Antonio Conte outburst: Tottenham boss tells board his anger was against players

Antonio Conte has made it clear to Tottenham’s board that his ferocious anger was directed purely at the players, not the owner or chairman.

It’s business as usual at Tottenham. Called Spurs players ‘selfish’ After his side threw away a two-goal lead at Southampton on the underside.

He also appeared to be attacking club ownership, but Conte explained to the board that while the players have an ‘alibi’, why should the club and the manager alone be responsible for not winning? It is understood that he asked if he would be liable.

Players and staff now have two days of pre-scheduled leave and will return to the training ground on Tuesday regardless of the outcome.

Players have yet to react to Conte’s comments, with Cristian Romero and Pedro Polo being the only players to post on social media since the incident.

sky sports Jamie Carragher has said he believes he wants Conte to be sacked following the Italian’s rant, but Jamie Redknapp feels the Italian’s position is becoming untenable.

Conte’s contract with Spurs expires this summer. sky sports Gary Neville said, “Keep him right where he is and let him do his job.”

sky sports news reported earlier this month Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is under heavy pressure to reappoint Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs manager, with several players and staff begging the Argentinian to return to the club and rejuvenate. ing.

Tottenham’s collapse at St Mary’s capped a disastrous run of trophy wins, being banned from both the FA Cup and the Champions League since 2008.

Analysis: From the ‘Game of Glory’ to the ‘Game of Blame’

It was supposed to be a season that Spurs built on the progress they made last season, but it was a disappointing campaign and their recent low point was to toss a 3–1 lead at Southampton on Saturday.

It looked like the final straw for Conte and he didn’t hold back in his post-match press conference. But who is truly responsible for this season’s failure?

main, sky sports news reporter michael bridge We analyze that question from three different perspectives: Conte, the Board, and the Fans.

Antonio Conte

Conte got almost everything off his chest in front of the media on Saturday. Conte has a track record of telling journalists what he thinks when he was coach of Juventus, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Italy.

We got a glimpse of what was to come when we asked if he was the right person for the job after our 0-1 loss to Burnley last February. He later admitted those comments were meant to challenge the players, but Saturday felt more personal.

The big question is how the club hierarchy will judge his comments. Conte told reporters that he has consistently told the board what needs to be done in order for the club to take its next big step.

Despite the fact that many Spurs fans think the club has players, it could be a dangerous game to question their commitment… not enough.

Conte could point to injury issues as part of the reason for his failure this season. Serious injuries to Hugo Lloris and, more importantly, Rodrigo Bentancourt didn’t help, but all managers have to put up with missing players.

He can also point to the fact that last season’s Golden Boot winner Heung-min Son has scored just six times this season.

Harry Kane always scores goals, but Conte knows that a successful team cannot rely on just one key player, no matter how good they are.

Looking back at Conte’s own performances this season, he has to admit that it has been a very difficult season for him on an individual level. He lost three of his close friends and underwent gallbladder surgery.

It seems like he’s the only one who knows if he’ll sign a new contract, but that seems highly unlikely so far.

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Daniel Levy is a huge Conte fan. At the staff Christmas party, his name was mentioned during a speech.

It was all so positive, but it seems like a long time ago.

The board has always recognized that Conte does not like long-term contracts, and the mutual view was to discuss an extension during this season, which has been very promising.

Spurs were the third favorites for last summer’s title, and they deserved it after a promising three-game winning streak finish last season, including a 3-0 win over Arsenal. Levy knows he has one of football’s most respected and successful coaches in his dugout, so he has every right to look forward to next season.

Of course, Levy and the board have faced criticism over transfer fees and policies, but they would argue that they stand by Conte. Brighton’s key player, Conte wanted Ivan Perisic, but it could be argued that their most successful acquisition since last summer was backup goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

The defense looked woefully lacking in quality for all the money spent and Clement Lenglet was brought on loan last summer when the first-choice centre-back target was unavailable. , he was not convinced.

Fans often blame the club’s leadership for the fact that Spurs have only won one major trophy in Levy’s era, but especially when it comes to questionable team selections in the major semi-finals and finals. Managers and Conte are also responsible.

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Just when Spurs fans thought they were headed for a relaxing two-week break during the international break, everything suddenly turned hopeless again. A club famous for its game of glory is playing a game of blame again.

It’s amazing to think that Spurs were seconds away from finishing third in the Premier League, but it was disastrous game management when a 3–1 lead and a controversial penalty changed it all.

Many fans now believe that a top four finish isn’t enough to make up for a disappointing and disappointing campaign. No trophy for 4th place. His FA Cup defeat at Sheffield United last month is one of his signature 90 minutes this season.

Some Spurs supporters think Conte was right in what he said on Saturday. They say his criticism of the players and the board was long overdue. Many fans believe that they are.

One issue all supporters can agree on is that Conte’s contract, which expires this summer, plays a big part in the uncertainty hanging over the club.

How can you expect to build if the person in charge is not willing to leave his future to the club?

Spurs fans, who mocked Mikel Arteta for his ‘trust the process’ mantra when he first became Arsenal manager, now envy that very process.

Arsenal could parade the Premier League trophy on the day Beyonce is due to play at what was once called White Hart Lane.

Ten months ago, Spurs beat Arsenal 3-0 at home. It is now a very distant memory.

With North London’s Red Half going from strength to strength, Daniel Levy & Co must create a contingency plan for yet another rebuild – the 13th manager in 20 years.