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Ange Postecoglou Vows To Deliver More Success If Tottenham Hotspur Stick With Him

Ange Postecoglou Vows To Deliver More Success If Tottenham Hotspur Stick With Him

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Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham to end the “weird” speculation over his future as he promised to deliver more success for the Europa League winners. Postecoglou’s side suffered a 4-1 home defeat against Brighton in their last game of the Premier League season on Sunday. But the match was a sideshow to the debate about Postecoglou’s fate after the Australian ended Tottenham’s 17-year wait for a major trophy. Tottenham’s 1-0 win against Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday fulfilled Postecoglou’s bold boast that he always lifts a trophy in his second season. However, the former Celtic boss has spent much of a turbulent campaign battling to quash speculation that he faces the sack. Tottenham, in 17th place, suffered their worst top-flight finish since 1976-77. And although Postecoglou has won over the Tottenham fans who chanted his name throughout the Brighton game, the verdict from chairman Daniel Levy is yet to be delivered. “I will be honest, I have been finding it really weird talking about my future when we …

Ange Postecoglou Hopeful Over Dejan Kulusevski Injury Ahead Of Tottenham’s Europa League Final

Ange Postecoglou Hopeful Over Dejan Kulusevski Injury Ahead Of Tottenham’s Europa League Final

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Ange Postecoglou is confident Dejan Kulusevski will be fit for the Europa League final after the forward was injured in Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Eberechi Eze struck twice for the FA Cup finalists at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to leave Postecoglou’s side languishing in 17th place in the Premier League. Tottenham booked a Europa League final with Manchester United on May 21 after they sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory over Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. But their wretched domestic form continued as they slipped to a 20th league loss this season. It marks Tottenham’s worst-ever tally of defeats in the Premier League area after they twice lost 19 fixtures in the 1993-94 and 2003-04 campaigns. To add to the under-fire Postecoglou’s problems, Kulusevski had to be replaced after 19 minutes. But Postecoglou provided a positive update on the Sweden international after he lost Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison to season-ending injuries last week. “Medical team are not too concerned with him, more of a knock than anything else, so we’re hoping …

Ange Postecoglou On Brink Of Fulfilling Trophy Promise As Tottenham Reach Europa League Final

Ange Postecoglou On Brink Of Fulfilling Trophy Promise As Tottenham Reach Europa League Final

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Ange Postecoglou accused his critics of trying to “tear down” Tottenham’s run to the Europa League final as a 2-0 win at Bodo/Glimt kept alive the under-fire Australian’s bid to end their 17-year trophy drought. Postecoglou’s side will face Manchester United in the final in Bilbao on May 21 after securing a 5-1 aggregate victory in the semi-final second leg in Norway on Thursday. Having won the first leg 3-1 last week, Postecoglou would have been hammered by his growing army of doubters if Tottenham had blown their chance to reach the final. But second-half goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro ensured the much-maligned manager still has a chance to fulfil his boast that he always wins a trophy in his second season. Despite languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, Europa League glory for Tottenham would secure a place in next season’s Champions League. Whether that will be enough to spare Postecoglou from the axe is another matter. The 59-year-old has admitted the general perception outside Tottenham is he faces …

Spurs reach Europa League semis despite dire season, Ange Postecoglu hits back at critics: ‘Have to put up with me a bit longer’ | Football News

Spurs reach Europa League semis despite dire season, Ange Postecoglu hits back at critics: ‘Have to put up with me a bit longer’ | Football News

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Towards the end of a remarkably poor season, in which they have lost 17 of their 32 Premier League games so far which sees them languishing in 15th position, Spurs kept their hopes alive for a first piece of silverware in 17 years after they snuck away with a 1-0 win away from home against Eintracht Frankfurt to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League. While much of the breathing space was taken up by Manchester United’s breathless comeback victory against Olympique Lyonnais late on Thursday, it fell under the radar that the favourites to give them competition for the title are now fellow underperforming English giants that are desperate for a trophy, as well as a backdoor entry into next year’s Champions League and the all crucial financial gains that come with it. After Dominic Solanke netted a first-half penalty, Spurs put together one of their most mature and consistent performances of the season to defend well against a good attacking side and get over the line away from home. Coach Ange Postecoglu …

Pedro Porro Rescues Ange Postecoglou As Tottenham Hotspur Held By Eintracht Frankfurt

Pedro Porro Rescues Ange Postecoglou As Tottenham Hotspur Held By Eintracht Frankfurt

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Ange Postecoglou’s bid to end Tottenham’s long trophy drought is delicately poised after a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday. Postecoglou’s troubled side trailed to Hugo Ekitike’s early goal in north London, but Pedro Porro hauled them level before half-time. Tottenham laid seige to the Frankfurt goal in the second half but couldn’t find a winner after hitting the woodwork twice. The result means under-fire Tottenham boss Postecoglou must mastermind a memorable victory in the second leg in Germany on April 17 to keep alive his hopes of winning the club’s first trophy since the 2008 League Cup. “It was disappointing to concede the way we did. The biggest blow we had was conceding so early. That kind of played into their hands,” Postecoglou said. “But even before that, I thought we were well in control of the game. I thought it would bring fruit in the second half and it did in every aspect but goals. I can’t ask any more of the lads.” …

