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'I've just said something that's true' - Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou baffled by criticism of his 'always win things in second year' comment

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<p>Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur are off to a disappointing start in the 2024/25 campaign having secured just four points from as many games in the Premier League. Last Sunday, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-tottenham-gabriel-magalhaes-jurrien-timber/blt9aa9fbe98d2b634c" target="_blank">Spurs suffered a 1-0 defeat against arch-rivals Arsenal</a> in the North London derby which sent the club down to the 13th position on the league table. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After the derby loss, the Australian manager told Sky Sports, "I'll correct myself - I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing's changed." The remark has not gone down well with the fanbase who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/tottenham-fans-rage-ange-postecoglou-embarrassing-derby-defeat-arsenal-under-fire-boss-slammed-shocking-squad/bltdea104af7f943849#csefd752c232d4737c" target="_blank">criticised the coach</a> for the arrogant comment right after a defeat at the hands of their fierce rivals. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>On Tuesday, while addressing the media in a pre-match press conference, the Spurs boss defended his remark as he said, "It's amazing, isn't it? I just stated a fact. Am I supposed to just lie or just say it never happened? But do you really think it's me sort of boasting? It's just confusing to me that people are making a big deal out of something. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to answer something that is true. I've just said something that's true, and it seems like it's upset a lot of people for some reason." </p>

WHAT ANGE POSTECOGLOU SAID

<p>The Lilywhites will now aim to get back to winning ways as they take on Championship side Coventry City in round three of the EFL Cup on Wednesday. </p>

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'I've just said something that's true' - Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou baffled by criticism of his 'always win things in second year' comment | Goal.com

Ange Postecoglou is surprised to see criticism over his &apos;always win things in second year&apos; comment after derby defeat.

&apos;I&apos;ve just said something that&apos;s true&apos; - Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou baffled by criticism of his &apos;always win things in second year&apos; comment