Ange Postecoglous change in tone hints at longer-term Tottenham plan [Video]

Ange Postecoglou’s press conference to preview Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie against Manchester City was a largely routine affair, but the occasion did appear to mark a slight shift in rhetoric from the Tottenham head coach.

Postecoglou has previously been bullish about the club’s short-term prospects, saying back in April, for example, that he expected Spurs to be challenging for the title this season, and last month reminding a reporter that he has “always” won a trophy in his second season at a club (which is true but nonetheless felt punchy).

“If anyone can show me where things can turn around in 15 months or in two years, [at] any club, apart from maybe City where it took Pep [Guardiola] a year, which is like an eternity to be fair for Pep. It doesn’t exist,” he said.

Postecoglou has always been clear that transforming Tottenham’s style of play, culture and the make-up of his squad …