'I’m the only voice'– Ange Postecoglou hits back over media silence around Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur Manager Ange Postecoglou is dejected during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, London.

'I’m the only voice'– Ange Postecoglou hits back over media silence around Tottenham

Festus Chuma 09:42 - 05.04.2025

Ange Postecoglou defends himself amid criticism, highlighting lack of support for Spurs and tension with fans and media.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has launched a passionate defence of his role at the club.

The 59-year-old gaffer voiced his frustration over what he sees as a lack of support from both within the club and the wider football community.

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The Australian coach, who is under increasing pressure following Spurs' 16th Premier League defeat of the season, has made it clear that he feels isolated in the battle to steer the club forward.

“I never switch on the TV and hear any sort of strong voice,” Postecoglou said as per BBC.

“The only voice you hear is me. When we're talking about the bigger clubs, there seem to be a lot more voices.”

Postecoglou’s frustration follows Tottenham's 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Thursday night.

During the game, the head coach cupped his ear toward Spurs' travelling supporters after substitute Pape Sarr – who was booed when coming on – scored what appeared to be an equaliser, only for it to be ruled out following a lengthy VAR check.

That gesture drew criticism from Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, but Postecoglou pushed back, arguing that coverage of Spurs is skewed compared to other Premier League giants.

“In the time I've been here, we've had two decisions that have gone for us against Liverpool and there has been a national campaign,” he said.

According to Postecoglou , the lack of vocal backing from former players and media figures has only made his role harder.

“There's never any sort of defending of the club or the club defending itself, which makes it even more difficult because every club goes through tough moments and it's how you react to them.”

Postecoglou pointed to what he believes is a culture at Tottenham of simply “accepting our fate” rather than pushing back when the club is under attack.

“Wherever there's a sore, there's a real pile-on to sort of stick a finger in that sore,” he said.

Off the pitch, Postecoglou has also been involved in tense exchanges with individual fans at matches this season.

“I'm just not at that stage in my life where I'm going to accept people trying to bully you or antagonise me or try to do things that show total disrespect.”

He added, “For young people, a phone is more dangerous than any weapon in the world. Why are you holding up a phone? What are you trying to do?”

Spurs are currently languishing in 14th place, 18 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

“If people don't really see what I'm trying to do, then I don't think they're ever going to see it, so if a trophy is the only way – it seems to be the only way – OK, let's see if we can deliver that.”

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