"IF I WAS ARNE I WOULD BE ANNOYED!" PRESS CONFERENCE: Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool

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[@ScottJay01]

I haven't felt this type of connection to a manager since Poch, Back Ange all the way!

[@alanpopowicz533]

That's why he is still loved by us all at Celtic Glad to see him doing well

[@glennmaillard9076]

@@alanpopowicz533As do Marinos fans and we Aussies.

[@alanpopowicz533]

@@glennmaillard9076 Yeah loved where everyone he's gone and he's a Winner mate

[@Columbo777]

Until he loses the next game…

[@originalom5027]

But you was Ange out 2 weeks ago?

[@RhythmicEye]

To do what Kinsky did is rare in sport but to do it at that level under those circumstances is something else entirely. Rookie of the year performance!

[@krisis3922]

A truly amazing performance

[@kimberlymitchell2291]

He was phenomenal

[@karlg1535]

​​More than just Vic! dragon, spence, gray & bergvall are all starting to look like they deserve a shout even once the first 11 is full healthy. Which is an excellent position to be in this team will push each other to play better because they'll know a bad performance will hsve them benched.​@@SydneyMoo

[@karlg1535]

@@SydneyMoo forgot about those two. And just remembered vuskovic killing it as well.This club will by flying in a season or two!

[@emospider-man6498]

He's not really a rookie.

[@philipfortune4477]

I go to all the home matches, never heard anyone calling for Ange to go, everyone is fully supportive

[@camtinley]

The Ange Outers are on the internet. There are podcasts that gather a collection of 5th Column destructive, foot soldiers. Their influence is far greater than it should be but they are onto a profitable grift and they are not about to let go.

[@dashmagic6211]

I’m glad to hear that mate as it doesn’t feel like it in these comment sections very often. All you hear is people blaming injuries on him and whining about no plan B etc. They just can’t seem to see….

[@emgo-at7398]

It’s okay the behind the screen Karen’s lol, ANGE ALL THE WAY!

[@markgower783]

Same here Philip, as a club we have constantly changed managers it never worked, all Spurs fans have to realise rome was not built in a day. It does not necessarily mean that Ange will work longer term however this is not the time to twist it is a time to stick.

[@jaredburgess8381]

The whiners and whingers from Spurs are legendary!

[@ollylawson5268]

what a bloke

[@karmic-fleas]

👍👍👍👍

[@karlg1535]

IM LOVING BIG ANGE INSTEAD! Ange out crowd real quiet tn.. back this man! COYS COYS COYS

[@Lebowski53]

Bullshit. You never hear that song anymore. His chant has died down. Our fanbase is cringe. We all know we're going to get pumped by Woolwich and at Anfield, and we have to pretend this bozo knows what he's doing.

[@ayyylma0]

@@Lebowski53 Plastic fan.

[@karlg1535]

@@ayyylma0 his closet is full of Woolwich gear

[@PhilRobjant]

This man is very special and we are honoured to have him as our boss

[@alisonhowell5933]

I was a Poch lover but this guy is next level.We will realise how lucky we were to have him one day💯

[@coq360_6]

I think ange comments about leaving the game alone are very true 5:02

[@jirskyrjenkins1959]

It turns out that the more technology you apply and the more scrutiny you encourage, you actually reduce clarity in sporting decisions rather than improving it. Everything just gets more fuzzy and open to off-field interpretation.

[@fabianchow512]

It was the presser moment of the year … railing against football being robbed of its purity. Many people will feel the same way! The romance of football is the highs and lows not bloody VAR!!!

[@patrickgortley4314]

I’m a Liverpool fan and and Aussie, but love how Ange just tells it how it is!

[@powervibes]

When we get more players back we’ll be a force and these short sighted fans will stop asking for his sacking… Support Spurs 🤍

[@darkbee2359]

Supporters supporting? That's crazy talk, mate!

[@darrynjohnson5808]

Unfortunately the very same fans will still be finding issues they can whinge about….. it’s largely a personality trait for some. COYS

[@UKPOTOFGREED]

Spurs will never be a force hahahah

[@10D-g5d]

Force your way into the top half??

[@ryanhenry3012]

@@darrynjohnson5808 some of us, that understand football, have been saying Anges style of football wont work. We are 12th so I think we have good reason for that. Thats not "whingeing" thats talking the truth. Low and behold he changes how we play last night, much more sensible, and we win. We need consistency now or last night is pointless. Dont accept mediocrity.

