What Ange Postecoglou was spotted doing on the touchline constantly in the final 15 minutes of Tottenham vs Man United

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Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United produced one of the most dramatic games of the season as Spurs edged the cup tie 4-3, with Ange Postecoglou’s reaction telling the full story.

Heung-min Son’s remarkable winning goal saved Tottenham’s blushes as they nearly allowed a three-goal to slip. The North London club cruised into a three-goal lead but two mistakes from Fraser Forster nearly ended up costing them, but now, a semi-final clash with Liverpool now awaits.

In the final stages of the match, Ange Postecoglou could be seen making his feelings very clear about his team’s performance. The Lilywhites eventually got over the line but it was a real rollercoaster ride to get there.

What Ange Postecoglou was doing on the touchline vs Man United

Gary Neville spotted how Ange Postecoglou was furious at the way in which his team allowed Manchester United back into the game, the manager could be seen constantly shaking his head in disappointment. Neville said on Sky Sports: “Ange Postecoglou has been striding up and down that technical area just shaking his head for the last 15 minutes. He can hardly believe that his team has got embroiled in this.”

The Australian cut a frustrated figure on the touchline as his team went from leading 3-0 to having their lead reduced to just one goal. His team have been slammed for failing to manage games and the collapse will only leave him open to more criticism.

Two blunders from Fraser Forster nearly ending up costing Spurs as Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo took advantage of his two errors. Son eventually sealed the win with an extardonaty goal, however, Postecoglou was seething at his team making such hard work of the final 30 minutes.

What Ange Postecoglou said about Tottenham’s close collapse

Postecoglou admitted that Tottenham causing their own downfall has been a big issue for them on too many occasions this season. The 59-year-old acknowledges that his players are giving so much though as they battle through an injury crisis.

Archie Gray is being asked to play out of position, Pedro Porro completed another 90 minutes and Dominic Solanke was another who has been afford little rest. Postecoglou’s options have been limited by injuries and the believes the players who are left left are doing a great job

Postecoglou told the media: “We played so well, well in control of the game. It’s the way our season has gone a little bit, we self-inflicted some pain on ourselves and then we had to scramble to get a foothold again. Ended up getting a fourth and winning the game. It should have been a lot more comfortable than it ended up being but having said that I still can’t get away from the fact this group of players is doing an unbelievable job at the moment to ge us through this.”