Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has admitted that under-pressure manager Ange Postecoglou isn't "afraid to be honest" amidst a disastrous season for the club.
Solanke joined Spurs last summer for a club-record fee from Bournemouth and has been one of the few positives for the club, scoring 14 in 40 matches.
The Lilywhites currently sit 16th in the Premier League, on course for their worst-ever campaign since 1992, and Solanke was asked about Postecoglou's attitude by Rio Ferdinand in an interview at the opening of the new Fanatics Collectibles store in London on Thursday, April 24th.
"I've had some strict managers in my career, to be fair. Ange is cool, I wouldn't say he's too strict. He's quite key on everyone being a family and getting on; treating everyone as humans and gentlemen," he said.
"I wouldn't say he's too strict, but obviously if you cross a line, then he can tell you, he's not afraid to be honest, but he's not too strict."
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Despite the never-ending domestic struggles for the north London club, they have had a few youngsters shine against the odds. Lucas Bergvall and Archie Grey, who respectively joined from Djurgårdens and Leeds last summer, have impressed, as has Mikey Moore. Solanke spoke highly about all three of them at the store opening.
"Obviously, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, who have been playing quite a bit this season, I think they've got huge careers ahead of them. They've been really good this season," the former Chelsea forward answered.
"But someone who hasn't played as much, Mikey Moore, he's a really talented boy, very direct and a good winger. I think he's got a bright future as well."
Spurs remain in the Europa League and beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the first leg of the semi-finals. At the time of the interview, Solanke and his teammates were preparing for that match, and his confidence was clear to everyone in attendance.
"Yeah, it’s something that we’ve all got our eyes on now it's coming to the end of the season," he said when asked about Spurs' chances.
"We know our league [form] hasn't been the best this year, so we're hoping to end it with some silverware. Europa League's a great trophy to win, so we believe we can do it, we just need to get the job done now."
