Postecoglou gets Tottenham fact embarrassingly wrong on live TV
Ange Postecoglou guided his Tottenham side to a huge victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League.
Spurs went away to Germany and managed to secure a 1-0 win against the Bundesliga side to make it to the semi-finals.
Dominic Solanke opened the scoring from the penalty spot, with his goal enough for a 2-1 aggregate win, setting up a semi-final showdown with Bodo/Glimt.
Postecoglou makes bizarre semi-final statement
Ahead of the game, the Australian did his customary interview with the broadcasters of the Champions League, TNT Sports.
He said that he did not take it for granted that they were a win away from making the semi-finals, as that’s not something that commonly happens for Spurs.
However, Lilywhite Rose, an independent account that covers all things about the club, particularly the academy, quickly pointed out the bizarre statement.
Lilywhite Rose wrote on X, correcting the Spurs boss, saying: “We’ve been in seven semi-finals in the last nine years, Angelos.”
Tottenham fans will clearly not be impressed with his comments
Postecoglou’s comments ahead of the Frankfurt clash, downplaying Tottenham’s history of reaching semi-finals, have only deepened the growing rift between him and the fanbase, exacerbating an already tense relationship.
His remarks reflect a disconnect, suggesting he views the current campaign as a success merely for reaching the Europa League semi-finals, while ignoring the broader context of Tottenham’s dismal season.
Sitting 15th in the Premier League with 17 losses in 31 games, Spurs are far from the competitive force fans expect, especially with a world-class stadium and a squad that could be valued at close to £1billion.
| Premier League 2024/25 | Position | Points |
| Tottenham | 15th | 37 |
| Wolves | 16th | 35 |
| West Ham | 17th | 35 |
Postecoglou’s apparent satisfaction with a mid-tier European run, while the team struggles domestically, feels tone-deaf to supporters who demand more ambition and accountability.
His inability to acknowledge the club’s recent semi-final appearances, seven in nine years, comes across as dismissive of Tottenham’s legacy, further alienating fans already frustrated by his tactical stubbornness and lack of results.
This season is anything but acceptable, and such statements only fuel the perception that the Australian is out of touch with the fanbase’s expectations, driving a wedge that may soon become irreparable if results don’t improve.