Ange Postecoglou admits he's 'not interested' in Tottenham's set piece struggles... as Spurs boss quotes Billy Joel and says he WILL build a successful side in north London
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ange Postecoglou admits he's 'not interested' in Tottenham's set piece struggles... as Spurs boss quotes Billy Joel and says he WILL build a successful side in north London

Daily Mail  

Ange Postecoglou admits everyone else may be right. Admits he might be listening to too much Billy Joel but there's simply no way he's going to let himself become preoccupied with the goals his team are conceding from set-pieces. Ange Postecoglou is not going to become preoccupied with Spurs' defending from set-pieces He quoted Billy Joel's You May Be Right by declaring 'it's maybe a lunatic you're looking for' in his steadfast reasoning Spurs have conceded 14 goals from set-pieces in the Premier League this season, all but two of those since the start of December. Arsenal's set-piece routines involved Ben White attempting to distract Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario by unfastening the Velcro on his gloves. Arsenal tried to distract goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario during the North London derby Timo Werner will miss the last five games of Tottenham's campaign after injury against Arsenal 'It's never been where my focus lies.

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'It hurts a lot': Ange Postecoglou reacts after Tottenham's shock loss to Leicester... as Spurs boss insists 'I can't task any more of this group' despite fourth straight defeat
2 months ago

'It hurts a lot': Ange Postecoglou reacts after Tottenham's shock loss to Leicester... as Spurs boss insists 'I can't task any more of this group' despite fourth straight defeat

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Why the Arsenal players will be laughing at Mikel Arteta behind his back Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss scored as Leicester came from behind to win Ange Postecoglou has admitted Tottenham's 2-1 loss to strugglers Leicester 'hurts a lot'. 'We are going to look at a lot of things, but in terms of …

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
3 months, 1 week 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

Daily Mail  

Join Mail+ to read Ian Herbert's unmissable column every Tuesday, plus more of your favourite writers, exclusive stories and in-depth sports reporting It is never a good sign when a football manager displays an iciness about his own team’s supporters. Graeme Souness wrote in these pages two weeks ago about the hard watch that Premier League football has become at …

Why Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham are the Premier League’s weirdest, wildest ride
3 months, 1 week ago

Why Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham are the Premier League’s weirdest, wildest ride

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. “If people want me to change my approach, it’s not going to …

Ange Postecoglou: Impossible to compare respective projects of Spurs and Chelsea
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ange Postecoglou: Impossible to compare respective projects of Spurs and Chelsea

Hindustan Times  

Ange Postecoglou believes it is impossible to compare Tottenham’s current project with London rivals Chelsea. “It’s different in both approaches and really almost impossible to compare what we’re trying to do.” Postecoglou’s current energy is being poured into breaking Spurs’ cycle of inconsistency which has seen them win six and lose six of their 14 league games this season. “So, …

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou aims dig at Arsenal and other Premier League rivals as he says he's seen 'so much violin playing' over injuries
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou aims dig at Arsenal and other Premier League rivals as he says he's seen 'so much violin playing' over injuries

Daily Mail  

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou took a pop at his side's Premier League rivals as he praised his squad players for the way they have stepped in for injured stars. Ange Postecoglou aimed a dig at other Premier League teams moaning about injuries 'But at some point, I need to also acknowledge the massive effort that all these guys are putting …

Ange Postecoglou takes responsibility as Tottenham loses to lowly Ipswich Town in EPL boilover
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ange Postecoglou takes responsibility as Tottenham loses to lowly Ipswich Town in EPL boilover

ABC  

Ange Postecoglou has suffered another setback in his roller-coaster season with Tottenham Hotspur, and has ended up shouldering the blame for his side's chronic inconsistency following a second loss in four days. Spurs succumbed 2-1 at home to previously winless Ipswich on Monday morning, gifting the struggling Tractor Boys their first Premier League victory in 22 years with an insipid …

Ange Postecoglou hails ‘unbelievable’ Dominic Solanke after Spurs thrash Villa
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ange Postecoglou hails ‘unbelievable’ Dominic Solanke after Spurs thrash Villa

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 Ange Postecoglou paid tribute to “unbelievable” Tottenham forward …

We needed to stay composed – Ange Postecoglou outlines Spurs’ failings at Palace
5 months ago

We needed to stay composed – Ange Postecoglou outlines Spurs’ failings at Palace

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. He said: “It was a game that turned into a bit of …

Ange Postecoglou snaps back at a Sky Sports reporter after he was asked why his message 'wasn't getting through' during Tottenham's 2-0 defeat by Chelsea
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ange Postecoglou snaps back at a Sky Sports reporter after he was asked why his message 'wasn't getting through' during Tottenham's 2-0 defeat by Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Ange Postecoglou could not contain his rage as he watched Tottenham crumble at Chelsea, admitting afterwards that they have bigger problems than being vulnerable from set-pieces. Ange Postecoglou could not contain his rage as he watched Tottenham crumble at Chelsea Tottenham suffered third consecutive Premier League loss, damaging their top-four hopes Once again Spurs were unable to protect themselves from …

