Ange Postecoglou Defends Response to Spurs Fans Amid Chelsea Loss

Ange Postecoglou faced backlash from Tottenham fans during their 1-0 loss to Chelsea, where his decisions sparked controversy. Following a substitution that led to fans chanting 'you don't know what you're doing', Postecoglou cupped his ears towards the supporters after Pape Matar Sarr scored what appeared to be an equalizer, only for it to be ruled out by VAR for a foul. Postecoglou clarified that his gesture was intended to rally the fans and celebrate what he thought was a momentum-shifting goal, rather than a retort to the booing. He expressed frustration over the lengthy VAR delay, which he felt detracted from the game, and emphasized that he wanted the fans to feel excitement. The manager acknowledged the team's difficult season but insisted his focus remained on improving their performance rather than engaging in conflict with supporters. Despite the mounting scrutiny, he maintained that the interpretations of his actions were misguided.