‘You’re dragging me down’: Ange’s stinging response as Spurs boss pressed on club’s finances

Ange Postecoglou is confident Tottenham will enter the post-season transfer window without being restricted in their spending like some of their Premier League rivals.

Spurs published their 2022/23 financial results on Wednesday showing total revenue had increased to £549.6 million ($AUD1.06 billion), up from £444 million.

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A loss of £86.8 million ($AUD166 million) was attributed to “significant and continued investment in the playing squad”.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy also said Spurs are in discussions with prospective investors in a bid to “capitalise on our long-term potential”.

Postecoglou was continually asked questions regarding Tottenham’s finances throughout his pre-match press conference, stating earlier that “the detail of it is not my area of concern or expertise”.

However, a reporter questioned Postecoglou again on the club’s bank balance and asked whether Tottenham’s financial losses would have a big impact on transfer plans in the summer.

Postecoglou struggled to hide his frustration at being asked another question about finances but reiterated Tottenham would not be “as restricted as others”.

“See, now you’re getting into the detail … you’re dragging me down,” Postecoglou said.

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“My discussions around those kinds of issues are not the minutiae of a balance