[@GaryVanLeuverden]

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. How exciting is it seeing these young players coming through. COYS.

[@PhilBlow]

Great man ange just what Tottenham needs so let's support him

[@dcoleman-zx8oh]

he is completely spot-on

[@KevinsRambles]

As I have said so many times, Ange is the most honest manager/coach in the Premier League. His comments about the game changing are spot on.

[@davida.faulder7280]

Ange is maybe the best coach in the EPL. He just managed that shitty side with a gazillion players out to just BEAT EPL Leaders and best in the world Liverpool and should have won 2-0. Anyone calling for his sacking are just morons who need to rethink their lives.

[@scottjackson3356]

I’m a much more recent fan than many - only seen managers since Nuno. Ange is head and shoulders above the rest!

[@junkbot2.1]

I feel like that rant about VAR speaks for all of us fans

[@paulvannoordwyk8968]

How can anyone hate this guy. He's one of the most straight forward honest guy's. ANGE IN!!!

[@delv2473]

Van dick karate chopped Johnson in the throat and tried to injure Solanke with a sneaky stud rake on his calf but he spent most of the game in the refs ear trying to get players sent off. I swear one angle it show bergval got the slightest touch of the ball . . Rules screwed us last week so there you go. Archie Gray was outstanding as was bergval.

[@NotoriousJawz]

exactly, they only kept showing the "bad" angle on TV but barely showed the angle where he either poked the ball or was very close. The first yellow negates all of this 2nd yellow nonsense anyway. It was a gold medal dive by Diaz.

[@scottmcnaughton539]

The second tackle was a card but the first wasn't close to one. For me they even themselves out so no big deal. Not a fan of either team. But jeez Spurs will be dangerous in a year or two if they get some players back and a few new ones in. There are 3-5 essentially kids out there every week either keeping Spurs in games or winning them. Once they have over a hundred games under their belt they'll be so hard to beat.

[@brucewalden8366]

Go Ange your head and shoulders above the rest

[@mad7016]

RUDE NO NEED TO BE!!!!

[@MrHotspur67]

glad you spotted that stud rake as well. Snidy little bellyacher. Lets not forget this is the man that downed tools at Southampton until he forced them to sell him. Tells you all you need to know about his character.

[@charleshannam]

As a Spurs fan for well over 50 years I'm beginning to realise what Ange is all about. I don't claim to understand (or agree) with everything he does but I hope that we stick with him because it might just be one hell of a ride!

[@RoyWybrow]

Ive been a spurs fan since 4yo in 60's so 60 year wait for league win. Have known Ange from Roar days and know his style and tenacity. Was and still delighted with his appointment to my beloved spurs because he will deliver may take a few seasons longer as epl is tougher but he will deliver. The team is just coming to shape.

[@michaelcarter983]

I've been a spurs fan for 64 years & am best mates with ange coys 😂

[@DRUM19]

💯, great things ahead, Ange has brought us on a tops turvy journey but we can see what he's aiming for and once Levy gives him the tools I think we are in for great success. Coys

[@bellastaffypearmapearman2666]

Bergvil will be as good as odegaard within 2 years. he is pure class just young and growing. with papa also growing as a player we will have a force of a midfield. Just keep this manager and let this players and group grow together as a unit. Good things will come .❤

[@DRUM19]

Reminds me of Modric

[@ZiggyWemyss]

Great young players coming through

[@nicholastaylor5941]

Big ange is the man,enjoy the football we are playing,glad to have the true spurs back

[@tendozaim8087]

happy to see our new keeper doing well for the game...hope ange give Yang minutes to play..really excited to see him on the game...

[@scottjackson3356]

Especially if he is a good crosser!

[@DRUM19]

I'd say he'll get minutes v Tamworth

[@stuart2941]

I also pray to god Ange is still with us in 3-4 years.

[@northlondonathletic]

Interview was spot on, made the changes today to our game and we were a lot more balanced and calm which brought us the result

[@glennmaillard9076]

Liverpool had a lot of the ball as they do, so Spurs, not having the ball anywhere near as much, had to defend more. Never forget that to play a certain way is the main object, but the other team always has other ideas, then you have to play as you’ve trained for when under the kosh. Both Liverpool and Spurs are trained to boss the other team both in attack and defence. And the other team always has an effect on the way you play, whether positively or negatively. So, as Ange said, they were trying to boss and be on the front foot, but Liverpool were trying the same thing, and apparently they’re not a dud team, to judge from their position on the ladder. I’ve already heard pundits saying Liverpool were a bit average, yeah, that happens if the other team is well up for the fight.

