Ange Postecoglou’s high line epitomised Tottenham’s optimism - and their downfall
1 year, 2 months ago

Ange Postecoglou’s high line epitomised Tottenham’s optimism - and their downfall

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When Mauricio Pochettino was asked about Ange Postecoglou’s surprisingly high line at nine, he wasn’t too willing to get into it. He probably wasn’t the only one unwilling to indulge too much praise of Tottenham Hotspur, after a 4-1 defeat Postecoglou’s side unnecessarily lost control of. One temptation from Postecoglou’s line was to dismiss it as typical Spurs, all talk about romance and no victories.

History of this topic

Premier League 2024-25: Tottenham boss Postecoglou vents anger after another loss
6 days, 18 hours ago
Football needs idealists like Ange Postecoglou. His Tottenham side are the most captivating in the Premier League era since Newcastle under Kevin Keegan, writes IAN HERBERT
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Why Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham are the Premier League’s weirdest, wildest ride
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Jamie Carragher aims fresh dig at Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham approach
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Ange Postecoglou clashes with reporter after Liverpool thrashing: ‘I’m going to stop answering these questions’
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Premier League: Postecoglou defends Tottenham ownership amid club’s struggles
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4 weeks ago
Postecoglou needs smoother waters as problems mount for Spurs
1 month ago
Ange Postecoglou vows to turn Spurs’ season around after painful Chelsea defeat
1 month ago
Ange Postecoglou: Impossible to compare respective projects of Spurs and Chelsea
1 month ago
Ange Postecoglou ‘determined to get it right’ after Spurs lose at Bournemouth
1 month ago
Ange Postecoglou hits back at critics trying to ‘bring us down’ after Tottenham held
1 month, 1 week ago
Ange Postecoglou takes issue with Tottenham fan after shock defeat by Ipswich with the Spurs boss stopping in is tracks to confront supporter as he leaves the field
2 months ago
Ange Postecoglou takes responsibility as Tottenham loses to lowly Ipswich Town in EPL boilover
2 months ago
Ange Postecoglou sees nothing holding back Tottenham ambitions
2 months ago
Ange Postecoglou jumps to Tottenham's defence after Hugo Lloris suggested the club lacked a winning mentality
2 months ago
Ange Postecoglou hails ‘unbelievable’ Dominic Solanke after Spurs thrash Villa
2 months, 1 week ago
Ange Postecoglou pays tribute to Bill Nicholson on 20th anniversary of his death
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Unacceptable – Ange Postecoglou says Spurs loss at Brighton worst of his reign
3 months ago
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham undone by familiar problem as Arsenal take North London honours
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou is ready for season two at Spurs: ‘You can see the growth’
5 months ago
Ange Postecoglou’s frustration with fans reveals a lot about Tottenham and football’s big picture
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou Admits Spurs Have 'Lost Belief' as Top Four Bid Fades
8 months, 1 week ago
Nowhere near good enough: Ange Postecoglou worried Spurs are losing the faith
8 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea punish Tottenham’s glaring weakness to leave Ange Postecoglou with his first Spurs crisis
8 months, 1 week ago
Ange Postecoglou is sent warning by Paul Merson ahead of next season - as the ex-Arsenal star insists Tottenham fans won't tolerate manner of Newcastle and Fulham defeats
8 months, 1 week ago
Ange Postecoglou not worried by Tottenham’s slow starts
9 months, 1 week ago
Jamie Redknapp slams lacklustre Tottenham for slipping back into their bad old ways in Fulham defeat... and says it should act as a warning sign for boss Ange Postecoglou
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou gets spiky with Sky Sports' post-match interviewer Emma Saunders, sarcastically claiming their top-four hopes are 'over' and they will settle for sixth after Fulham loss
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou dreams big but Tottenham must face reality after Fulham thumping
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou hails Timo Werner display as Spurs beat Crystal Palace
10 months, 1 week ago
Ange Postecoglou plays up Tottenham’s title prospects ahead of United clash
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou blames tiredness after his 'leggy' Tottenham side were put to the sword by Brighton in a 4-2 Premier League defeat at the Amex
1 year ago
Ange Postecoglou hails fit-again Richarlison for his 'work rate' after the Brazilian scored twice in Tottenham's win vs Newcastle... with the Australian claiming Son Heung-min 'set the tone' to help S
1 year, 1 month ago
Premier League: Too early for Spurs title race talk, says Postecoglou
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou ‘gave up’ on football in Australia
1 year, 2 months ago
Ange Postecoglou claims Tottenham 'want to change the destiny of the club' after grinding out hard-fought win at Luton as the Australian hails their 'resilience' after going down to ten men
1 year, 3 months ago
Premier League: Postecoglou hails Spurs’ ‘impact’ in win over Liverpool
1 year, 3 months ago
Ange Postecoglou has already transformed Tottenham with Arsenal comeback
1 year, 3 months ago
VIDEO: Postecoglou wary of getting excited after Tottenham’s win over Man United
1 year, 4 months ago
Ange Postecoglou makes winning start at home as Tottenham beat Manchester United
1 year, 4 months ago
Postecoglou urges Spurs fans to show united front amid protests
1 year, 4 months ago
Ange Postecoglou praises Tottenham’s resilience following Harry Kane’s departure
1 year, 4 months ago
How does an Ange Postecoglou team play – and will his Tottenham succeed in the Premier League?
1 year, 6 months ago
Ange Postecoglou promises exciting ride at Spurs
1 year, 7 months ago
Postecoglou ready and waiting to confound expectations at Spurs
1 year, 7 months ago

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