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    Mo Salah provides huge update on Liverpool contract situation as he breaks Premier League record in Tottenham thrashing

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    MO SALAH made history in Liverpool’s thrashing at Tottenham – and provided an update on his contract situation. The Premier League leaders ran out 6-3 winners at Spurs with Salah scoring twice. Mo Salah gives an update on his Liverpool futureLuis Diaz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister also got in on the goals as Liverpool extended their lead at the top. And Salah became the first player in Prem history to reach ten goals and ten assists before Christmas. He told Sky Sports: “I didn’t think about it before the game to be fair but I’m glad I done it, a few times. “Something made me happy and proud just keep working hard.” READ MORE IN footballSalah, 32, is approaching the final six months on his contract but is yet to strike an agreement to extend it. The Anfield legend has publicly revealed his desire to stay at the club but continues to admit no deal has been reached. Asked if there is an update, Salah replied: “No.” Salah is now Liverpool’s fourth highest scorer of all time on 229 goals – with Ian Rush leading on 346. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked if he can beat Rush’s record, Salah responded: I don’t know how he scored that many goals, to be fair.”I think the football in that time was quite seven versus seven and not really 11 versus 11. “He’s a great legend for the club and we have a good contact. Whatever I’m going to end my career with I’m happy about it, so let’s see.”Tottenham boss Postecoglou REFUSES to answer questions after his team ship another hatful of goals in Liverpool loss More

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      Tottenham ‘given green light to sign goalkeeper’ and could turn to £20million England star in January transfer

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      TOTTENHAM have given Ange Postecoglou the green light to sign a goalkeeper from the EFL, according to reports.Spurs have been without No1 Guglielmo Vicario since November when he was ruled out with an ankle injury.Ange Postecoglou has been given the green light to sign a goalkeeperCredit: APJames Trafford is Spurs’ No1 targetCredit: GettyGuglielmo Vicario is out with a broken ankleCredit: ReutersFraser Forster came into the side as his replacement but has made mistakes, including passing the ball to a Manchester United attacker in his own box in the Carabao Cup.Tottenham are ready to bring in another keeper and have identified Burnley stoppe James Trafford as their first choice target, report The Mirror.Postecoglou has reportedly been given the green light to make a move for Trafford, who could cost £20million.Trafford received his first call-up to the England senior squad last month and boasts 19 Under-21 caps.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe joined Burnley in the summer of 2023 and made 28 Premier League appearances last season.His performances attracted the attention of Newcastle but they were unable to agree a deal with Liverpool.Vicario is expected to be out injured for a few more months, so Fraser will deputies unless a replacement is found.Spurs have also looked at Sunderland’s young keeper Anthony Patterson as well as Sheffield Wednesday rookie Pierce Charles.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPostecoglou is happy enough with Forster in the mean time, despite his mistake against United.He said: “He’s disappointed as well, because he was outstanding for us. He didn’t have a lot to do before then. And even the first half, I thought he was really good with his feet.Under-fire Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says being a football manager is a harder job than prime minister“The first one probably affected his confidence a little bit. He lost a bit of belief, and that second one just compounded it. But he’s a big boy and is another one that’s stood up for us big-time in this period. I can’t speak highly enough of him.” More

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      Cesc Fabregas could offer Dele Alli a return to football as Arsenal legend ‘likes ex-England star a lot’

