Archie Gray has had a baptism of fire in his first year as a Tottenham Hotspur player. Not only has the team’s injury problem made him play more games than would be expected from an 18-year-old, he has also had to occupy different positions at the back for Spurs.
In a recent interview, the former Leeds United man discussed life in North London.
Archie Gray enjoys Ange Postecoglou’s style
In a recent interview with The Standard, Tottenham teenager Archie Gray discussed, among other things, life as a player under Ange Postecoglou.
“I enjoy it and I think the best type of football us played when you’ve got to do lot of running and there’s a lot of demands, so I enjoy it a lot.”
Gray also talked about having to play at centre-back this season amid a torrid injury run for Tottenham.
“It’s a different challenge but like I said in pre-season I’m grateful for every position I get to play in and I still am. Wherever the manager puts me I’m happy to play there and I’ll always give my best for the team.
“I’ve been getting a bit of advice from Radu who I’ve played the most games with at centre back. I speak to Ben a lot, I’d say he’s one of my good friends at the club. He’s helped me a lot definitely in learning to be a centre-back. Micky and Cuti have helped me, especially along the way, Playing centre-back, it’s different for me so they’ve definitely helped me a lot.”
Gray has made 26 appearances for the Lilywhites this season across all competitions. Half of them have come at centre-back. The 18-year-old’s performances in his debut season at Hotspur Way have also earned him a link to Real Madrid.
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All in all, Gray has acquitted himself well in his first season at Spurs. At 18, he’s demonstrating maturity beyond his years, and his versatility only makes him an even more promising prospect.
For all his flaws, Postecoglou has demonstrated himself to be an excellent coach for youngsters both in terms of instilling in them the right mentality and getting them to operate ably at the highest of levels.
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The only matter of concern here, however, would be injuries. Tottenham have been suffering through them all over the pitch, and partly the blame lies on their head coach. It would be quite a shame and very troubling for Gray if he were to go down in the coming weeks.
