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Ange Postecoglou expects Brennan Johnson to ‘fit in really well’ at Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou expects Brennan Johnson to ‘fit in really well’ at Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou believes Brennan Johnson can take a step up after completing a £45million move to Tottenham before Friday’s transfer deadline. Spurs have reinvested some of the money received from Bayern Munich for Harry Kane on the 22-year-old Wales international, who scored eight goals and provided three assists to help Nottingham Forest avoid relegation last season. Johnson was not registered in time to feature in Saturday’s 5-2 thrashing of Burnley at Turf Moor, but his arrival should add another dimension to a Tottenham side who were inspired by Son Heung-min’s hat-trick and could have scored even more in an exciting attacking display. “He’s just another exciting young player. He’s a real threat in the front third, he’s different from what we’ve already got, he’s young and ambitious,” Postecoglou said. “It’s no secret that’s the model for me. “It’s just as much about the person as well as the footballer, and looking at him he’s going to fit in really well with this group. He’s ambitious and hungry and wants to take his game to the next level. “The technical and the physical attributes he has, he should fit in really well.” Johnson was the ninth signing of a busy window for Tottenham, who spent more than £200million to reshape the squad in Postecoglou’s style. But the Australian said it was just the start and that there is more work that he wants to do in the market in future windows. “When you look at the team we have now, we virtually changed half the starting line up, the way we train, the way we coach,” he said. “The rebuild was never going to be one window.” Spurs had fallen behind to an early Lyle Foster strike at Burnley but Son levelled in the 16th minute and they ruthlessly punished defensive mistakes from the hosts as Cristian Romero got a second in first-half stoppage time and James Maddison added a third early in the second half. Son then scored twice in four minutes just after the hour to complete his hat-trick before Spurs took their foot off the pedal, with Josh Brownhill getting a stoppage-time consolation for the Clarets. The defeat means Burnley have suffered three consecutive home defeats to begin life back in the top flight, conceding 11 goals in losses to Manchester City, Aston Villa and Spurs. Vincent Kompany will now use the international break to pick the bones out of what has gone wrong for his side, but remains bullish that their methods will come good. “During my career I’ve not just been a good leader or captain because of the good times,” the four-time Premier League winner said. “It is easy to be a good captain or leader then, it is at these times I feel most confident in what you need to do to get better. You need to analyse what needs to get better and decide what the next step is. “We will do everything we can to avoid defeat but it is at these moments you learn most about your team’s character.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Issy Wong working with England bowling coach Matt Mason in bid to return to form Eddie Howe admits Brighton defeat is a warning to Newcastle On this day in 2006: Andre Agassi makes emotional retirement from tennis
2023-09-03 16:29
Premier League confirm seven nominees for September 2023 Player of the Month award
Premier League confirm seven nominees for September 2023 Player of the Month award
Mohamed Salah, Son Heung-min, Kieran Trippier & Julian Alvarez are among the nominees for September 2023's Premier League Player of the Month award.
2023-10-05 19:56
Damian Lillard asks Trail Blazers for trade, source tells AP
Damian Lillard asks Trail Blazers for trade, source tells AP
Damian Lillard has asked the Portland Trail Blazers for a trade, a move that will end the seven-time All-Star’s tenure with that team, according to a person familiar with the matter
2023-07-02 00:23
North Korean shooters in tears after first gold of Games
North Korean shooters in tears after first gold of Games
Three North Korean shooters cried their eyes out on the podium after winning the country's first gold medal of the...
2023-09-28 16:59
MLB Rumors: Yankees frustration, Red Sox screw over Tigers, why Dylan Cease stayed put
MLB Rumors: Yankees frustration, Red Sox screw over Tigers, why Dylan Cease stayed put
MLB Rumors: Yankees partake in a frustrating trade deadlineThe Yankees made some of the most confusing decisions at the trade deadline. Instead of choosing a side of buying or selling, they ended up uncomfortably in the middle, waiting for the action to come to them. Ultimately, that action never ...
2023-08-02 09:49
With Melvin gone, Preller is tasked with hiring his 5th Padres manager since mid-2015
With Melvin gone, Preller is tasked with hiring his 5th Padres manager since mid-2015
General manager A
2023-10-26 18:24
5 NBA players primed for a breakout season in 2023
5 NBA players primed for a breakout season in 2023
It truly is an exciting time in the NBA. The next generation of basketball is in good hands with the amount of young talent dispersed throughout the league, ready to break out as soon as 2023.LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook, among othe...
2023-08-12 23:27
The Twins sweep the White Sox with a 5-4 win in the 12th on Jeffers' 2-out single
The Twins sweep the White Sox with a 5-4 win in the 12th on Jeffers' 2-out single
Ryan Jeffers hit a two-out RBI single in the 12th inning to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 victory and a series sweep over the Chicago White Sox
2023-07-24 06:17
NFL Rumors: Raiders failed trade, Deshaun Watson disaster, Eagles-Panthers trade
NFL Rumors: Raiders failed trade, Deshaun Watson disaster, Eagles-Panthers trade
In today's NFL rumors, Deshaun Watson is projected to miss more time, the Raiders' 2023 draft plans get revealed, and the Eagles look to add safety depth.
2023-10-15 04:51
Kyle Walker extends Man City contract until 2026
Kyle Walker extends Man City contract until 2026
Kyle Walker has signed a contract extension at Manchester City until 2026
2023-09-15 01:25
New York Red Bulls 5-2 Charlotte FC: Player ratings as Elias Manoel's hat trick kicks-off playoffs
New York Red Bulls 5-2 Charlotte FC: Player ratings as Elias Manoel's hat trick kicks-off playoffs
Player ratings from the Eastern Conference Wild Card clash between New York Red Bulls and Charlotte FC.
2023-10-26 09:50
Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen will start the MLB All-Star Game
Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen will start the MLB All-Star Game
The New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole will start Tuesday night’s All-Star Game for the American League and Arizona’s Zac Gallen will open on the mound for the NL
2023-07-11 04:27