Tottenham Hotspur fans have been in one voice thus far this season about youngster Archie Gray, and the teenager has now won Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards. Let’s take a look at how Spurs fans reacted.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Archie Gray has been named Young Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.
The 18-year-old saw off competition from Arsenal duo Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly, as well as Watford’s Rocco Vata and Crystal Palace’s Romaine Esse, to claim the accolade.
Gray, who joined Spurs from Leeds United last summer, has been one of the club’s most consistent performers this season.
Despite his natural position being in midfield, he has shown incredible adaptability, making 33 appearances across all competitions.
Out of those, he has started 25 matches, with 16 of those coming in an unfamiliar role at centre-back. His versatility has made him a crucial player under Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham fans hail Archie Gray’s award-winning season
Following Gray’s award win, Tottenham Hotspur took to X to celebrate the youngster’s success, prompting an outpouring of praise from the fanbase.
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One supporter wrote: “So well deserved this! Now get this boy playing CM for us ASAP! His time is now.”
Another fan, Alan, echoed the sentiment: “And well deserved, the boy has adapted so well and played about eight positions. Well done, kid.”
Mark N added: “Great news. He has been brilliant this season in testing circumstances. I would love to see what he might be able to do in CM when we get all our CBs back.”
Even a Chelsea fan set rivalry aside to acknowledge Gray’s talent, stating: “Rivalry aside, Archie Gray is an excellent footballer!”
Meanwhile, PeteL highlighted the youngster’s tireless work ethic, saying: “Definitely earned, he has probably aged ten years with the amount of work he has put in this season.”
Ange Postecoglou and Spurs’ faith in Archie Gray
Ange Postecoglou has praised Archie Gray throughout this campaign, often lauding the teenager’s maturity and versatility.
“The way it’s going, never, mate. You know, I was tempted to put him in goal because we were down a fifth goalkeeper.
“No, look, I think whatever happens, and I know people are sort of really keen to sort of put him in there, I think the experience he’s had this year is going to be outstanding for him and outstanding for us.
“He’s taken on every challenge we’ve thrown at him, not flustered, got on with it, performed at a really good level, contributed to the team all as an 18-year-old in his first year in the Premier League.
“He’ll get to where he needs to get to in good time, but this period here, I think, you know, is going to be enormously beneficial for him.”