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      DELE ALLI could be set for a major return to football in Serie A by Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas.Dele, 28, has been a free agent since June but continued to train with former club Everton while looking for his next challenge.Dele Alli could return to football after leaving Everton in JuneCredit: GettyComo manager Cesc Fabregas is keen to sign Dele in the Serie ACredit: RexThe versatile midfielder used to be one of the best players in the English top flight thanks to some stunning performances with Tottenham, where he spent seven years.The ex-England international burst onto the scene in 2015 and went on to amass 67 goals and 58 assists in 269 appearances, which included a place in Spurs’ starting line-up in the 2019 Champions League final.However, Dele fell out of favour and ended up leaving the North Londoners in 2022 to move to Everton where he underwent a series of injury setbacks and a hapless loan stint at Besiktas.The playmaker then revealed in a brave and heartbreaking interview that he became addicted to sleeping pills after his rough spell in Turkey and opened up about his difficult childhood.Read More on FootballAfter that, the ex-Tottenham star revealed he is determined to make a dynamic comeback and is now targeting a return to England ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Dele’s resurgence could be put together by one of his beloved Spurs’ biggest rivals in Arsenal and Chelsea legend Fabregas, 37.The Barcelona hero manages Italian outfit Como, where he is also a minority shareholder.Dele was spotted in the stands alongside Hollywood A-listers Keira Knightley, Adrien Brody and Michael Fassbender at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia watching Como beat Roma 2-0 on Sunday.Most read in FootballThat led to reports suggesting the fallen England star would start training with Fabregas and co come Boxing Day before signing a deal with the club.And Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi confirmed “something interesting could develop” and revealed the manager “likes him a lot”.Dele Alli hailed for opening up on mental health battles as Everton star joins Monday Night Football panelLudi told TMW Radio: “In ideal conditions, he’s of interest to everyone.“We have an excellent relationship with his agent, and something interesting could develop, but we can’t know for sure yet.“We need a few weeks, including time to get to know each other, and then we’ll make the best decision. “A percentage? It’s too early to say. We’ll go through a period of training and mutual understanding, but Fabregas likes him a lot.” More

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      Southampton 0 Tottenham 5: Russell Martin SACKED as Spurs’ five-star display sees fans leave after 26 minutes

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      EVEN Russell Martin turned his back on his sorry Southampton team as the goals rained down on them.The now-former Saints gaffer – who was sacked straight after this 5-0 demolition – had already headed down the tunnel to prepare his half-time team-talk before James Maddison struck an ingenious fifth.Russell Martin in his final game as Southampton managerCredit: RexJames Maddison got a double against SouthamptonCredit: ReutersMaddison showed off his darts celebration twice on the night the World Champs got underwayCredit: RexMartin’s gaffe compounded a nightmare first half which saw Maddison net before and after strikes from Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski and Pape Matar Sarr.The goal blitz from the visitors provided Tottenham chief Ange Postecoglou some welcome respite and a first win in six.But for Martin it was pure humiliation that, at the interval, looked in danger of matching the record-breaking 9-0 suffered by Ralph Hasenhuttl against Maddison’s Leicester in 2019.It did not reach that scale of torment but it was still seriously painful for the 38-year-old.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was subjected to taunts of “We want Martin out” and “Russell Martin, you’re football is s***” by the home fans – many of whom left early.And with just five points from the first 16 games taken – a position from which no Premier League side has ever survived – it spelled the end for Martin’s job.Fans were frustrated by his pursuit of sexy football which seemed ill-fitting with the quality of players at his disposal at this level.There was plenty of anger vented in the away end too – despite the scoreline – in the direction of watching chairman Daniel Levy.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSon Heung-min was back amongst the goalsCredit: RexIt was a much-needed goal for the skipperCredit: ReutersSupporters see the 62-year-old as the primary reason for their lack of success during his 24-year reign, and sang anti-Levy songs throughout.St Mary’s was the scene of Antonio Conte’s epic meltdown in March last year which saw the Italian verbally torch the club and the players for being second-rate.It came after his Spurs side had somehow gone from 3-1 up with ten minutes to go to drawing 3-3 – and it proved to be the Italian firebrand’s last game in charge.A blurring of the vision Conte and the club had for the future first appeared eight months earlier in pre-season and centered around Spence.Unprompted, Conte brought up the subject of the £12.5million signing from Middlesbrough and branded him a “club signing”.He never played him and, amazingly, Spence had to wait two and a half YEARS before making his first start for Tottenham last night.Most would never have expected it to come after he had a season-long loan spell to Leeds cut short last term due to his poor attitude.But the 24-year-old bucked up his ideas over the summer and was kept by Postecoglou, who finally gave him a chance from the off here with Pedro Porro tired and out of form.Dejan Kulusevski made it 3-0 inside 15 minutesCredit: RexKulusevski wrapped up the game earlyCredit: ReutersIt proved to be worth the eternal wait as Spence was excellent and beautifully crafted the 38-second opener, driving forward and threading the ball through for Maddison to stick between Alex McCarthy’s legs.After a dismal run of one win in eight games, it was the perfect start for Postecoglou’s injury-hit side – but it was about to get so much better.Still, the away fans ensured their point about Levy was not lost amid the celebrations and instantly after Maddison’s goal they were back to telling their chairman to go.One became two on 12 minutes and then three two minutes after that.First, a Maddison cross deflected off Jan Bednarek’s head and fell to the feet of Son, who gleefully fired home.The South Korean then turned provider as he squared for Dominic Solanke, who Bednarek did just about enough to stop him from scoring but not from Kulusevski turning in the rebound.Spurs’ support cheered that with a rendition of “I don’t care about Levy, he don’t care about me, all I care about is Kulusevski”.But at that point it was the home fans’ response that took centre stage as they turned on Martin with raucous chants.Pape Sarr danced through the Saints defence to scoreCredit: PAThe goals flowed for SpursCredit: PAHe opted to make a change with poor Kamaldeen Sulemana the fall guy for the flailing display and defender Nathan Wood sent on in his place.It did little to stem the tide though and on 25 minutes, Son squared for Sarr who danced round Saints’ backline and stuck it past the helpless McCarthy.Postecoglou had copped severe stick the last time he was on the South Coast with fans branding him “Poste-no-clue” after a limp 1-0 loss at Bournemouth ten days ago.They were singing his name here though after Sarr’s strike, giving the Aussie some light relief during the most testing time of his tenure.Some Saints’ supporters opted to leave at that point, no doubt fearing a Leicester-esque embarrassment.Ex-Fox Maddison had an inspired second just before half-time here as he blasted from the acutest angle.It called to mind Frank Lampard’s famous touchline strike against Barcelona for Chelsea all those years ago – but Martin was already down the tunnel as it rippled the net.Saints were booed off and then booed on again – you don’t see that too often – before ironic oles for consecutive passes and self-deprecating songs of how they were “coming for you,” Portsmouth in the Championship.Their side were actually better after the break but the devastating damage had already been done, pushing Martin’s post to breaking point.READ MORE SUN STORIESSome of the Saints’ fans who opted to stay until the end taunted Martin with chants of ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’.While a banner lifted by fans read: “R.M GET OUT OF OUR CLUB.” Maddison got his second of the gameCredit: ReutersIt was 5-0 before half timeCredit: RexSaints fans called 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      Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary’s 26 mins into Tottenham clash – and even Russell Martin misses a goal

