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Spurs' Brighton collapse Postecoglou's 'worst defeat'

Ange Postecoglou lambasted an "unacceptable" second-half performance from Tottenham in their 3-2 loss at Brighton and admitted it was the worst defeat of his tenure at the club.

Soccer • 07 Oct 24

Ange empathy for Ten Hag's 'real tough job' at United

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou believes management has turned into an "even more impossible" job and expressed his sympathy for Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag.

Soccer • 28 Sep 24

Ange Postecoglou is in year two of a four-year contract at Tottenham

Postecoglou bemused by criticism over success claim

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has defended his belief of "always winning things" in a second year at a club.

Soccer • 17 Sep 24

Postecoglou has backed Bentancur to atone for his 'error'

Postecoglou: Bentancur can atone for Son remark

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledged Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur made a big mistake with his alleged racist remark regarding team-mate Son Heung-min, but promised to give him an opportunity to atone for his error.

Soccer • 13 Sep 24

"That is probably the worst experience I have had as a football manager in a game."

City game the worst experience of Postecoglou's career

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has described Tuesday night as the "worst experience" of his management career.

Soccer • 17 May 24

The former Celtic manager aired his frustrations in the post-match press conference

Livid Postecoglou laments 'fragile' Spurs foundations

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou insisted the last 48 hours had shown the club's foundations are fragile after the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in front of a subdued home crowd ended hopes of a top four finish.

Soccer • 14 May 24

Postecoglou thinks Spurs fans will be right behind their team against Man City

Postecoglou: 100% of Spurs fans want to beat Man City

Ange Postecoglou says he would not be able to understand Tottenham fans wanting their side to lose at home to Manchester City on Tuesday.

Soccer • 13 May 24

'Nowhere near good enough' - Ange seethes at Spurs

Ange Postecoglou claimed responsibility for an abject Tottenham display after their 2-0 loss at Chelsea and admitted his players looked to have lost belief in his football.

Soccer • 02 May 24

Ange Postecoglou's Spurs side hogged possession against West Ham but struggled to create many clear-cut chances

Postecoglou craves joystick to control Spurs players

Ange Postecoglou felt Tottenham's 1-1 draw at West Ham was a step in the right direction despite dropping more points in the top-four race on a night when their attack failed to click.

Soccer • 03 Apr 24

The Spurs boss insists where they finish this year will be the foundation for what they do next season

Postecoglou: I came to Spurs to challenge for the title

Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham to be in the Premier League title race in 12 months' time.

Soccer • 02 Apr 24

Spurs are heading to Ange Postecoglou's home town at the end of the season

Spurs' friendly Down Under not a blunder - Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou has labelled Tottenham's post-season friendly in Melbourne as a "unique opportunity" but admitted it is unlikely to become a regular occurrence.

Soccer • 29 Mar 24

One-cap Sweden international Lucas Bergvall will link up with Spurs in the summer

Spurs pip Barcelona to Sweden international Bergvall

Tottenham have managed to beat Barcelona to the signature of highly-rated Sweden teenager Lucas Bergvall.

Soccer • 02 Feb 24

Neal Maupay's celebration appeared to anger Spurs players

If you want to fight, get in a MMA cage - Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou was pleased Tottenham regained their composure to storm back to earn a crucial 3-2 home win over Brentford but told both sets of players to enter the UFC ring if they want to focus on grappling over goals.

Soccer • 01 Feb 24

Transfers wrap: Moyes silent on Phillips, Perisic moves

David Moyes has remained tight-lipped on West Ham's pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips.

Soccer • 19 Jan 24

Jordan Henderson looks set to leave Al-Ettifaq

Transfers: Henderson linked with Ajax, Reguilon to Bees

England midfielder Jordan Henderson looks set to leave Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq and join Ajax, according to reports.

Soccer • 17 Jan 24

Emotions ran high towards the end of Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth on New Year's Eve

Postecoglou plays down melee as New Year greeting

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou played down his heated touchline exchange with Bournemouth's backroom staff towards the end of an entertaining 3-1 home win.

Soccer • 31 Dec 23

Ange Postecoglou: 'Everything they had they gave and that's all I can ask for'

Postecoglou has sympathy for his 'tired' Spurs players

Ange Postecoglou defended his "tired" Tottenham team after they were blown away in a six-goal thriller at Brighton.

Soccer • 29 Dec 23

Hugo Lloris made 444 appearances for the north London club

Lloris nears MLS switch to Los Angeles

Former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris is closing in on a move to Los Angeles FC.

Soccer • 28 Dec 23

Cristian Romero will be out of action for four to five weeks

Updated Postecoglou expects January moves after Romero injury

Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham will do their January transfer business earlier than usual after the club were hit by another injury blow, to Cristian Romero.

Soccer • 27 Dec 23

Postecoglou: Super League proposal 'detached' from game

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says ideas like the European Super League often come from people who are "detached from what this game is all about".

Soccer • 22 Dec 23

Ange Postecoglou looks on during Tottenham's 2-0 victory at Nottingham Forest on Friday night

Postecoglou bemoans lack of discipline at Spurs

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was delighted with his side's composure as they made it back-to-back wins for the first time since October with a 2-0 Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 16 Dec 23

Ange Postecoglou are five games without a win

Postecoglou not for turning, despite Spurs results

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is adamant that he will stick to his ideals amid growing pressure but conceded that the club have work to do in attack as they have not been able to convert their dominance in Premier League games into goals.

Soccer • 08 Dec 23

Son unhappy with Tottenham's "unacceptable" form

has brandished Tottenham's five-match winless run as "unacceptable" but eased fears over his own fitness.

Soccer • 08 Dec 23

Ange Postecoglou - pictured
as manager of Yokohama F.Marinos in 2019 - ahead of pre-season friendly against Man City in 2019, the only occasion the two managers have crossed paths. Also pictured are Takuya Kida and City's Phil Foden

Guardiola hails Premier League impact of Postecoglou

Pep Guardiola believes the Premier League is better for the arrival of Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.

Soccer • 01 Dec 23

After a strong start to the season, Ange Postecoglou's side have exprienced a drop-off in results

Postecoglou backs Spurs trajectory despite latest loss

Ange Postecoglou remained defiant and insisted Tottenham were on the path to being "a very good football team" despite a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa consigning them to a third consecutive defeat.

Soccer • 26 Nov 23