Ange Postecoglou returns to Celtic catchphrase as irked Tottenham boss only has one word for Arsenal penalty
Boss Ange Postecoglou took Scottish football by storm during his two years as Celtic boss - and has quickly won over the Tottenham support since taking on the English Premier League.
His do-or-die football philosophy that birthed the 'Angeball' term has led Spurs to an unbeaten start to the campaign - and they continued that run during the North London derby with Arsenal, holding their rivals to a 2-2 draw. But the Australian was less than pleased at the full-time whistle after Bukayo Saka was given the chance to score from the penalty spot at the Emirates.
VAR reversed referee Robert Jones' decision not to award the hosts a spot-kick when Romero blocked a goal-bound shot with his hand from close quarters - and it sparked an irked post-match debrief from Postecoglou that will be familiar to the Celtic support. He was fond of is a spiky press conference during his time north of the border - and often deployed his "mate" catchphrase while launching a cheeky quip or firm response.
And when asked about the penalty call, he bristled at the gathered English media. The Tottenham boss said: "Mate, I couldn't see but I've got no idea about the handball rule. I really don't.
"I saw the one yesterday at Wolves and it just seems if it hits your hand it's a penalty and then other times if it hits your hand, it isn't a penalty. I've got no idea. It is the one rule in the game I just don't understand. Unless we start developing armless defenders I don't know how you are supposed to block things and be in a natural position. It is what it is mate
Pressed on if he needed more clarity on the handball rule, the irked boss went on: "I think any clarity would be good because I have got no idea, mate."
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