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Postecoglou was right to complain that the check for the foul on Caicedo took so long, as it should have been easy for referee Craig Pawson to spot at first glance after being sent to the screen by VAR Jarred Gillett.
Unlike at Bournemouth, when Postecoglou had faced up to the travelling supporters at the final whistle, this time he stayed near the centre circle as his players made their way over to applaud the fans.
Pape Mata Sarr looks dejected after the final whistle.Credit: Getty Images
He lingered and looked like he thought about going over to the supporters he had cupped an ear at, but instead offered a short and sheepish applause from a safe distance and disappeared down the tunnel.
There had also been some claims made on social media that Son Heung-min had shushed the Spurs fans when Sarr’s shot hit the back of the net, but the captain did face up to the supporters before heading into the dressing room.
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Unless Tottenham can somehow win the Europa League and consequently qualify for the Champions League, then it appears inconceivable that Postecoglou can now survive a season that may yet turn toxic on the evidence at Stamford Bridge.
Postecoglou was only missing Dejan Kulusevski from his first-choice line-up against Chelsea and yet his Tottenham team were toothless and disorganised. Apart from the disallowed goal and a late rally, when Robert Sanchez saved well from Son, the visitors offered virtually no threat.
While the pressure on Postecoglou will now be even greater, this was a result that came as a huge boost for Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca and his team’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
It could so easily have been Maresca facing the wrath of his own fans had Chelsea failed to win, but his refreshed team, boosted by the return of Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer, produced a spirited performance with some moments of quality.
It remains to be seen whether the supporters will buy Postecoglou’s explanation that he cupped his ear to ask for more support, or whether this really is the beginning of the end for him.
The Telegraph, London
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Postecoglou was right to complain that the check for the foul on Caicedo took so long, as it should have been easy for referee Craig Pawson to spot at first glance after being sent to the screen by VAR Jarred Gillett.
Unlike at Bournemouth, when Postecoglou had faced up to the travelling supporters at the final whistle, this time he stayed near the centre circle as his players made their way over to applaud the fans.
Pape Mata Sarr looks dejected after the final whistle.Credit: Getty Images
He lingered and looked like he thought about going over to the supporters he had cupped an ear at, but instead offered a short and sheepish applause from a safe distance and disappeared down the tunnel.
There had also been some claims made on social media that Son Heung-min had shushed the Spurs fans when Sarr’s shot hit the back of the net, but the captain did face up to the supporters before heading into the dressing room.
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Unless Tottenham can somehow win the Europa League and consequently qualify for the Champions League, then it appears inconceivable that Postecoglou can now survive a season that may yet turn toxic on the evidence at Stamford Bridge.
Postecoglou was only missing Dejan Kulusevski from his first-choice line-up against Chelsea and yet his Tottenham team were toothless and disorganised. Apart from the disallowed goal and a late rally, when Robert Sanchez saved well from Son, the visitors offered virtually no threat.
While the pressure on Postecoglou will now be even greater, this was a result that came as a huge boost for Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca and his team’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
It could so easily have been Maresca facing the wrath of his own fans had Chelsea failed to win, but his refreshed team, boosted by the return of Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer, produced a spirited performance with some moments of quality.
It remains to be seen whether the supporters will buy Postecoglou’s explanation that he cupped his ear to ask for more support, or whether this really is the beginning of the end for him.
The Telegraph, London
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