Ange Postecoglou wary of Tottenham trait ‘creeping in’ following Wolves defeat

Ange Postecoglou confident Tottenham Hotspur wont continue leaking poor goals

Sunday was a day Tottenham fans will want to forget, as the team slumped to their 17th defeat of a chaotic season, this time at the hands of Wolves, who are now just one point behind Spurs in 16th place. The performance was lifeless, the desire was lacking, and once again, the pressure on Ange Postecoglou reached new heights. Key players like Guglielmo Vicario and Cristian Romero were among the worst performers on the pitch. Vicario was culpable for the first two goals, his usually reliable handling completely absent, while Romero was embarrassingly shrugged aside by Rayan Aït-Nouri, ironically, a player Spurs have previously shown interest in for Wolves’ third goal.

In the aftermath of the dismal defeat, Postecoglou revealed that he saw something at Molineux he hadn’t seen before from his side, a worrying admission that hints at a fractured mentality or loss of belief within the squad. With the Australian under increasing scrutiny and the team spiraling further down the table, questions are now being asked not just about individual performances but about the direction of the entire project. Spurs’ season is quickly unraveling, and unless there’s a rapid turnaround, changes could be on the horizon both on the pitch and in the dugout.

Sunday’s clash at Molineux was, by all accounts, a miserable outing for Tottenham, one that unravelled in an uncharacteristically chaotic fashion. For a team that has, at times, shown defensive discipline under Ange Postecoglou, the manner in which they conceded was nothing short of shambolic. A string of individual errors culminated in what could only be described as a comedy of defensive lapses. Chief among them was Guglielmo Vicario, who has largely been a dependable presence in goal this season but endured one of his worst performances in a Spurs shirt, looking uncertain and error-prone throughout the afternoon.

When questioned post-match about the costly mistakes, Postecoglou resisted the temptation to point fingers. Instead, he took a collective stance, refusing to single out any individual and labelling the defeat as an outlier, a blip in an otherwise structured system. While that may reflect his loyalty to the squad, the lack of accountability has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike, especially considering the increasing frequency of such lapses in recent weeks. With the team spiralling and confidence fading, the Australian manager’s calm demeanour may soon be tested to its limits.

The Australian speaking to SkySports, had this to say

“It was a funny old game. The performance wasn’t too bad, but the goals we conceded obviously made it difficult for us. In general, I thought we were well in the game and controlled it really well, but we just kept conceding really poor goals.”

“No. It’s the first time I’ve seen it, so I don’t think it’s creeping in. It just happened today.”

Looking at the first part of Postecoglou’s comments, his assessment simply doesn’t add up. It’s hard to see how the Spurs boss could believe his team “controlled” the game “really well” in any sense. The match was anything but under control for Tottenham, and it should serve as a serious wake-up call for the squad.. a clear sign that major improvements are needed moving forward.

Comments like these often feel like damage control, a manager trying to downplay a crisis and maintain a semblance of control. But if Ange Postecoglou believes he can pacify the situation by offering vague reassurances, he may be underestimating the intelligence and passion of the Tottenham fanbase. No one knows the state of a club better than its supporters. They’ve seen enough false dawns and hollow promises to recognise when things aren’t working.

The performance against Wolves wasn’t just a bad day at the office, it was symptomatic of deeper flaws that can’t be papered over with optimistic post-match soundbites. If Postecoglou doesn’t begin to acknowledge those cracks and address them head-on, he could be facing a rude awakening in North London.

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Looking at the first part of Postecoglou’s post-match comments, it’s difficult not to question the accuracy of his assessment. Claiming that Tottenham “controlled the game really well” feels wildly disconnected from what unfolded on the pitch. At no point did Spurs look in command, defensively disjointed, toothless going forward, and second-best in crucial battles across the field. It was a performance devoid of urgency and structure, and to frame it as anything but concerning risks glossing over the deeper issues plaguing the squad.

This latest defeat should serve as a serious wake-up call. Spurs are not just losing games, they’re doing so in a manner that highlights tactical frailty and a worrying lack of mental resilience. The idea that the team had any sort of grip on proceedings at Molineux doesn’t align with the eye test, the stats, or the scoreboard. If Postecoglou and his staff are to steer the club back on course, brutal honesty and swift, tangible improvement are now essential. Anything less risks dragging Tottenham further into a spiral they may struggle to recover from.