Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has spoken out against the online abuse directed at forward Brennan Johnson. Postecoglou emphasised that while criticism is part of the game, anonymous abusive comments are unacceptable. He stated, “Criticism is one thing, you accept that. To sit down and write something abusive anonymously… say it in front of me, you’ll get a punch on the nose, you won’t do it again, mate. But they won’t do that.”
Johnson, who recently joined Tottenham, has been the target of negative comments on social media. Postecoglou’s remarks come amid a series of statements he has made regarding the club’s performance and player behaviour.
- 2024-09-15: Postecoglou expressed confidence in Tottenham’s trophy prospects.
- 2024-09-15: He reflected on missed opportunities in a recent match.
- 2024-08-30: Postecoglou indicated no further signings for the club.
- 2024-08-24: He discussed midfielder Yves Bissouma’s recent behaviour.
- 2024-08-10: Postecoglou secured the signing of forward Dominic Solanke.
Postecoglou’s strong stance on the issue highlights the ongoing challenges players face with social media abuse.