[@in2deep590]

Angelo speaks truths

[@ycanionlyevafind1sok]

Turned em round like kippers! And made a good point too! Very smooth

[@kevinrai6620]

Spurs lucky to have him as coach..only rival fans calling for his sack or the 30%deluded fans

[@DRUM19]

Ange is a top bloke, a genuinely great guy we are lucky to have him. He needs the complete backing from Levy and once he 'finally' is provided with the right squad, we will have huge success. He is the right man at this time for our club but up to now has not neen given the right squad. Get the squad right and we start winning trophies. Coys

[@cossiethomas791]

A fantastic performance by the whole team considering our side is depleted. Archie Gray is a talent. Keeper brilliant debut. Bergvall superb performance with Dragusin. Spence was so good too. Solanke is so underrated, but his leadership of the line is helping us. Fans also got us over the line .Only HT. COYS. Best wishes Bentancur.

[@JamesBondi007]

Definitely a “ Better Man “ congrats 🎉

[@SpursTalkShow]

I can't help but love him

[@William-Tyndale]

The fight they showed tonight proves he's the guy. That's what Spurs have been missing for so so long

[@ZiggyWemyss]

O'Hara doesnt love him

[@petewilliam4295]

Spurs players are yet to reach that level Ange needs. Magic happens once he gets a decent squad size. Have faith in the process.

[@brucewalden8366]

He is honest compassionate totally supportive of his players and there unrewarded commitment even when chips are down including uncalled for criticism he remains steadfastly positive even though difficult with so many injuries. No excuses but remains confident

[@paulscrase3877]

There's something exciting brewing at Spurs if Spurs have the backbone to follow this through. Watching the rapid development of players like Bergvall & Gray & imagining them integrated with returning players like Van der Ven is a compelling prospect. Spurs would be crazy to deny themselves the opportunity of finding out how great this might be.

[@ZiggyWemyss]

top comment

[@jackunderhill4444]

Kinsky, DJ Ed Spence, Lucas and of course Archie have been unreal. Young boys balling out 😤

[@whitehart11]

Ange is 100% right about the total confusion in the game We can have rugby scrums at corners but then get bookings for minimal or no contact in open play

[@smcg112]

I can now watch the re and post match interview with Ange as they are different and he provides insight.

[@RobbieDunn]

The only fans calling for the sack for Ange are the Liverpool one It’s exciting football

[@stevepursglove1224]

ANGE is a top man, he tells it as it is. He is not pretentious, just down to earth and honest. Like the other comment, I have not had an affection to one of our managers since Keith Bukinshaw and Poch.

[@wildtalksireland5670]

Bergvall will be world class. Looks to have it all and has a bit of bite. Huge future. Gray and Spence also look great and the new GK. The approach last night was definitely more pragmatic. The way forward.

[@iansmith788]

Great team performance the tactics were spot on,the young players showed what they are capable of, exciting times ahead.

[@videohistorysnippets8963]

He’s still the manager, 9 days into the new year, those expert just keep getting it wrong.

[@matrixology5198]

This time next season we’ll have Sarr, Gray & Bergvall starting as our Mids, they all offer different skill-sets yet combined they’ll be the most potent, dangerous & entertaining Mids to watch…

[@justinboon3811]

When our full squad is back we will be a force to be reckoned with

[@DJ10ROCS]

Fantastic presser from Ange! COYS

[@dannyheatley4825]

I can see the process. Ange will win us a trophy

[@Jasonprins86]

Never chase this coach away He is a great coach. Give him 4years time and I believe he will start winning trophy's 🏆 🎉. He Has the ability to win any game. Young players will do the job while is using them give them time. I'm not a Tottenham fan but a united fan. I can see what's his doing right now. He will come on top 3/4years...

[@rafavandee3807]

Any team would struggle with the players we’ve got out. I think he’s doing a phenomenal job

[@mikenayler5281]

Looks like Vicario might struggle to get his position back. Kinsky was incredible 😮

[@chrisbkinsella]

I’m a pool fan and have to say Postecoglou is spot on. You have a good manager.

