Spurs play Magpies in Australia 3 days after season ends

March 19, 2024Ligue 1

When Ange Postecoglou joined Tottenham last summer, it was perhaps inevitable that at some stage the Lilywhites would take advantage of his popularity in his home country.

Though far from a household name in England when he pitched up at White Hart Lane, he had been well respected wherever he’d managed beforehand, and it only took him a few games to ensure that he had the Spurs faithful buying into the type of football he was trying to create.

Tottenham to play Newcastle in Australia

Indeed, his popularity has arguably soared because of the job he’s doing in North London.

Eddie Howe enjoys similar popularity up in the North East, with his Newcastle side playing a not too dissimilar brand of football to that which Tottenham fans are enjoying at present.

Newcastle v Tottenham

Both the Magpies and the North Londoners appear to be teams and clubs on the up, and the powers that be at both are clearly trying to tap into that appeal.

According to EPL Index, a friendly has been arranged between the two sides which, under normal circumstances, wouldn’t raise any eyebrows.