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ANGE POSTECOGLOU claims that Tottenham’s critics revel in turning “gold into c**p” while minimizing his team’s achievements.
This is his chance to transform a challenging season into something golden by making a significant impact in the Europa League and clinching the club’s first trophy in 17 years.
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The Australian manager shared his thoughts on the narrative surrounding Spurs when asked about a penalty incident involving Brennan Johnson at the end of Sunday’s 3-1 triumph over Southampton.
Winger Johnson was eager to take a penalty he earned during injury time, aiming for his first Premier League hat-trick for the club.
However, substitute Mathys Tel took the kick instead, finalizing the score at 3-1 and leaving Johnson feeling disappointed.
Postecoglou, speaking with the media before Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt, voiced his frustration regarding how the incident was reported, stating: “We scored, we won. I’m thrilled.
“It’s astounding, it’s just . . . literally turning gold into c**p when it comes to Tottenham.
“Seriously. If we’re up 2-1 against Frankfurt and awarded a penalty in the dying moments, I want the best penalty taker stepping up.
“A common criticism of this club has been its historical struggle to win. The winning mentality in those final moments is to find the net. We scored.
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“Yet, somehow, in this alternative universe where everything Tottenham does is wrong, it’s being perceived negatively.
“I was excited because, as I mentioned, if we get a penalty in the last moments for a third goal, it’s significant. I’m very happy with how the players handled that situation.”
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This isn’t the first instance where the pressured coach has directed criticism at the perception surrounding the club from the wider football community.
Recently, he voiced disappointment regarding the lack of support for the club from television pundits.
Critics may argue that maintaining a positive outlook on Tottenham has been difficult due to their poor performance in the Premier League, where they find themselves in 14th place with 16 losses from 31 matches.
However, there lies a significant chance to redeem themselves with the prospect of glory in Europe — aiming for the club’s first trophy since their success in the 2008 League Cup.
This would serve as a perfect opportunity to demonstrate to critics that their negative opinions have been unfounded during this challenging season.
Supporters of long-time rivals Arsenal did just that, chanting ‘Are you Tottenham in disguise?’ towards Real Madrid during their impressive 3-0 victory over the Spanish club on Tuesday.
Despite this, Johnson, 23, stressed: “I’m primarily focused on winning the Europa League for the sake of our players and staff.
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“I’m not worried about what others chant or the criticism. I tuned out from that a long time ago.
“I have a deep bond with my teammates, the entire staff, and the management team.
“We’ve created a genuine close-knit community and have all faced criticism at different times.
“This shared experience is something that connects us, fostering an understanding among us.
“In competitions like this, our ambition to progress is fueled by our desire to support one another, especially after weathering challenges together.
“There would be no greater joy than to celebrate with those who have endured just like I have.”
