Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou rubbishes ‘nice football’ comments after defeat to West Ham extends winless run to five matches
Ange Postecoglou, who was incensed, berated his Tottenham squad for lacking “conviction” after they were defeated 2-1 at home by West Ham.
Tottenham has now become the first club to lead 1-0 in five straight Premier League games without winning any of them. They are also the first side to accomplish so at home three times in a row. The run has derailed a season that had looked so promising after they had gained the lead at the top of the table at the beginning of the season, as they have only managed one point from the previous five games.
WHAT NEXT FOR SPURS?
The Lilywhites’ next game is set for Sunday, December 10, at home against Newcastle United, under Postecoglou’s leadership. That game takes place in three days. The Magpies will be hoping for a reaction after they also lost points against Everton, so it should be another close game for the home team.
WHAT POSTECOGLOU SAID
We simply lacked conviction in our shooting, the Australian stated during the post-match press conference (SpursOTM on X). Fatigue is not the cause of it. Although we don’t really demonstrate any conviction in our style of play, we are nonetheless praised for our excellent football performance.
It’s said that we’re playing pleasant stuff, but that’s not my vibe. I want to come out on top. This really serves to feed my enthusiasm since we are just getting started with what we’re aiming to accomplish.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Tottenham has now become the first club to lead 1-0 in five straight Premier League games without winning any of them. They are also the first side to accomplish so at home three times in a row. The run has derailed a season that had looked so promising after they had gained the lead at the top of the table at the beginning of the season, as they have only managed one point from the previous five games.
WHAT NEXT FOR SPURS?
The Lilywhites’ next game is set for Sunday, December 10, at home against Newcastle United, under Postecoglou’s leadership. That game takes place in three days. The Magpies will be hoping for a reaction after they also lost points against Everton, so it should be another close game for the home team.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Cristian Romero’s looping header handed Spurs their seventh consecutive game advantage, but they gave it away as the Hammers fought in the second half behind goals from Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse. Postecoglou, who joined Tottenham in the summer, has drawn a lot of attention for his aggressive approach. Despite a long list of injuries, he continues to believe that winning games is more important than how well his team plays.