TOTTERING HOTSPUR

Ange backed after 'fragile' Spurs blast

- MIKE WALTERS

MICKY VAN DE VEN claims Tottenham players are “still positive” about delivering Ange Postecoglou’s plan – despite missing out on the Champions League.

Postecoglou’s post-match blast after some Spurs fans seemed happy to lose to Manchester City – because it damaged Arsenal’s chances of winning the title – generated some intrigue.

After the Spurs manager’s frustration boiled over, including one exchange with a fan behind the dugouts, Van de Ven (inset) insisted the players were “still trusting of what the gaffer wants.”