Trainer attacks reporter before final
“I’m not a clown and will never be one”
21.05.2025 – 07:08 a.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Shortly before the end of the Europa League, Tottenham’s coaching Poseteclou has a need for speech. He doesn’t want to leave criticism on himself and his work so easily.
Tottenham’s trainer Poseteclou, before the duel with Manchester United in the Europa League final, contacted a journalist with clear words. In the press conference before the final on Wednesday (from 9:00 p.m. in the T-Online Live Tickier), the Australian reacted extremely upset to criticism of his work-and defended himself against a personal insult.
What happened? The reporter had recently referred to the coach as “clown” in an article. Postecoglou now addressed him directly and said angry: “Regardless of tomorrow, I’m not a clown and will never be one.” It disappointed him that a person was described in such a way who has worked up without help for over 26 years – right down to a club that she now leads to a European finale.
Postecoglou’s team still looks back on a catastrophic season according to their own requirements. Tottenham ranks in the Premier League in a disappointing 17th place and can still reach 14th place with a win on the last match day against Brighton.
The final of the Europa League is therefore much more important for the club: Poseteclou would have the opportunity to ensure a conciliatory end of the season with a title with a title. Tottenham’s last success was the Ligapokal victory 17 years ago.
At the press conference, Postecoglou, whose future is uncertain in the “Spurs”, said that he had “tried as hard as possible” since his arrival in London, to follow the given process in order to bring the club into a position in which he could play for titles. Now there is the opportunity to fulfill the main task that was given to him – namely to get trophies.