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Ange Postecoglou Defends Tottenham Substitution Call Against Coventry After Fans Booed Decision
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Ange Postecoglou has defended his substitution decision, which was met with boos from Tottenham fans during Wednesday’s game against Coventry City.
Tottenham scraped through to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a dramatic 2-1 win over Coventry at the CBS Arena.
The match put Spurs fans through a rollercoaster of emotions, with Mark Robins’ side taking a deserved lead through Brandon Thomas-Asante before Spurs staged a late comeback, capped off by Brennan Johnson’s injury-time winner.
However, the match was not without controversy. Manager Ange Postecoglou found himself in a heated exchange with reporters after the game, defending his decision to substitute Lucas Bergvall in the 62nd minute.
Bergvall had been one of Spurs’ more lively players, and his removal was met with boos from the Tottenham fans.
“I don’t make substitutions by poll, mate,” Postecoglou retorted. “I’m sure the fans have got their own opinions, but yeah, Lucas, like I said, that’s his first sort of significant game time for quite a while.”
"I don't make substitutions by poll, mate."
Ange Postecoglou defended his decision to take Lucas Bergvall off during Spurs' win over Coventry. pic.twitter.com/RX5miDqJC3
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The substitution proved to be a gamble that ultimately paid off, as Spurs were able to find an equaliser through Djed Spence and eventually secure the win.
However, the incident highlights the growing tension between Postecoglou and some sections of the Tottenham fanbase, who have been growing increasingly frustrated with the team’s recent performances.
Despite the victory, the match was a stark reminder of the challenges facing Postecoglou and his team. Tottenham have struggled for consistency this season, and their performance against Coventry was far from convincing.
The manager will be hoping that this win can serve as a turning point for the club as they look to build momentum and challenge for silverware.