Ange should stay as head of the family

TOTTENHAM legend Gary Mabbutt reckons under-pressure Ange Postecoglou is creating a proper family spirit at his beloved club.

- BY IAN BAKER

The Aussie's future remains on the line despite winning the Europa League last week after Spurs' worst-ever season in the Premier League.

Big Ange has gone on holiday with his position under massive threat. But he has earned rave reviews from former defender Mabbutt.

The ex-Spurs captain is delighted with the way Postecoglou has fostered unity and knows the 'Tottenham Way'.

Mabbutt, 63, said: "A lot of the credit has to go to the manager. He's a great coach, a great motivator of players. He's forming a family there, everyone is working for everyone else.

"Certainly the players like playing the way they play. Ange has got that Spurs DNA within him.

"The fans have enjoyed the style of football. He's building that family atmosphere, that's what you need to do as a manager.