September 22nd 2023.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is looking forward to his first north London derby on Sunday against Arsenal, and he has praised his opposite number Mikel Arteta for his work with the Gunners. Postecoglou believes Arteta's success is the result of clear vision and sticking to his beliefs.
"I think Mikel has been outstanding, really strong right from the start by having a real vision for the football club and the club’s backed him," Postecoglou said. "I think Liverpool did the same with Jurgen. Most clubs that end up having a successful period do it on the back of having a really clear idea of what they’re trying to create."
Postecoglou then weighed up how he compares and contrasts to his rival across north London, believing to be quite different from the Spaniard. "In terms of similarities, I’m 58, he’s whatever. I’ve had 26 years, he’s five years into it. He’s managed in one country, I’ve managed in a few. I’m not sure how he’s got a great head of hair!"
"He’s a lot fitter than I am. I don’t know, there’s not a lot of threads I can sort of join between us. I wouldn’t say we’re opposites. We’re different. Even in the way his team plays. Yes he does have a very attacking philosophy but it’s different from mine and that’s the beauty of the game. That’s what you love about it."
Postecoglou admires how Arteta has stuck to his beliefs and has credited him for his success. "It’s why you can’t copy. If you’re an artist and you see a Picasso, yeah you can copy it, but it’s not going to be a Picasso is it? It’s the same with football. You can see that somebody does something really well, but don’t bring your own personality into it. I have great admiration for the way he’s gone about things and how he’s stuck to his beliefs. It’s a credit to him."
Postecoglou is looking forward to his first north London derby on Sunday and is eager to see how his team stacks up against his highly respected rival. He knows that his own blueprint and approach may differ from Arteta's, but he believes that a clear vision and sticking to your beliefs is the key to success.
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