Manchester United Lose To Crystal Palace, Spurs Ease Pressure On Ange Postecoglou

Manchester United Lose To Crystal Palace, Spurs Ease Pressure On Ange Postecoglou

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Manchester United slumped to another meek home defeat as Crystal Palace won 2-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, while Tottenham eased the pressure on Ange Postecoglou by beating Brentford 2-0. Jean Philippe-Mateta was Palace’s hero with both goals in the second half as United suffered a fifth defeat in their last six home league games. Victory takes the Eagles above the Red Devils in the table as Oliver Glasner’s side climb to 12th. Three consecutive wins for United had lifted the mood around Old Trafford but it was back to square one for Ruben Amorim after another home display lacking in creativity and riddled with defensive lapses. Amorim‘s decision to start without a natural striker backfired with both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee left on the bench. Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo started in a centre-forward role after scoring in a 2-0 victory over Romanian side FCSB in midweek. The England international’s scuffed strike came back off the post in United’s best effort of a bright opening before their attacking threat fizzled out. Palace have …

Ange Postecoglou Under Fire As Leicester Stun Hotspur, Manchester United Win At Fulham

Ange Postecoglou Under Fire As Leicester Stun Hotspur, Manchester United Win At Fulham

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Leicester pushed Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou closer to the exit door with a 2-1 win that extended Spurs’ dismal run, while Manchester United’s 1-0 victory at Fulham eased the pressure on Ruben Amorim. Tottenham blew the lead on home turf as they crumbled to a sixth defeat in their last seven league games. With only one win in their last 11 top-flight matches, Postecoglou’s side are languishing in 15th place, just eight points above the bottom three. It was another woeful result for the beleaguered Australian, who has faced mounting calls for his dismissal throughout a turbulent second season in charge. Tottenham are dangerously close to being sucked into the relegation battle but Postecoglou believes his injury-ravaged squad are still fighting for him. “When you are the manager of a football club, you can be very vulnerable and isolated. I don’t feel that,” said Postecoglou. “I feel like this group of players, not for me, are giving everything for the club. I have a group of staff that is really committed. I focus …

‘I hope they’re hurting’: Ange Postecoglou on Tottenham players after derby defeat to Arsenal | Football News

‘I hope they’re hurting’: Ange Postecoglou on Tottenham players after derby defeat to Arsenal | Football News

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou branded his side’s performance against Arsenal on Wednesday night as unacceptable, adding that he hoped that the loss hurt the players. “Not good enough, especially the first half. We just were way too passive. We allowed Arsenal to take control of the game and dictate the tempo and paid the price. That’s just not who we are. It’s not the way I set the team up. It’s not the way I want to play, to be sitting in there and allowing Arsenal to play. The tempo just wasn’t good enough,” the Australian said to the media after Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal. Tottenham are in a bit of a downward slide at the moment, winning just 1 of their last 9 league matches. The latest loss in the North London derby pushed the team to 13th in the table on 24 points with Spurs now far closer to the relegation spots than the top 4. “I want them (the players) disappointed. This can’t be accepted by anyone at the club. Losing …

Even Mohamed Salah would struggle at Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou | Football News

Even Mohamed Salah would struggle at Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou | Football News

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Under-fire Tottenham Hotspurs boss Ange Postecoglou has said that the way his team is as a group, even Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah wouldn’t score the number of goals he is bagging for his club. The Egyptian has currently 21 goals in 27 games in a contract year and has caught eyes with his output for the league leaders Liverpool. “Mo is a world-class player, but if you put him in our team now I’m not sure he’ll have that same level of performance because of the situation we’re in as a group,” said the Spurs boss. “His attacking play, who do you need? You need a team that’s kind of in good form, creating opportunities, playing on the front foot, having a really solid foundation of a defence that is cohesive. None of these things exist at the moment.” “You’ve always got to give context. He [Salah] is playing in a fantastic team that is flying at the moment,” he explained. Postecoglou then said that if Korean attacker Son Heung-min was added to the Liverpool …

Tottenham Hotspur Boss Ange Postecoglou Blasts ‘Offensive’ Personal Criticism

Tottenham Hotspur Boss Ange Postecoglou Blasts ‘Offensive’ Personal Criticism

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he welcomes scrutiny but that some of the criticism directed at him is “offensive”. Injury-hit Spurs took a big step towards a first trophy since 2008 on Thursday with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Tottenham led 3-0 before two howlers from goalkeeper Fraser Forster let United into the game, but the home side held on for a precious win. Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, said Spurs should be more flexible in their approach rather than sticking to all-out attack. Ahead of Sunday’s visit of Liverpool, Postecoglou found an ally on Friday in opposite number Arne Slot, who said he was a big fan of the Spurs manager’s style. Postecoglou discussed in detail the analysis of Carragher and others when asked at his pre-match press conference on Friday if he would listen more to someone like Slot than the ex-Reds defender  “Jamie Carragher, mate. You can name him. He’ll enjoy that,” Postecoglou laughed. He added: “I …