Two former Celts Ange Postecoglou and Fraser Forster are licking their wounds this evening after an early League Cup exit in just round 2. The match at Craven Cottage ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, forcing the game to go straight to penalties. Unfortunately, for the Celtic duo, they were on the losing side of a 5-4 penalty defeat.
Fraser Forster, the man who was once a wall between the sticks for Celtic, was tasked with getting Ange’s new side through to the next round. The stage was set for a heroic moment that never came. The big man couldn’t make a save, and Spurs were knocked out of the League Cup.
Ange Postecoglou, who has been a beacon of tactical ingenuity during his time at Celtic, tasted his first defeat with Spurs. The disappointment was palpable although it wasn’t a loss in 90 minutes. The Australian gaffer has been trying to implement his high-pressing, attacking style of football at Spurs, but it seems there’s still work to be done.
The Australian’s trials and tribulations at Spurs are followed closely by some of the Hoops faithful, who wish nothing but the best for their former manager.
While it was a night to forget for Ange Postecoglou and Fraser Forster, it’s important to remember that football is a journey filled with highs and lows. Both have shown their quality and resilience in the past, and there’s no doubt they’ll bounce back stronger.
In the grand scheme of things, it’s just a bump in the road.
