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Micky Hazard has hailed Andre Villas-Boas for getting the entire Tottenham squad pulling in the same direction.
After a difficult start to life at White Hart Lane, the former Chelsea boss has now got Spurs on a roll, with their first win at Manchester United for 23 years lifting them up to fifth in the Premier League.
And former midfield maestro Hazard says the Portuguese deserves a huge amount of credit after silencing the early season doubters.
Hazard told the Weekend Sports Breakfast: “AVB has taken a lot of flak and the press seem to have had a witch hunt against him, so I’m delighted for him [to get a win at Man United]. I love his passion. When we score a goal he’s like a fan – and fans loves to see that.
“He’s been under a lot of pressure, there’s no doubt about that, and the knives were out, but he stood firm, made some fantastic signings in the window and we look a good side now.
“The players have brought into it, adopted the way he wants to play. And when we have to dig deep and battle, we can do it.
The knives were out, but he stood firm, made some fantastic signings in the window and we look a good side now— Micky Hazard
“The likes of [Luka] Modric and [Rafael] Van der Vaart, although they are great players, sometimes when there was a battle going on you wondered where they were, but now every player is out three pulling their weight.”
And Hazard sees no reason why AVB can’t inspire Spurs to match, or even better the success they enjoyed under Harry Redknapp.
“Look at the squad – it looks powerful and strong,” he added. “You can virtually put two teams out in the Premier League and they’d hold their own. It must be great for AVB to have that situation.
“I see power and goals throughout the team and there’s no reason why Spurs can’t have a very, very successful season.”
Micky Hazard has hailed Andre Villas-Boas for getting the entire Tottenham squad pulling in the same direction.
After a difficult start to life at White Hart Lane, the former Chelsea boss has now got Spurs on a roll, with their first win at Manchester United for 23 years lifting them up to fifth in the Premier League.
And former midfield maestro Hazard says the Portuguese deserves a huge amount of credit after silencing the early season doubters.
Hazard told the Weekend Sports Breakfast: “AVB has taken a lot of flak and the press seem to have had a witch hunt against him, so I’m delighted for him [to get a win at Man United]. I love his passion. When we score a goal he’s like a fan – and fans loves to see that.
“He’s been under a lot of pressure, there’s no doubt about that, and the knives were out, but he stood firm, made some fantastic signings in the window and we look a good side now.
“The players have brought into it, adopted the way he wants to play. And when we have to dig deep and battle, we can do it.
The knives were out, but he stood firm, made some fantastic signings in the window and we look a good side now— Micky Hazard
“The likes of [Luka] Modric and [Rafael] Van der Vaart, although they are great players, sometimes when there was a battle going on you wondered where they were, but now every player is out three pulling their weight.”
And Hazard sees no reason why AVB can’t inspire Spurs to match, or even better the success they enjoyed under Harry Redknapp.
“Look at the squad – it looks powerful and strong,” he added. “You can virtually put two teams out in the Premier League and they’d hold their own. It must be great for AVB to have that situation.
“I see power and goals throughout the team and there’s no reason why Spurs can’t have a very, very successful season.”
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