'Not a Celtic teammate': Jamie O'Hara slams Ange Postecoglou over key Tottenham weakness
Jamie O'Hara believes Ange Postecoglou has been “outed” when he criticized the Tottenham manager for his set-piece management.
Coming out of the back of a defeat 3-2 to Arsenal's neighbors in their own backyard, Tottenham lost 2-0 against London rival Chelsea on Thursday night.
It's been a week to forget for Spurs fans and O'Hara was furious after his team's performance.
The former Tottenham midfielder had previously expressed strong support for Postecoglou but turned on the former Celtic boss with a furious rant on Thursday night.
“That was bad… You know what? We got caught,” O'Hara said. “The teams have discovered us.
“The problem Ange has is that she is not in Celtic not anymore.
“It's in the Premier League. The Premier League exposes your weaknesses (as a coach). They discover you, coaches, coaches, players, they discover you in the Premier League!
“This is what happened. The Spurs have been discovered and so has Ange.”
One key area that O'Hara and many other Spurs fans have struggled with this week and all season has been the management of their team. set pieces.
Two of Arsenal's goals on Sunday came from corners, while Chelsea's double came from two free kicks.
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Ahead of the clash at Stamford Bridge, Postecoglou insisted he was “not interested” in the discourse surrounding his management of set pieces, adding: “Eventually I will create a team that is successful and it won't be by working on set pieces.” from set pieces”. parts.”
But after Thursday's performance, O'Hara believes Postecoglou has no choice but to change his mindset.
He said: “Sorry, you can't go out and do an interview the day before and say 'I don't care about set pieces, I'm not going to address that, I'm not going to address that'. And then concede a set piece! stopped!”
Cundy, who had already unleashed a special edition of 'has anyone seen' at his co-host, could be heard laughing in the background.
O'Hara added: “What's going on? What is it? It's not a fellow Celtic. Don't come and tell me 'it's what we are, mate, it's what we are.'
“I'm getting tired! I'm getting tired quickly. Put the set pieces in order!”
Tottenham have conceded 22 goals from set pieces, including penalties, in the Premier League this season, level with relegation candidates Burnley.
That number is only surpassed by Sheffield United (23) and Nottingham Forest (26).
Without penalties, Spurs have conceded 16 goals from set pieces.
Only Luton (17), Sheffield United (18) and Nottingham Forest (23) have worse records.
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Postecoglou and company hope to change their fortunes on Sunday when they travel to Anfield to face Liverpoollooking for its first victory in three games.
