The Scot claims that the Portuguese coach has the talent to turn around the mood at White Hart Lane, although it will be far from an easy ride.
Andre Villas-Boas’ sacking at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 came as no surprise this March, after the tactician lost control of his dressing room and failed to deliver on the pitch as well.
On came http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Di Matteo and ushered a wave of success for the Blues, with Villas-Boas forgotten in a matter of weeks.
Disgruntled with the initial taste of English football, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 boss turned to Tottenham Hotspur in their time of need.
Following Harry Redknapp’s departure, the London giants were searching for a long-term manager and eventually chairman http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniel-c9879 Levy knocked on Villas-Boas’ door.
Famed for his long-term work in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, the trainer joined the project and soon made some wholesome changes to his squad, with several big names making their way out.
Success on the pitch has followed suit, with the club employing an attacking philosophy to get through the majority of the games.
While Villas-Boas’ track record is impressive, he faces a daunting task at the helm, but nonetheless he has Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s backing no matter what obstacle comes his way.
“He has a challenge. He wasn’t at Chelsea very long, but he came to our ground early last season and his team tried to play football. That’s his philosophy and I think he’s carrying that out at Tottenham as well. He suits Spurs. They’ve always had a history
of playing good football. I think he’ll carry on that way.”
He also added that the current footballing world has moved on to a much more competitive level, which will make life even more difficult for the ex-Academica coach.
“I hope they do well because it’s a difficult industry these days, particularly for a young manager. It must be very daunting and challenging to go to a big club. It’s full of risk because it’s a results industry,” Ferguson was quoted as saying to the media.
Manchester United welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford today and the ‘New Special One’ will being pitted against the wily maestro, with three points on the line for both of them.
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