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      SOUTHAMPTON fans incredibly flooded out just 26 minutes into a first-half home battering as boos rang out against Tottenham.Spurs had just gone 4-0 up – and it got even more embarrassing as Saints boss Russell Martin then MISSED the visitors’ fifth goal.Fans were outside the ground minutes after Southampton went 4-0 downFaces on the touchline said it all as Southampton sufferedSome supporters couldn’t bare to watch any more – with an hour still to goJames Maddison smashed home his second goal of the evening – as Martin headed down the tunnel seconds before the interval.No doubt the under-fire manager needed extra time for a half-time team talk that was surely the footballing equivalent of Mission Impossible.Maddison had struck inside the first 60 seconds, before Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski made it by the 14th minute.But the final straw for many supporters of the bottom-placed home team was Pape Matar Sarr netting a fourth.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd within two minutes of that goal some fans were spotted already outside the stadium.If only Southampton’s defence had moved so smartly.Meanwhile, a host of supporters online reckon Martin should be on his way out – imminently.One posted: “He’s clueless…, Should learn from Brentford’s Thomas Frank, who adapted his possession style for the league while keeping his philosophy.”Most read in FootballSome fans weren’t impressed to witness a chilly horror showFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDefeat would leave the Saints with just five points from 16 games.That sparked a debate in some quarters as to where Southampton might stand in history at the unwanted end of the top-flight pecking order.Ruthless Postecoglou tells Werrner ‘I’m not worried about bruised egos’ after slamming ‘unacceptable’ Tottenham star One viewer called them “one of the worst Prem sides I’ve seen”.But another fan put the one-sided match into a wider sporting context.He posted: “I don’t care if it’s 4-0 after 25 minutes If you’re watching Spurs v Southampton over the darts you need to grow up in all honesty.”Look close enough and you’ll see a few Southampton supporters grinning and bearing it but most were grim-facedPape Matar Sarr put Spurs 4-0 in front after 25 minutes to spark amazing scenes in the stands at St Mary’sCredit: Rex More

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      Spurs fans beware – if they turn on Daniel Levy, it will be Ange Postecoglou who will be sacked, not the chairman

