November 10th 2024.
It was a tough day for Ange Postecoglou as he watched his team, Tottenham Hotspur, suffer a shocking defeat at home against Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The Tractor Boys, who had just been promoted from the Championship, had yet to win a league match before their clash with Spurs. However, they managed to secure a 2-1 victory with goals from Sam Szmodics and Liam Delap, leaving Tottenham with only a consolation goal from Rodrigo Bentancur.
This loss marks the fifth defeat of the season for Tottenham and drops them to 10th place in the Premier League standings. While there is still hope for a European push, their chances of a title challenge seem far off. Postecoglou did not shy away from taking responsibility for the disappointing performance of his players, stating that it is ultimately up to him to ensure they consistently perform at their best.
"It was hugely disappointing," the Australian manager expressed to the BBC. "We started off slow and passive, putting ourselves in a difficult position. In the second half, we had chances but failed to do enough to win the game. Ultimately, it falls on me. I need to address the lack of consistency from the players. As the person in charge, I take full responsibility. We cannot afford to put ourselves in such difficult situations."
With an international break coming up, Tottenham won't be back in action until November 23rd when they face Manchester City. When asked what he plans to work on during this time, Postecoglou told Sky Sports, "They will all be away, so there's nothing I can do until I have them back in 13 days."
While it was a nightmare afternoon for Tottenham, it was a dream come true for Ipswich as they climbed out of the relegation zone to secure the 17th spot in the league. Delap, who scored one of the goals for Ipswich, expressed his joy to Sky Sports, saying, "This means so much to us. We have put in so many great performances, but lacked that final touch. Today, our performance was excellent, and we couldn't be happier. This is a tough place to play, but we showed what we are capable of."
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna also shared his pride and happiness after the historic win, stating, "I am so proud of the team. It has been a long time coming for the club, 22 years since our supporters saw a win in the Premier League. The journey to get here has been a challenging one, and it feels special to achieve this today. We have been improving, and while we've had some decent results, we were waiting for that first win to validate our hard work and progress. It's a huge moment, one to cherish."
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