Ange Postecoglou is relishing the chance to turn Tottenham form around

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou, who was recently the oldest manager in the Premier League at 59, has dismissed the notion that this demanding season has aged him.

Sunday’s clash between Tottenham and Everton

Sunday’s clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Goodison Park is set to see two struggling sides lock horns, as Tottenham, who are winless in their last five league outings, face Everton, who themselves have failed to secure a victory in their last five Premier League matches.

A win would do both clubs a ton of good, as they aim to steer clear of being embroiled in a relegation scrap.

With each side desperate for three points, this match represents more than just a battle for survival; it is also a clash between two of the oldest managers in the Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou, 59, is set to come up against David Moyes, 61, who has recently made a return to his former club, Everton.

Ange Postecoglou is relishing the chance to change Tottenham

When asked whether Tottenham Hotspur’s demanding season has taken its toll on him, Ange Postecoglou’s response was characteristically candid and reflective.

The Australian tactician addressed the idea of ageing under pressure with a light-hearted yet insightful perspective, showcasing his love for the game.

He told football.london: “Aged me? No. I understand how, externally, it may look and feel for somebody like me, but part of what I love about what I do is that there is this constant search for solutions and how to overcome challenges. I enjoy that bit,” he said.

“I always reflect on the alternative, which is me not being involved. OK, maybe I look a bit younger and a bit more handsome, but I would be pretty bored.

“If I was sitting at home, I would be saying, ‘I wish I was there’. Knowing me, I probably would be saying, ‘I wish I was at Tottenham right now, I would love to see how we can get out of that situation’.”

Ange Postecoglou reflects on age and management

The debate over whether football management is better suited to younger individuals remains ongoing, but Postecoglou offered a nuanced view, arguing that age and experience can often provide an edge in handling the pressures of the job.

He continued: “It depends on the way you approach it. I think I’m better equipped to handle this now at my age than when I was younger.

“I feel like I have the energy still definitely to do the task. It’s not like I’m weighed down by it. It helps me in these kinds of situations.

“For younger managers that is the challenge. There is such a short-term outlook on most things in life and particularly football these days.

“How do you withstand all these assertions on how you’re supposed to be doing your job, which is a constant now.

“You’re never given any breathing room to say, ‘oh well, let’s just see how this pans out’, it’s kind of more like, ‘no, this is not working there’s got to be change’. Again, it comes down to individuals and upbringing.

“David [Moyes] is probably in a similar mould to me and our upbringing was that if you’re going through a tough time roll your sleeves up and work hard.

“There’s a basic premise there that’s still quite effective. Young people today and younger managers probably work a bit differently, maybe they work a bit smarter and find ways of avoiding the issues older managers tackle head-on.”

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