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Manager Ange Postecoglou
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Sack you. Admin tried several times but you are even more anti-flush than Ange Postecoglou it seems.
Fuck off dick head
Without a dramatic league turn around I really can’t see him being here next season.
IMHO they’ve given him longer than normal because of the injuries in order not to discourage potential candidates .
I can see them sacking him if we lose to Villa.
Ange Postecoglou responds after Leyton Orient boss' apology
Ange Postecoglou has hit back at Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens after he made a jibe towards the Tottenham boss last Saturday.
Ange Postecoglou responds after Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens' apology for injuries jibe at Tottenham
- Ange Postecoglou has responded to Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens
- The League One boss made a joke about Postecoglou last week but has since apologised
- LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Does the Premier League REALLY need to look at goal celebrations?
Published: 11:06 GMT, 8 February 2025 |
Ange Postecoglou has hit back at Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens after he made a jibe towards the Tottenham boss last Saturday.
Orient fell to a 1-0 defeat by Stockport and when asked during a post-match interview whether injuries had contributed to the loss, Wellens said: 'I'm not Ange Postecoglou, keep using it as an excuse.'
Wellens has since apologised for his remark, admitting he is 'deeply embarrassed' by it and that it was a 'stupid comment'.
As Spurs prepare to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, their absentee list could sit at a Premier League-high 11 players.
When asked whether Wellens had been in contact to apologise personally, Postecoglou was conservative with his words and implied that the Orient boss has had his minutes of fame.
'He's had his five minutes, that's good enough for me', he said.
Postecoglou was then asked whether fans and pundits may be beginning to grow tired of the narrative that Tottenham are incapacitated by their injury woes.
Spurs have endured a nightmare campaign in the Premier League, slipping to 14th in the table after 13 defeats from 24 matches.
Postecoglou has been forced to chop and change his side frequently over the course of the season so far, hit with injuries to several key defenders including Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie.
'I don't know how it's a narrative when you are just stating facts,' the Aussie said.
'If people don't see a situation where you are missing something significant, there is nothing I can say to that. If they say, "well, that shouldn't really make a difference", I don't know how to answer that.
'I get that people's senses get dulled or people get bored — everyone wants a bit of drama. But that's not drama, that's just stating facts.
'We have been missing some really key players for a long time and have had to deal with that. Whether people see that as significant or not… If people think I'm trying to create a story out of nothing, I don't know what to say about that.'
Postecoglou added: 'As for other managers, he's [Wellens] had his five minutes, so let's move on.'
Spurs, who have a close relationship with Orient, sent academy stars Jamie Donley and Josh Keeley to the League One club for a season-long loan at the start of the campaign.
Former Tottenham captain Harry Kane also completed a loan spell there early in his career, while Spurs women regularly play their home games at Orient's Brisbane Road.
Orient have beaten Spurs just twice in their club history - once in 1909 and most recently in 1985.
Spurs have won 10, drawn three and lost just two games to the East London side over the 116 years they have faced each other.
You .. you realise he can perm people right?
I said mean things to cultists and took my time suspended. No regrets, it was very satisfying.
The only element missing from reaching critical mass is this …. No replacement …the Mason caretaker again is a conspicuous cliche that’s as embarrassing to levy as keeping ange in remains
Bumbling our way til the end without too much heavy petting with relegation and levy will be content to stand pat
End of season levy will thank ange for his endeavours while ushering in the next poor lamb
The geezer has had a sense of humour and personality bypass. Where is all the good old Aussie mate stuff now?Ange Postecoglou responds after Leyton Orient boss' apology
Ange Postecoglou has hit back at Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens after he made a jibe towards the Tottenham boss last Saturday.www.dailymail.co.uk
Ange Postecoglou responds after Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens' apology for injuries jibe at Tottenham
By YASEEN ZAMAN
- Ange Postecoglou has responded to Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens
- The League One boss made a joke about Postecoglou last week but has since apologised
- LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Does the Premier League REALLY need to look at goal celebrations?
Published: 11:06 GMT, 8 February 2025 |
Ange Postecoglou has hit back at Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens after he made a jibe towards the Tottenham boss last Saturday.
Orient fell to a 1-0 defeat by Stockport and when asked during a post-match interview whether injuries had contributed to the loss, Wellens said: 'I'm not Ange Postecoglou, keep using it as an excuse.'
Wellens has since apologised for his remark, admitting he is 'deeply embarrassed' by it and that it was a 'stupid comment'.
As Spurs prepare to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, their absentee list could sit at a Premier League-high 11 players.
When asked whether Wellens had been in contact to apologise personally, Postecoglou was conservative with his words and implied that the Orient boss has had his minutes of fame.
'He's had his five minutes, that's good enough for me', he said.
Postecoglou was then asked whether fans and pundits may be beginning to grow tired of the narrative that Tottenham are incapacitated by their injury woes.
Spurs have endured a nightmare campaign in the Premier League, slipping to 14th in the table after 13 defeats from 24 matches.
Postecoglou has been forced to chop and change his side frequently over the course of the season so far, hit with injuries to several key defenders including Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie.
'I don't know how it's a narrative when you are just stating facts,' the Aussie said.
'If people don't see a situation where you are missing something significant, there is nothing I can say to that. If they say, "well, that shouldn't really make a difference", I don't know how to answer that.
'I get that people's senses get dulled or people get bored — everyone wants a bit of drama. But that's not drama, that's just stating facts.
'We have been missing some really key players for a long time and have had to deal with that. Whether people see that as significant or not… If people think I'm trying to create a story out of nothing, I don't know what to say about that.'
Postecoglou added: 'As for other managers, he's [Wellens] had his five minutes, so let's move on.'
Spurs, who have a close relationship with Orient, sent academy stars Jamie Donley and Josh Keeley to the League One club for a season-long loan at the start of the campaign.
Former Tottenham captain Harry Kane also completed a loan spell there early in his career, while Spurs women regularly play their home games at Orient's Brisbane Road.
Orient have beaten Spurs just twice in their club history - once in 1909 and most recently in 1985.
Spurs have won 10, drawn three and lost just two games to the East London side over the 116 years they have faced each other.
True colours coming through and they don’t look good.
I’m not sure why you get banned, I’ve yet to see anything particularly offensive. The people you’re beefing with are here looking for a ruck. I don’t see why you get the can when you’re just giving them what they asked for.
Yeah don't hold your breath
Is what it is mate. Down to volume of votes. I say things people really don’t want to hear that wind them up and I’m not afraid to give abuse back, always going to attract the votes.
Wounded animal
Perm? We talking about your hair dresser?
To be fair the cheap shot was pretty low from the O’s manger.
Amazing that Iraola is winning at Goodison with multiple kids in the team, players out of position, lots of key players out etc .. 2-0 up as well, we were 3 down by half time there.
Here was me thinking if you had an injury crisis you’d be lucky to not lose every game 4-0 or to be able to beat Tamworth in 90.
Here was me thinking if you had an injury crisis you’d be lucky to not lose every game 4-0 or to be able to beat Tamworth in 90.
2 players that don’t usually start for them?
It's the length of time not just the amount, we beat city with an injury crisis. Don't agree that it's an excuse but should recognise what the excuse is.
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I can't put my finger on it. Almost like one group of players has a proper coach and the other has someone totally unqualified for the job.
I'm sure we'll figure it out eventually...
At this point, it’s a terminal injury crisis and if we lose to Villa, the chances are it won’t improve until after he’s sacked.
Whatever, managers come, managers go.