The Manchester United boss says the Portuguese manager faces a tough test in north London, but believes he will continue with his own playing philosophy at White Hart Lane.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Andre Villas-Boas has a ?challenge? at Tottenham but insists the 34-year-old?s style of football suits his new club.
Since Villas-Boas took charge at White Hart Lane in July, Tottenham have secured eight points from a possible 15 in the Premier League and have also made it through to the fourth round of the League Cup following a 3-0 victory over Carlisle United on Wednesday.
Villas-Boas lasted just under nine months in charge at Chelsea last season, but Ferguson insists the Tottenham boss will continue his mentality at White Hart Lane.
?He has a challenge,? Ferguson told reporters. ?He wasn?t at Chelsea very long, but he came to our ground early last season and his team tried to play football.
?That?s his philosophy and I think he?s carrying that out at Tottenham as well. He suits Spurs. They?ve always had a history of playing good football. I think he?ll carry on that way.
?I hope they do well because it?s a difficult industry these days, particularly for a young manager.
?It must be very daunting and challenging to go to a big club. It?s full of risk because it?s a results industry.?
Source : Goal