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      WHEN Ange Postecoglou first came to Tottenham he was like a breath of fresh air.But lately his injury-hit side have stunk the place out in certain games – leaving some fans to wonder if his radical ideas have gone stale already.Tottenham have been inconsistent this season under Ange PostecoglouCredit: GettyBut fans shouldn’t turn on Tottenham chairman Daniel LevyCredit: AlamyTurning on Levy could lead to Postecoglou leaving TottenhamCredit: RexIt is the Aussie’s challenge right now to prove that is not the case amid a punishing fixture list and the worst injury crisis he says he has ever experienced in 26 years of management.His walking wounded are on a dismal run of one win in their last eight games.Albeit that victory, the 4-0 trouncing of Manchester City at the Etihad last month, was one of their best ever in the Premier League.That historic triumph proved just what is possible under the 59-year-old when everything clicks.Read More on FootballBut, as many supporters have pointed out, it counts for little when it is preceded by a 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich and followed up 12 days later by a limp loss at Bournemouth.The pressure is ramping up and arguably starting to show, with Postecoglou uncharacteristically calling out one of his players in public this week.He hammered Timo Werner’s display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw at Rangers as “unacceptable”.Werner had been awful against the Scottish giants and was subbed at half-time for Dejan Kulusevski, who went on to rescue a precious point at Ibrox.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe guy is a Champions League winner, a German international of considerable experience: Postecoglou was not wrong in his evaluation of Werner’s contribution.Yet it still felt significant to hear the Spurs chief go after one of his charges in a press conference.Ange Postecoglou calls Tottenham flop’s performance ‘unacceptable’ in brutal blast after hauling him off at half-timeParticularly, as just 24 hours earlier, he had said it was something he never does when explaining why Cristian Romero was wrong to air his grievances with Daniel Levy and the Spurs’ hierarchy to the media.Postecoglou refuted the suggestion that he had criticised Werner in Friday’s press conference back at Spurs, branding it simply “an assessment of his performance”.One man’s blast is another’s constructive feedback, perhaps.But to those who have followed Postecoglou’s journey at Spurs from week to week, ears certainly pricked up when he went off on one about his shotshy loanee.Postecoglou followed up his defence of his Werner rant with words that succinctly summed up Spurs’, and specifically his, situation: “We’re in a fight here.”Kulusevski had similar battle-themed rhetoric in a flash interview after Rangers, commenting: “Football is war. You have to be prepared 100 per cent. If not, you’ll be eaten alive.”Injury crisisPostecoglou so far has not come close to being the 12th manager to be chewed up by Spurs under Levy’s reign.The word after Sunday’s 4-3 home defeat to Chelsea – where Spurs chucked away a 2-0 lead – was that Postecoglou retained the support of the club, who understood that a crippling injury list was playing its part.Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore and Richarlison are all currently out injured.While midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is four games into a seven-match ban for racist comments about team-mate Son Heung-min.Postecoglou certainly has the backing of the players, as Romero made plain last week, amid the Argentine’s dig aimed towards the board.Supporters seem to be a bit more split, with some unconvinced Postecoglou’s approach will deliver the “glorious” success he has promised.Daniel Levy backingSome even shouted abuse at him from the stands of Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium at full-time a week ago after a drab 1-0 loss on the South Coast.While others believe the ex-Celtic boss needs proper backing – beyond just signing teenagers for the future, which was largely the club’s transfer policy in the summer, barring the £65million capture of Dominic Solanke and the re-loaning of Werner.Chairman Levy’s resolve over Postecoglou – whom he claimed had “brought our Tottenham back” thanks to his exciting style in September last year – will be tested if the next few games go pear-shaped.Southampton, the scene of Antonio Conte’s infamous press-conference diatribe where he torched the players, the owners and the club, is up next on Sunday.Most clubs lick their lips ahead of playing Russell Martin’s basement-boys, who have just five points this season and are eight shy of safety.But on their day they still play good football, as Liverpool discovered recently until Mohamed Salah did what he does.Possible saving graceAnd with out-of-form Spurs regularly giving up chances at the best of times under Postecoglou’s attack-minded system, three points for the North Londoners feels far from guaranteed.That is followed by an absolutely massive Carabao Cup quarter-final at home to Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United on Thursday.The cups could be Postecoglou’s saving grace this term and allow him to make good on his unnecessary, ante-upping declaration in September that “I always win things in my second year” in a job.But go out to Amorim’s side, and alarm bells will well and truly be ringing by the time top-of-the-table Liverpool come to N17 the following Sunday.Every game for Postecoglou this season has felt crucial because of how wildly inconsistent they have been. But it really feels like crunch time now.The key may well prove to be how much heat comes Levy’s way via the supporters.Protests against ENIC, the club’s majority owners, have happened before and another one is said to be being planned for the Liverpool game on December 22.READ MORE SUN STORIESHistorically Spurs managers have not fared well when the man who appointed them has been in the firing line.If results do not improve, then expect that to ramp up, and for Postecoglou to be in peril. More

