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ANGE POSTECOGLOU may be experiencing a season filled with highs and lows, but for Gus Poyet, the circumstances at Spurs remain consistent.
Tottenham kicked off last week with a commanding 5-0 win over Southampton and an exhilarating 4-3 victory against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. Yet, they faced a shocking 6-3 defeat at home against Liverpool on Sunday.
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This inconsistency breeds uncertainty among fans regarding Postecoglou’s squad performance.
Nonetheless, Poyet asserts that little has changed since his time with the club two decades ago.
He emphasizes that a real transformation won’t happen unless there is a significant overhaul at the club’s essence.
Poyet, who was Juande Ramos’s assistant during Spurs’ last trophy win in 2008, conveyed to SunSport via Odds comparison: “It was like that when I played for them. I promise you, it was.
“We could beat top-tier teams and then suffer crushing defeats. I remember being 3-0 up against Manchester United at home, only to end up losing 5-3.
“How can a team perform brilliantly in the first half and fall apart in the second?”
“This year, against Brighton, a similar fate occurred. They led 2-0 at halftime but lost 3-2.”
“Nothing changes until there’s a shift from the core, and I mean from the very center.
“For Spurs, that core has remained the same over the years. It’s essentially unchanged.”
Some supporters believe that this necessary change requires chairman Daniel Levy and the club’s ownership group, ENIC, to step back.
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A demonstration occurred before the match against Liverpool, with some balloons released in the 24th minute to commemorate 24 years of ENIC governance.
However, Poyet did not specifically attribute the blame to Levy or the club’s management for the core issues; instead, he advocates for a mentality change akin to that of their rivals, Liverpool, where everything tends to function more smoothly.
The former midfielder, who scored 23 goals in 98 appearances for Spurs from 2001 to 2004, added: “At Spurs, every year, fans hope that this might finally be the year something changes.
“For reasons that are difficult to elucidate, there seems to be an inherent inconsistency; something always happens.
“An unexpected loss, a disastrous second half, or a seriously flawed performance.
“The swinging between highs and lows is far too pronounced. To help a team mature and retain stability, it must remain composed during both the highs and lows.
“We can discuss Liverpool’s long-term success, but when facing formidable competitors like Man City, it doesn’t guarantee triumph.
“Yet, it’s essential to maintain consistency and not let one disappointing game or a season deter you.
“At Spurs, things are somewhat unpredictable.
“The consistency that is needed must originate from within, from the club’s core. This will be vital for Spurs if they aspire to achieve stability.”
A major factor contributing to the recent discontent surrounding Spurs is their prolonged 17-year drought without a trophy.
Postecoglou aims to alter this narrative this season, as the team progresses to the Carabao Cup semi-finals against Liverpool.
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Poyet, who lifted the FA Cup as a Chelsea player, noted: “If I were a coach at Tottenham, my singular focus would be on winning a trophy.
“While capturing the Premier League may be challenging, I could set my sights on a cup. Yes. Winning a trophy fosters a winning mindset in players. Once you earn the winner’s label, it becomes a habit.”
