Ange Postecoglou Praises Tottenham's Mental Toughness After FA Cup Win

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou hailed his team's mental toughness after they edged past non-league Tamworth 3-0 in the FA Cup third round.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance after they edged past non-league Tamworth in the FA Cup third round. The match was closely contested, with Tamworth taking the tie into extra time before Spurs ultimately emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline. An own goal from Nathan Tshikuna, followed by strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson, sealed the win for Tottenham.

Postecoglou acknowledged that the match was a challenging one, as expected. “It was a challenging game as we expected it to be,” he said. “They made it hard for us, with the surface it was about us staying calm and being persistent in our football. In the end, we got the job done.” The Tottenham manager emphasized the importance of remaining calm and composed, particularly on a difficult playing surface.

When asked about his message to the team going into extra time, Postecoglou revealed that he urged them to stay calm and persistent. “Stay calm and persistent,” he said. “We knew we would finish strong and you could see they were tiring a bit.” The manager acknowledged that the match was a challenging one, but expressed pride in his team's ability to stay focused and composed under pressure.

Postecoglou praised his team's mental toughness, noting that they kept their heads and persisted throughout the match. “Most parts the boys kept their heads,” he said. "“I thought they stayed calm and persisted and got through. We are through to the next round and that was the objective for today.” The manager also took the opportunity to praise Tamworth's efforts, saying, “Tamworth did really well and should be proud of their efforts. For us, we move on.”