Chelsea punish Tottenham’s glaring weakness to leave Ange Postecoglou with his first Spurs crisis
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Chelsea punish Tottenham’s glaring weakness to leave Ange Postecoglou with his first Spurs crisis

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. open image in gallery Mauricio Pochettino, left, handed Ange Postecoglou a third …

Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham DON'T have a problem with defending set pieces despite conceding twice from corners in dramatic defeat by Arsenal - and he admits 'there's a lot more than that to fi
11 months ago

Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham DON'T have a problem with defending set pieces despite conceding twice from corners in dramatic defeat by Arsenal - and he admits 'there's a lot more than that to fi

Daily Mail  

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecolgou is adamant his side do not have a problem with defending set pieces after his side fell to a North London Derby defeat. Ange Postecoglou has insisted Tottenham do not have issues defending set pieces Spurs conceded twice from corners in their 3-2 defeat by title-chasing arch rivals Arsenal 'For us it's about focusing on …

DANNY MURPHY: Ange Postecoglou needs to adapt or Tottenham will suffer against Arsenal... it's admirable to have strong principles but there's nothing wrong in mixing it up
11 months ago

DANNY MURPHY: Ange Postecoglou needs to adapt or Tottenham will suffer against Arsenal... it's admirable to have strong principles but there's nothing wrong in mixing it up

Daily Mail  

Tottenham don't tend to deviate from 'Angeball'. It's admirable to have strong principles but in a one-off derby against one of the best pressing teams in the country, there's also nothing wrong in mixing things up to avoid playing into Arsenal's hands. I wouldn't see any shame in Ange Postecoglou introducing a couple of surprises to knock Mikel Arteta's title …

Ange Postecoglou not worried by Tottenham’s slow starts
1 year ago

Ange Postecoglou not worried by Tottenham’s slow starts

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. Postecoglou’s side have not scored in the first half at Tottenham Hotspur …

Ange Postecoglou dreams big but Tottenham must face reality after Fulham thumping
1 year ago

Ange Postecoglou dreams big but Tottenham must face reality after Fulham thumping

The Telegraph  

In recent weeks, Ange Postecoglou has been unwilling to engage with the idea that Tottenham Hotspur are simply in a battle for Champions League places. It may not be a truth that Postecoglou wishes to confront, but it is the truth nonetheless that his players are indeed locked in a tussle for the Champions League places, rather than anything more. …

Tired Tottenham’s off night ‘understandable’ – Ange Postecoglou
1 year, 3 months ago

Tired Tottenham’s off night ‘understandable’ – Ange Postecoglou

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 Ange Postecoglou defended his “tired” Tottenham team after …

There’s a long way to go – Ange Postecoglou staying grounded despite Spurs form
1 year, 5 months ago

There’s a long way to go – Ange Postecoglou staying grounded despite Spurs form

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. “It doesn’t really add any significance because whatever happens Friday night there’s …

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, 5 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

Daily Mail  

Ange Postecoglou hailed his side's performance in victory over Luton and claimed Spurs players were desperate to 'change the destiny of the club.' The north London outfit climbed to the Premier League summit thanks to Micky van de Ven's second half strike which was expertly set up by the in-form James Maddison. Ange Postecoglou hailed his side's performanceafter they secured …

Which Tottenham players will suit Ange Postecoglou’s style?
1 year, 9 months ago

Which Tottenham players will suit Ange Postecoglou’s style?

New York Times  

When Ange Postecoglou starts working with the Tottenham Hotspur players next month, the first thing he will evaluate is their bravery. As one regular Postecoglou watcher put it to me this week: “There’s more chance of the sun rising in the west than him playing a Conte-style three at the back.” GO DEEPER This is Ange Postecoglou: The history, the …

Tottenham’s lengthy to-do list after appointing Ange Postecoglou as manager
1 year, 9 months ago

Tottenham’s lengthy to-do list after appointing Ange Postecoglou as manager

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. Here’s the lengthy to-do list the north London side have to get …

Postecoglou not distracted by Spurs talk ahead of Celtic’s treble bid
1 year, 9 months ago

Postecoglou not distracted by Spurs talk ahead of Celtic’s treble bid

The Hindu  

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou said he is not distracted by media reports linking him with the vacant job at Tottenham Hotspur, with his focus solely on the Scottish Cup final where his team can seal a domestic treble. British media reported that the Australian is Spurs’ next target to replace Antonio Conte, who made an acrimonious exit from the Premier …

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