Ange Postecoglou Denies Taunting Tottenham Fans In Chelsea Defeat

Ange Postecoglou insisted he won't let abuse from Tottenham fans affect him after the beleaguered boss denied goading his tormentors during Thursday's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea. Postecoglou endured chants of "you don't know what you're doing" from angry supporters when he sent on Brennan Johnson and Pape Sarr for Wilson Odobert and Lucas Bergvall in the second half at Stamford Bridge. It was not the first time in recent weeks that Postecoglou has felt the wrath of fans growing disillusioned with the Australian in his second season in charge.

Tottenham are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League after Enzo Fernandez's 50th minute header condemned them to a 16th defeat in 30 top-flight games.

The north Londoners are without a win in their last four league games and are in danger of their worst finish since 1993-94, when they came 15th.

But, as speculation that he could be sacked grows louder after a second successive defeat, Postecoglou is adamant he won't lose sleep over the jibes from fans.

"It doesn't bother me. It's not the first time they have booed my substitutions," he said.

"If that's what the fans feel, if they feel I'm not doing a good job they have every right to express it. They pay their money, they follow the club. They are the ones who will be here long after I have gone.

"It doesn't affect me. What I try and focus on is the things I can control. I can't control the fans. I can control our football and that's what I concentrate on."

Prior to VAR ruling out a potential equaliser from Sarr, Postecoglou had gestured to the Tottenham fans, cupping his ear in a defiant move that was seen as a response to their criticism.

Insisting that wasn't the case, the former Celtic boss said: "Jeez mate. It's incredible