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      Moment Rangers hero calls radio show live on air pretending to be fan and leaves host admitting ‘he’s had me on toast!’

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      JAMIE O’HARA enjoys taking the mick out of Scottish football. But the talkSPORT presenter and host was given a taste of his own medicine last night by a legend of the Scottish game. Jason Cundy and Jamie O’Hara on talkSPORTO’Hara was trolled by a Rangers legendIt was no other than Ally McCoistCredit: GettyFormer Tottenham star O’Hara, 38, was on air yesterday with radio pal Jason Cundy for their late night show. The pair gave their reaction to all the football drama of the evening, with Rangers holding Tottenham to a 1-1 draw at Ibrox in the Europa League. And the duo weren’t the only former players to have starred for either of the two clubs who was on the station last night. Rangers legend Ally McCoist was also on the show after deciding to call up his two talkSPORT colleagues after the stalemate in Govan. But he went undercover using a different alias to prank O’Hara, with the help of Cundy. The caller was introduced as ‘Hamish the Rangers fan’. But in fact it was Ally the Ibrox icon. McCoist, 62, was in high spirits after Philippe Clement’s men pulled off yet another a surprise performance in Europe to take a point, this time against Ange Postecoglou’s side. Most read in FootballAnd while the focus was all on the North London side on the radio, McCoist wanted to give his own team some praise in front of thousands of listeners. In an attempt to disguise his own voice when asked how he thought his team performed, he said: “Different bracket tonight. Different. And I’m listening to you boys. I’m listening to O’Hara.Moment Tottenham fans troll Scotland with familiar taunt as police escort them to Euro showdown with Rangers”I’m listening to Spurs fans coming on. And it’s Spurs this, Big Ang that, Big Ang the next thing. The Rangers are different level tonight. Come on.”O’Hara then replied with a sly dig at McCoist’s (Hamish’s) club. He said: “I  mean, listen. Fair play to Rangers. You’ve done well tonight. You played against a team who’s far superior.”You gave a good account of yourselves. You’re a good side in Europe. You get to the back end of tournaments and you do alright. But, don’t get carried away.”You didn’t turn us over and win 3-0. It was 1-1.”The Rangers legend admitted: “No, I agree. I agree with you. I’m not getting carried away. But it was a far better level of performance than we’ve seen.How they ratedJack Butland: Some of his kicking was rather suspect, first half. Spared Jefte’s blushes after the full-back almost overcooked a back header. Given no chance as Dejan Kulusevski levelled for Spurs…7. James Tavernier: The Rangers captain was making his 53rd appearance in the Europa League. What a ball for Igamane’s opener and what a block to deny Dominic Solanke late on…8.John Souttar: In a huge blow for the player and his manager, the Scotland star was forced off with just 32 minutes gone. Nursing his groin as he left, Souttar must now be a major doubt for Sunday….4.Robin Propper: All too eager to go to ground and all too eager to play the ball back to his keeper. Depending on how bad Souttar’s injury is, could be set to face Celtic at Hampden…6.Jefte: Rather fortunate to escape an early booking for foul on Johnson. The Brazilian is absolutely electric going forward, but there’s work to do defensively. That said, a really positive showing…7.Nico Raskin: A truly outstanding display from the young Belgian. Head and shoulders above everyone else on the park. Gave the ball away just once in a towering man of the match performance….9.Mo Diomande: Picked up a senseless booking for handball with just 20 minutes gone. The booking rules him out of the Man United match. Put it behind him to deliver a superb performance…8.Vaclav Cerny: Made one or two brilliant surging runs with only his final ball letting him down. Tested Tottenham keeper Fraser Forster twice in the first half before being hooked midway through the second…6Nedim Bajrami: Saw an early effort tipped over the bar by Forster. Worked hard but couldn’t influence the game in the final third. Was becoming frustrated and no real surprise to see him replaced…6.Ridvan Yilmaz: The Turk was the surprise inclusion on the night, making his first start for Rangers since August. Clement deployed him on the left wing and what a tremendous shift he put in….7.Hamza Igamane: Almost blew the roof off Ibrox when he blasted Rangers in front 90 seconds into the second half. Like many of his teammates, he simply ran out of steam towards the end….8.Subs:Leon Balogun: It was a surprise to see the Nigerian left on the bench in the first place. Replaced the crocked Souttar just after the half hour mark….6.Connor Barron: Was desperate to get on and he played his part when he finally got the nod..4.Dujon Sterling: Helped bring some much needed energy to the Rangers team….4Robbie Fraser: Brilliant delivery picked out Dessers who had strayed offside…4.Cyriel Dessers: Almost won it for Gers only to be denied by a stunning save from Forster….3.Unconvinced O’Hara hit back: “Well, I don’t really know. How have you been getting on in the league? You’ve been behind Aberdeen and Celtic this year.”McCoist then gave away his identity when his real voice came out when describing the “electric” Ibrox atmosphere. He said: “Well, back to what I’m saying, Jamie. The last four or five have been okay. But, I mean, actually, the place was electric. Electric, I’m telling you.”That’s when the penny finally dropped for O’Hara who admitted the Gers hero ‘had him on toast’. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “Honestly, I’ve been sucked right in here. I’ve just figured out who this is. It’s McCoist isn’t it? He’s had me on toast.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Postecoglou blasts Werner for ‘unacceptable’ performance one day after claiming he wouldn’t publicly criticise a player

