The Evening Standard have revealed that the players and staff at Hotspur Way have already noticed that Ange Postecoglou has a completely different way of going about things than his predecessor.
Antonio Conte was famous for his punishing pre-season training sessions but the report states that the sessions under Postecoglou last no longer than 90 minutes and are often ball-oriented.
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The report states that many of the sessions have been used to implement drills focused on the quick one and two-touch football that the Australian will demand from his side.
It is explained that Postecoglou is not a micro-manager and is happy to allow different Spurs departments to run themselves.
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The Evening Standard add that, unlike Conte’s regime when ketchup and mayonnaise were banned from the canteen and the players went long periods eating only plain chicken, salmon and pasta, the food has been more varied under the new head coach.
It is revealed that the staff at the club describe Postecoglou as ‘charismatic, affable, professional and single-minded’, with the 56-year-old also said to be a meticulous time-keeper.
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While one cannot criticise Conte’s almost dictatorial methods, given his CV, there is certainly a shelf life for such a regime, which is perhaps why the Italian does not last long at clubs despite tasting initial success.
In contrast, Postecoglou’s methods are seemingly reliant on getting the players onside and creating a safe environment for them so that they can express themselves freely without fear of failure.
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