Tottenham Hotspur's manager, Ange Postecoglou, has expressed frustration over the lack of respect shown towards him and other Premier League managers. Despite receiving criticism for his tactics throughout a somewhat inconsistent season, Postecoglou remains dedicated to his principles of high-intensity attacking football. Spurs endured a five-match winless streak in all competitions before finally securing back-to-back wins against Southampton in the Premier League and Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. During the latter, Tottenham held a 3-0 lead against United before surviving a tense final stretch to win 4-3. Reflecting on his 26 years of managerial experience, Postecoglou believes that the hard work he has put in over the years warrants more respect, a sentiment he shares with other managers who have faced similar criticism, such as Unai Emery and Nuno Espirito Santo.
Postecoglou, who has previously stated that managing Spurs is more challenging than being the Prime Minister due to the intense focus on immediate results, admits that his approach may not be to everyone’s taste. However, despite Tottenham's current position in 10th place in the Premier League, they boast one of the best goal differences in the league, with only Liverpool and Chelsea surpassing them in that regard. Postecoglou is aware that not everyone agrees with his style, but he defends his approach as part of a healthy footballing environment where differing opinions are common. While some of the feedback has been constructive, he believes that a lot of it has been unfairly dismissive of his efforts and the results Tottenham has achieved.
Looking ahead to Tottenham’s match against league leaders Liverpool, Postecoglou remains confident in his approach, regardless of external criticism. Some managers, like Liverpool’s Arne Slot, have praised Tottenham’s style of play, acknowledging the team's exciting football, while others, such as former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher, have criticized Postecoglou’s decision to maintain the same approach regardless of the match’s circumstances. In response to the criticism, Postecoglou remains unfazed, emphasizing that he doesn’t need external validation to continue doing what he does. Although he respects the opinions of pundits, he also believes some of the criticism aimed at him has been unnecessarily harsh. Postecoglou is determined to stay focused on his vision for the team and will continue to do so regardless of the outside noise.
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