Ange Postecoglou might be in for more “direct feedback” from Spurs fans if his team underwhelm again when local rivals Chelsea visit.
But the Australian coach reckons he isn’t worried.
“I’ve lived in this world for long enough to know that when people are unhappy they’ll express their opinions. I’m never going to hide. I’m never going to shed that responsibility — that’s fine,” Postecoglou said at a news conference on Friday.
Spurs slipped to 10th in the Premier League standings with a 1-0 loss at Bournemouth on Thursday, and Postecoglou had an exchange with frustrated travelling fans after the final whistle.
The coach described it as “direct feedback” in his post-game comments.
“It doesn’t disappoint me, it doesn’t frustrate me, it doesn’t make me angry,” Postecoglou reiterated on Friday.
“I’m just as determined as ever to get it right. Not because of that, but because of my resolve to bring success to the football club.
“I don’t need support, mate. I don’t worry about contracts, I don’t worry about support,” he added.
“I just want to make sure that what I set out to do I accomplish — bring success to this football club. I’m not going to be deterred in my ambitions or endeavour to do that.”
Postecoglou’s Spurs have been inconsistent, following up big wins with lacklustre performances. After beating champions Manchester City 4-0, Spurs drew 2-2 with Roma in the Europa League and 1-1 with Fulham, before losing to Bournemouth.
Chelsea enter the weekend in second place, with Spurs hoping central defender Cristian Romero (foot injury) will be fit. He was due to train on Friday before a decision is made about his availability for Sunday’s match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Centre-back Ben Davies was set for a scan on his left hamstring after coming off in Thursday’s game in the 62nd minute.
Source: AAP
