Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou unleashed a blistering critique on Video Assistant Referee technology following his side's contentious 1-0 defeat at the City Ground on Saturday.
The Australian boss did not hold back in his post-match interview, visibly furious after what he perceived as another weekend of questionable VAR interventions affecting the outcome of a Premier League fixture.
'It's Becoming a Circus' - Postecoglou's Explosive Verdict
'I think it's affecting the game,' Postecoglou stated bluntly. 'You can't tell me that's what the game is supposed to be. We're going to sit around and wait for a decision... I don't like it.'
The Spurs manager's anger stemmed from another weekend where VAR dominated post-match discussions rather than the football itself. His comments come after a particularly frustrating match where decisions once again took centre stage.
Consistency the Key Issue
Postecoglou highlighted the lack of consistency as his main concern with the current system. 'If people are going to forensically look at everything that happens in a football game, they're going to find something,' he argued.
The Tottenham boss questioned whether this level of scrutiny was what fans truly wanted from the sport, suggesting the constant interruptions and delays were damaging the flow and passion of the game.
Not the First Time
This isn't the first occasion Postecoglou has voiced his concerns about VAR. Earlier in the season, he described the technology as 'a bit of a circus' after another controversial decision went against his team.
His latest outburst suggests growing frustration among Premier League managers about how the technology is being implemented and its increasing influence on match outcomes.
As the debate around VAR continues to rage, Postecoglou's comments will undoubtedly add fuel to the fire about whether the technology needs a complete overhaul or better implementation to save the spirit of the game.