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU launched a scathing attack on Timo Werner following his no-show against Rangers – just ONE DAY after promising not to publicly bash his players.The Germany international was one of Tottenham’s senior players in their Europa League clash with the Scottish giants at Ibrox on Thursday night.Ange Postecoglou was furious at Werner after the gameManager Ange Postecoglou have it after the final whistleCredit: GETTYTimo Werner did nothing against Rangers and was subbed at half-timeCredit: REXBut the former Chelsea man failed to make any impact and was hooked at the half-time interval, with his performance prompting a furious reaction from his manager.After the match, an irate Postecoglou said of Werner: “He wasn’t playing anywhere near the level he should.”When you’ve got 18-year-olds [playing], it’s not acceptable to me and I said that to Timo. He’s a senior German international.”The moment we’re in right now, it’s not like we’ve got many options.READ MORE ON SPURS”I need everyone to at least be going out there trying to give the best of themselves.”His performance in the first half wasn’t acceptable.”When asked how Werner took the hooking, Postecoglou said: “[I] don’t really know, it’s not really of great concern.”We need everybody, including him, to be contributing.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Because we don’t have the depth to leave people out if they’re performing poorly.”We need them to play their part, especially the senior guys.”When I’m asking younger guys to do massive jobs, I expect a level of performance from some of the senior guys and today wasn’t that.”Ange Postecoglou calls Tottenham flop’s performance ‘unacceptable’ in brutal blast after hauling him off at half-timePostecoglou’s dressing down of Werner came just ONE DAY after the Aussie said he wouldn’t slam his players in public.He said: “A lot of what he said was good, [but] some of what he said wasn’t right and shouldn’t be done in the public.”I also believe that these things – we deal with them within our sort of four walls.”Because there are always issues that we need to deal with.The same way I wouldn’t publicly criticise a player or anybody else, I don’t think that we should be doing that in the public sense.” Postecoglou replaced Werner – who has only scored three goals and provided six assists in 33 appearances for the club – with Dejan Kulusevski.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd the Swede had the desired effect in the 75th minute, cancelling out Hamza Igamane’s strike and rescuing a point for the visitors.Spurs will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, travelling to St Mary’s to take on Southampton. More

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      Ange Postecoglou set for fiercest reception yet after boos against Bournemouth and Chelsea – and NOT from Tottenham fans

