresh air and what Tottenham needed.
“He needs results like this to convince a lot of the fan base that he is the main man. Give him time, give him the money, give him a few transfer windows, he’s got a clear identity — he will win trophies at this football club but he needs to be given time to be able to do it.
“Today is a good, good reminder for a lot of those fans who ring up these phone ins demanding the manager out and saying he’s not good enough. Believe me, he is good enough.
“He is a top drawer manager who’s got different ideas to the majority of managers in the Premier League.”