Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has delivered a stark and repeated warning to his players, echoing his pointed 'final whistle' comments after a thrilling but flawed 3-3 draw against Brentford.
The Spurs manager cut a frustrated figure despite the high-scoring affair, pinpointing a lack of focus and a failure to manage key moments as the root cause of his team's dropped points in the Premier League encounter.
Postecoglou's Mentality Question
In a post-match interview that mirrored his sentiments from earlier in the season, Postecoglou questioned his squad's mentality. He emphasised that the game isn't over until the referee blows for full-time, a lesson he feels his team is struggling to learn.
"It's the same message," Postecoglou stated. "It's just the final whistle, that's all that matters. Whatever happens in between, you've got to be ready to play until the end."
Chaos at the Gtech Community Stadium
The match itself was a rollercoaster for the travelling Spurs fans. An own goal from Neal Maupay and a strike from Destiny Udogie seemingly had Tottenham in control before Brentford mounted a fierce comeback.
Ivan Toney and Brennan Johnson exchanged goals in a frantic second half, leaving the points shared. Postecoglou, however, was less concerned with the scoreline and more with his team's application and game management throughout the pulsating 90 minutes.
A Recurring Theme for Spurs
This is not the first time the Australian gaffer has felt the need to drill this message home. His repetition suggests a growing concern over a perceived mental fragility within the squad, an issue that could hinder their ambitions for a top-four finish this season.
The draw leaves Tottenham in a fiercely competitive battle for European spots, where every point is precious. Postecoglou's public critique serves as a clear demand for greater maturity and resilience from his players as the season reaches its critical final stages.
