Spurs Manager Ange Postecoglou Reflects on Victory and Team’s Journey

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou shared his thoughts with BBC Sport following today’s triumph, stating: “Villa are a good side. The first half was a bit of an arm wrestle. They have a consistent level of performance. We have other gears in us which we showed in the second half.” Regarding the substitution of Son Heung-min, Postecoglou explained: “He was never going to play more than 55 minutes. Last time he came back from injury he got to the 60-minute mark and got injured again. He got through unscathed.” Commenting on Dominic Solanke, Postecoglou remarked: “Unbelievable effort. The work he did midweek against City. His goals are unbelievable but his general play, his work-rate, I can’t speak highly enough of him.” Postecoglou also reflected on the nature of football, noting: “Seven days is a long time in football. Seven days ago I was a grumpy old so and so. We have to stay true to the course we’re on.” He further added about the team’s mindset: “We made sure not to feel sorry for ourselves and back to the team we want to be.”