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ANGE POSTECOGLOU had a bust-up with a fan and then slammed the state of the club as the Tottenham boss lost his temper.
The Aussie was left fuming on Tuesday night as Spurs lost 2-0 to Manchester City in a defeat which ended their hopes of qualifying for the European Champions League.
In the build-up to the crucial England Premier Soccer League game, Postecoglou was unhappy over suggestions his team and fans wouldn’t mind losing to help prevent rivals Arsenal winning the league.
He said: “I understand the rivalry, but I’ve never and will never understand if someone wants their own team to lose. That’s not what sport is about.”
But the atmosphere inside the stadium was unusually quiet despite it being such a crucial game in Tottenham’s season. And some supporters were even seen jokingly celebrating City’s goals. While on the touchline during the match, Postecoglou was involved in a row with a supporter. A shock video has emerged of him shouting at a fan sat behind his team’s dugout. The 58-year-old boss rages and points at a supporter, saying: “Just so I know who you are.”
It is unclear what angered Postecoglou and what else is said in the footage. And the manager had not calmed down when he spoke in a press conference after Erling Haaland’s double sank Spurs.
Incensed by some people’s attitude towards the game, Postecoglou ranted: “The last 48 hours have revealed that the foundations are fairly fragile. That’s what I feel. The last 48 hours have revealed a fair bit to me. But it just means I’ve got to go back to the drawing board with some things.”
Tottenham’s loss means they will play Europa League football next season and Aston Villa get the last Champions League spot. Spurs’ form has been disastrous in recent weeks, winning just three of their last ten games.
And it’s not the first time Postecoglou has lost his cool, recently snapping during a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. — www.thesun.co.uk
Online Reporter