Ange Postecoglou rails against 'offensive' criticism of Spurs tenure

12/20/2024 05:30 PM

• Manager says his accent leads to 'dismissive' coverage
• Australian says Emery and Nuno had similar treatment

Ange Postecoglou has said some of the criticism he receives is offensive, ­personal and disrespectful. The Tottenham manager, whose attack-minded tactics have been questioned – most recently after Thursday's 4-3 Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Manchester United – ­wonders whether this is influenced by his ­Australian accent or the disdain he shows for established practices.

Postecoglou said he saw the same thing happen to Unai Emery at ­Arsenal and Nuno Espírito Santo when the Portuguese was in charge of Spurs. Emery, now at Aston Villa, was ­ridiculed at times for his ­difficulties with English ­pronunciation. Nuno is doing well at Nottingham Forest after an unhappy 17-game spell at Spurs in 2021.