Ange Postecoglou rails against ‘offensive’ criticism of Spurs tenure

Manager says his accent leads to ‘dismissive’ coverage
Australian says Emery and Nuno had similar treatment

Ange Postecoglou has said some of the criticism he receives is offensive, personal and disrespectful. The Tottenham manager, whose attack-minded tactics have been questioned – most recently after Thursday’s 4-3 Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Manchester United – wonders whether this is influenced by his Australian accent or the disdain he shows for established practices.

Postecoglou said he saw the same thing happen to Unai Emery at Arsenal and Nuno Espírito Santo when the Portuguese was in charge of Spurs. Emery, now at Aston Villa, was ridiculed at times for his difficulties with English pronunciation. Nuno is doing well at Nottingham Forest after an unhappy 17-game spell at Spurs in 2021.

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