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Ange Postecoglou understands Tamworth's replay frustration
- Ange Postecoglou understands why some are frustrated that Tamworth have been denied an FA Cup replay after holding Spurs to a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes.
Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, expressed understanding and sympathy towards Tamworth's frustration over the FA Cup replay situation. Tamworth, a non-league club, was set to face Bristol Rovers in an FA Cup first-round replay, but the match was postponed due to a frozen pitch. This replay was necessary because their initial game ended in a 1-1 draw. Postecoglou, reflecting on his own experiences with replays, acknowledged the financial and logistical burdens such games place on smaller clubs. He highlighted the challenges these teams face, including the costs of travel, accommodation, and the potential for player injuries, especially when replays are scheduled with short notice. Despite the inconvenience, Postecoglou emphasized the importance of the FA Cup and the opportunities it provides for lower league teams to compete against bigger clubs.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/ange-postecoglou-understands-tamworth-s-replay-frustration/ar-BB1rkfdh ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/ange-postecoglou-understands-tamworth-s-replay-frustration/ar-BB1rkfdh ]