[@dennismckay-spurs333]

I love this man I’ve said from the start he’s changing our club for the better in Ange I trust COYS

[@tyger_lyons]

Bergval is going to be one of the best midfielders in the comp in a couple of years thanks to this period of hardship.

[@wpleeder1980]

Well said Ange. COYS

[@petewilliam4295]

Ange always sets a squad that can push at speed for 90-95 mins. It is exertion at levels above normal for that league. At EPL he’s found the highest hurdle as so many players in many teams are at considered peak condition for this sport. The EPL bar is higher and the toll is a lot of soft tissue problems when pushed beyond norm and time is needed for bodies to adapt. That is why his squad usually has many between 23 to 28 years old. It may take more than two seasons this time but when it happens… 👍👍👍👍

[@peterperryman2800]

Are Spurs still saving up to buy a mike so that we can hear the questions clearly?

[@scottjackson3356]

No kidding!!😂

[@Volkl1979]

That’s what the F1 Cart revenue is earmarked to do. Fingers crossed!

[@ZiggyWemyss]

everywhere

[@mikenayler5281]

I didn’t think the first goal was offside and where the line was drawn looked suspect too. 😮

[@andrewheaney6858]

Sometimes wonder who draws the line

[@neil1killick]

Ange: "Liverpool were putting on some really good footballers, some top footballers! I couldn't do the same." His substitution: Son Heung-Min (c) 🔄 T. Werner 72' 🤣😂

[@DRUM19]

Exactly, when he finally gets the squad he deserves, we will have great success.

[@DRUM19]

Truth, he comes out with some belters at times, poor Werner 😂😂😂😂

[@olliemccartney9850]

Mate, let's be real, Son has seen better days and Timo is not 'really good' by any measure.

[@neil1killick]

@@olliemccartney9850 well, yup, that's kind of the point I'm making 🤦‍♂

[@tompeacock9193]

Refreshing. You want this guy at your club. Be patient

[@gavinspicer8399]

Brilliant manager and top bloke. Cov fan here keep that manager for a sustained period of time he will bring spurs success.

[@michaelwhite4799]

He's Spurs Manager and I love him.....

[@ScaleRacing]

I am so proud of our Team. I still believe in Ange and the way we play!! We will overcome!!!! COYS

[@peterreason9131]

Probably the best game they have played all year and the defence actually looked reasonable - it’s only 1 game though and Ange still has a long way to go.

[@Terryb31]

You are not alone Ange, there are thousands out here, shouting at the screen. VAR has absolutely ruined the whole flow of our football game. OFF side rule has never been easy to define, but when it is diagnosed and analysed down to the last millimetre it's a bloody joke. How can the width of a blade of grass be used as any kind of advantage is ridiculous. There has to be a clear cut air gap between the one player and the next to be of any advantage, not just the angle of the player. FIFA and the rest of the Alphabet organisations of this world are all the same. THEY JUST WANT TOTAL CONTROL

[@dragonfx310]

Bergvall deserved the yellow for his challenge on Tsimikas, that much is true. But few are talking about Diaz's dive that was actually given a yellow. They'll complain about fairness but stay awful quiet when it comes to actuality.

[@jaymac6831]

Say what you want about Ange tactically but as a leader and team builder he's top notch as a coach.

[@gregorybedford2349]

Best thing for our Spurs ...our mighty Spurs ! Get behind him and keep the dream alive

[@jimk1525]

Ange is spot on in this presser ..

[@kevincornwall2431]

Easily best interview ange has done....In Ange we trust

[@jimwilson-kl2xs]

The playing field level today for Spurs Ang?

[@kryptonbrandingmedia2047]

Totally agree with Coach.. Archie , Lucas and Djed best thing that happened this pass few weeks for Spurs.. Hope they stay on for long

[@jondickie660]

Support Ange and have patience❤

[@tbone2646]

I think Ange and Arne have a little bromance

[@linde_learn3892]

Back the man!!

[@victorio1988]

Top manager top bloke and spot on re VAR and all this wining..

[@mikenayler5281]

Can’t wait to see Yang, and Son might find that he is under pressure too, when he starts.

[@Markisleo]

Big Ange 🤤💪

[@8ballrocco731]

Thanks Ange ☝🏼

[@kjd9634]

Coys❤

[@Wendy-mf6yi]

Ange. Honest and articulate ❤❤

[@mikechase7448]

Where's the microphone for the questions??? !!!!!!!