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU is braced for a red-hot reception in the Europa League on Thursday – and NOT from Tottenham fans.After enduring personal abuse at Bournemouth last Thursday and more jeers after the Chelsea capitulation on Sunday, the big Aussie now returns to Glasgow.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is facing a hostile environment by Rangers fansCredit: RexPostecoglou was booed by Tottenham fans after the games with Bournemouth and ChelseaCredit: GettyPostecoglou remains beloved by Celtic fans after winning FIVE trophies in two years – and catching the eye of Daniel Levy.But after snatching the Premiership title from Rangers in two glory-laden years in Scotland, he’ll know exactly what to expect when Spurs arrive at Ibrox for the Battle of Britain.Celtic legend Frank McAvennie told SunSport: “The Rangers fans will give him pelters.“He’ll know that and he’ll know there will be a little bit of humour in there, too.Read More on Football“He’ll be getting the old ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ chants.Ange will take it and he’ll understand why he’s getting it.“Spurs have been magnificent in 20-minute spells – then lost the games.“The players have let him down. They have been guilty of not concentrating for 90 minutes and leaking goals.“But Ange will relish going back to Ibrox for a big game – and one he’ll need to win. I can’t see the Tottenham fans having it if they don’t beat Rangers.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAfter the 4-3 home loss to Chelsea – when they led 2-0 – Postecoglou was cut to 4/1 to be the next Premier League manager to be axed.It’s all a far cry from his two-year spell at Celtic, when we won the Double in his first season and the Treble in 2022/23.Ange Postecoglou reacts to Tottenham’s 4-3 loss to Chelsea Those triumphs – and previous title wins in Australia and Japan – convinced Levy he was the right fit for North London.But his journey to the East End of Glasgow was a far more complicated route filled with plenty of twists and turns.With Neil Lennon gone and Steven Gerrard having ended Hoops’ hopes of a tenth straight title, the Celtic hierarchy wanted a big-name boss in the summer of 2021.They doggedly pursued Eddie Howe, who had left Bournemouth and was yet to join the Saudi revolution at Newcastle United.A deal for Howe appeared close, only to collapse at the last minute and leave Celtic looking elsewhere for a saviour.Postecoglou was in the J-League with Yokohama F Marinos, one of the City Group’s network of clubs.Ange’s Celtic successHe had worked closely with City Group recruitment guru Mark Lawwell, son of Peter – then Celts’ chief executive and now chairman.And Postecoglou’s dynamic style of play ticked several boxes for the Celtic board and their fans.McAvennie recalled: “I was delighted with everything Ange did at Celtic.“Yes, we’ve now got Brendan Rodgers but I still think of Ange from time to time.“And I’m sure Ange thinks of his time at Celtic, too. It did him the world of good.“The pressure of having to win every game at Celtic probably prepared him for the pressure he’s now under at Tottenham.Rough start“People talk about him being in trouble if he loses this game but the same could be said for Rangers manager Philippe Clement.“If he loses to Tottenham then loses to Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup final at Hampden on Sunday, the heat will be on him.”Postecoglou faced three Rangers bosses in two years in Glasgow, with Gerrard quitting for Aston Villa, Giovanni van Bronckhorst axed despite winning a Scottish Cup and reaching a Europa League final then Michael Beale appointed.Ironically, he didn’t enjoy the same swashbuckling start as at Spurs 16 months ago.He was knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by a mediocre Midtjylland team before losing his league opener at Hearts.He lost his first trip to Ibrox, albeit he won there later in the season as Celts edged closer to the title – his only victory in four trips across Glasgow.’We Never Stop’By then, he’d returned to the J-League to inject pace and purpose into the side with Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda all signing.Cameron Carter-Vickers had arrived from Spurs, initially on loan, to stiffen the defence in front of Joe Hart.Portuguese winger Jota and Denmark midfielder Matt O’Riley were bought for £8million and later sold to Al-Ittihad and Brighton for £50m.Postecoglou’s ‘We Never Stop’ mantra was adopted by the Hoops’ faithful and became a slogan which underlined every success.McAvennie added: “Ange changed the team completely. He signed players who stepped up to the mark.“He got together with Peter Lawwell at the start and everything just clicked.“We’d never have known about Kyogo, Hatate or Maeda without Ange.“The same could probably be said about Jota, who was in Benfica’s B team. He changed everything about Celtic for the better.”Alas, things have now gone from bad to worse for the big Aussie at Spurs.READ MORE SUN STORIESDefeat in Glasgow would be tougher to take than the rocky reception he’s guaranteed from Rangers fans.But as McAvennie says: “Being a West Ham man myself, I couldn’t care less about Tottenham…”Rangers fans remember Postecoglou’s success with rivals CelticCredit: Getty More