A Lot Of What He Said Was Good – Says Postecoglu After Romero Hits Out At Tottenham Board

Ange Postecoglou revealed that Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has expressed regret after voicing his concerns about the club’s transfer strategy.

Following a disappointing loss to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, Postecoglou’s team is struggling, managing just one win in their last seven matches across all competitions.

After the match, Romero openly supported Tottenham manager Postecoglou and called on the club’s leadership to mimic the strategies of Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea by making significant investments in new signings.

“Those are the things to imitate. You have to realize that something is going wrong. Hopefully, they (club board) realize it,” Romero was quoted as saying by Telemundo Deportes.

“Hopefully, they realize who the true responsible ones are, and we move forward because it’s a beautiful club that, with the structure it has, could easily be competing for the title every year.”

Postecoglou was quizzed on Romero’s controversial comments before Tottenham’s Europa League clash with Scottish side Rangers on Thursday.

“In the context of the day, Cristian was disappointed obviously,” Postecoglou told reporters on Wednesday.

“To watch the team sort of have to feel the pain of another defeat in the manner it happened, he was very emotional.

“I think it was his way of trying to, as a leader, help us and the group in saying that we’re going through a tough time but he believes in what we’re doing.

“And then the other part of it probably, he went about it sort of the wrong way in terms of I think he’s passionate about having success at the club (but) I think the way he probably expressed it was not the right way.

“Cristian, he realizes what he said. A lot of what he said was good; some of what he said wasn’t right and shouldn’t be done in public.”

Asked if Romero will be punished, Postecoglou insisted, “I think I’m pretty consistent in saying I just don’t think that that’s important.

“I think what’s more important is an understanding of how we should deal with these things and deal with them better.

“I’ve already spoken to Cristian about it. He’s apologized for the way he said it, particularly in the public sense, which wasn’t the right way to go about things.

“I think it would have been easier for him not to say anything. He does care, but like I said, there’s a way to do these things.”

Romero’s remarks overshadowed former Celtic manager Postecoglou’s return to Glasgow, where he will be missing at least seven players, among them Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, and Richarlison.

The Australian acknowledged it was the worst injury crisis of his managerial career as he prepared for a hostile reception from Rangers fans after leading their city rivals to a pair of Scottish titles in his two-year reign.

“I think you know what kind of reception I’ll get,” Postecoglou said.

“European nights here, you know it is something you want to be a part of and hopefully overcome.”