Totheham Manager Ange Postecoglou is set to sue EPL Association of referees as club produce list of careless decisions that have gone against them amid VAR irregularities and Favouritism

Glenn Hoddle has voiced his concerns regarding Ange Postecoglou’s unwavering tactics, specifically his decision to maintain a high defensive line even when Tottenham found themselves down to nine players in their clash against Chelsea.

In a frenzied encounter, two red cards, shown to Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, left Tottenham with a significant numerical disadvantage against London rivals Chelsea. The match marked the return of former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, who was determined to outperform his former club.

However, despite the numerical shortfall, Postecoglou instructed his players to continue with their free-flowing, attacking style of play, which exposed the makeshift Tottenham defense to significant risks. The game concluded with Chelsea prevailing 4-1, thanks to two late goals from Nicolas Jackson in injury time. This result has led to questions about whether Postecoglou should have adopted a different approach.

One of the dissenting voices, Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle, urged Postecoglou to exhibit greater adaptability, particularly when facing adversity. Hoddle pointed out that employing a high defensive line with ten players is unwise, as it hinders pressure on the ball and leaves the team vulnerable to counterattacks. He suggested that Tottenham should be willing to adjust their tactics in such challenging situations.

The tactical approach taken by Postecoglou in the game has sparked debates among fans, with some viewing it as an act of courage while others see it as naivety in the face of a harsh defeat.

Postecoglou, however, remains resolute in his tactical choices, emphasizing that this style of play is integral to his team’s identity and will persist as long as he is in charge.

Reflecting on the match, Postecoglou acknowledged the chaotic nature of the game, with the red card for Romero disrupting the team’s flow. He expressed his frustration with the increased use of VAR, which often leads to prolonged breaks during matches.

He stressed the importance of respecting the referee’s decisions and lamented the diminishing authority of referees due to VAR’s interventions. Postecoglou believes the game is heading in a direction where decisions are influenced by individuals watching screens from a distance.

Amid these discussions, he also explained the substitution of James Maddison in the first half, citing an ankle injury and the need to make tactical adjustments given their reduced numbers.

Furthermore, Postecoglou called on Premier League managers, including himself, to respect the officials and not attempt to manipulate the rules to their advantage.