I was intrigued by both Nagelsman and Slot, but Slot just used the Tottenham's interest to fatten his wallet with a new deal with his Dutch club. For whatever reason, Spurs didn't pursue Nagelsman.
With Postecoglou, he's won everywhere he's been, and he's often taken over clubs that were absolute messes.
It's safe to say that Tottenham is a mess. With no European football, they have a bloated roster in need of cleaning out.
In addition, the recent signings of Spence, Udogie, and Porro were for the previous manager who employed wing-backs.
The new gaffer is likely not to use wing-backs extensively since he usually plays a 4-3-3.
So it'll be interesting to see which players move on after he takes the helm and evaluates the current players in the squad whether they played this season with Spurs or on loan to some other club.
As much as I found Mourinho and Conte to be intriguing managers for the team at time (and I wish Levy would have at least let Jose try to win some silverware), I tired easily of their brand of football. Their sides, for the most part, play a boring type of football.
I'm a pragmatist by nature, but not when it comes to world football.
At least with Postecoglou we know he'll employ a high-energy, offensive brand of offense.
At first, it was reported that the deal with the new manager was for two years with an option in the third year. However, those reports were wrong. He has a four-year contract.
My hope is that "Big Ange" clears out players who need to move on, reintegrates loanees who will help the team, and implements the system that he's used at various coaching stops.
I'm sure there will be some rocky patches early on, but at least I'll be interested to see some offensive football from Spurs.
It's going to be a summer of change at Tottenham, and I see that prospect as a very good step in the right direction.
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