[@ericmcbride92]

As a Celtic fan, I’m clearly going to be biased in favour of big Ange. That aside, I believe that it would be an act of extreme folly (another) by Spurs to remove him at this time.

[@lordlucan66]

After the game almost all of the punditry was about refereeing decisions. I feel refereeing became the focus of the game because of Alex Ferguson's manipulation of officals to give united a another advantage. Ange is absolutely spot on about referees being human, one decision even a really bad one doesn't control the whole 90 min, they will always make mistakes throughout a game but over the course of a season things equal out. That's why Ferguson constantly criticised because he didn't what it to even out he wanted it all his way. They need to refocus on teams performances not referees

[@paulrose6342]

If spurs sack ang then they should sack the board coys

[@esromesrom321]

ANGE THE MAN. ⚽️🐓

[@chrisharris8897]

I’d say it’s only the non football brain fans wanting Ange out, anyone can see on our day we can match the best, a couple more quality additions and get over this ridiculous injury phase and we’ll start becoming more consistent More “ Back Ange “ please in the comments

[@gunnysreviews9411]

The toxic sludge Spurs fans are quiet today lol

[@Mikilangelo]

The title is misleading. If you are putting quotes, then quote verbatim. He said: "Arne would be DISAPPOINTED", not "Annoyed". Big difference.

[@michaelcarter983]

What a manager! Might shut the moaners up (for 2 minutes) 😂

[@nathanwigginton2337]

Funny when he’s not stubborn, changes his tactics and plays move cover in midfield, it works better. I think fans have every right to hold the manager accountable to results, especially when he doesn’t change anything. When he does - it works. Not rocket science, pep had to add a DCM to his attacking formation. When Ang has two double pivots. We look much better

[@emospider-man6498]

"It takes an Aussie from the other side of the world to tell you how to protect YOUR game" Brilliant. Never, ever sack Ange Postecoglu

[@MrSpurs]

I hope some of our fans listen to this and start to wake up a bit. There has been so much rubbish, mainly on Twitter rather than with fans I know, about Ange and his ability to not adapt, that the injuries are just excuses and he is not up to the job. It’s absolute BS and when people spout this nonsense I know they don’t have a deep understand football or what it takes to build something special and have success. All the signs are there to see and this result is a positive combination of the performance and result, but what we are seeing every game is performance, effort, and belief in a way of playing that give huge hope and potential for the future. I think people also forget, we are a mid-table side historically, but some fans act like we have a right to be challenging for the league. Poch overachieved when he shouldn’t have - based on wage bill which historically has a correlation with team performance, we should be 6th/7th every year. Ange over performed in his first season and this season has had to put up with only having a squad availability of only 73%, our second lowest in the past 11 seasons-what do people expect? Like Ange said, we are having to play young and inexperienced players week in, week out. Gray as a CB in the hardest league in the world when he’s a number 8. I don’t get people’s thought process-take away over 25% of any workforce and you’re going to get a drop in productivity. End of rant. Back Ange and up the Spurs.

[@linde_learn3892]

#AngeIN

[@vidalmontgomery4400]

Time to introduce points or goals difference AFTER THE GAME , and revoke cards for incorrect decisions, and keep the game at 90 minutes of ACTUAL FOOTBALL

[@BuR70N]

Anges comments on taking ownership of the club and the fans expectations and victory - how could anyone in good faith want to throw the guy out after a not even two full seasons. Sad how interchangeable people can be !

[@wishvakrish3583]

Bruh That was clearly a 3-0 game It’s sad that we missed some open chances

[@johnmason2181]

Why aren't the managers & players saying the same thing? Who really wants the ref to say what we can see on the screen? Absolutely pointless.

[@chrisriley6851]

why in 2025 can we not hear the questions being asked at the same volume as the answers !

[@GJSpurs26]

I don't get this clown. He clearly blamed the ref on Sunday with that "all things equal and balanced" nonsense, but now he says he wasn't. He clearly ADAPTED his tactics this time after the 3-6 thrashing two weeks ago, but he's insistent that he hasn't changed anything and that he was forced to. Even when I want to give him credit for adapting, he throws it in your face and says no, I wasn't! Regardless, brilliant performance by the team. Resolute. Determined. Organised. COYS.

[@jakhaughton1800]

Football could learn from rugby. They’ve had ‘VAR’ or an eye in the sky to help the referee and his discussions with the eye in the sky are relayed to all in the stadium.