Paul Merson warns Ange Postecoglou of Tottenham fan expectations for next season following Newcastle and Fulham defeats

Paul Merson believes that Ange Postecoglou will need to address one or two things next season to ensure he enjoys the full backing of Tottenham fans.

The Spurs boss immediately won over supporters upon his arrival from Celtic last summer, with an attacking brand of football fans craved. Results were also impressive, with Tottenham top of the Premier League after 10 games.

However, a mix of injuries and poor form has seen Spurs come back down to earth and the side are currently in a fight to secure the final Champions League qualification spot.

Merson, who made 397 appearances for their rivals Arsenal, commended the Australian’s work but cautioned that certain chastening results this term would not be tolerated by fans next year.

‘I they’re miles too open [to be a top team].’ He said on Sky Sports. ‘I think he’s done great and I like him [Ange Postecoglou], I really do.

Paul Merson praised Ange Postecoglou’s debut campaign but issued a warning ahead of next season

The Australian has delighted fans with an attacking brand of football but Spurs have suffered a few bruising defeats under his tenure

Tottenham are coming off the back of a 4-0 defeat by Newcastle, their eighth of the season

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‘As a neutral, Tottenham are great to watch. I don’t think he gets away with it this season. I think the fans are riding along with it this season because they’ve been so bad and so poor over the last however many years.

‘He’s been a breath of fresh air. Next season, they won’t have that, going to Fulham and getting ripped apart, then going to Newcastle not giving a fight.

‘It’s going to be a lot different. I think this season, it’s excitement because it’s great, it’s entertaining, but not next season.’

Spurs are not only hoping to make up ground on Aston Villa, who dropped two points in Saturday night’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea, but also scupper the title ambitions of their north London rivals Arsenal.

The sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their first meeting at the Emirates in September.