Ange makes big Spurs claim and Mo Toure maintains scoring streak
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Show Notes
On this episode:
- Ange Postecoglou questions Tottenham Hotspur’s ambition
- Mohamed Toure continues scoring for Norwich City
- Melbourne City FC qualify for the ACL Elite Round of 16
- Newcastle Jets make it seven straight wins
- Youngest ever A-League Women goal scorer
- Team of the Week
Ange on Spurs
Speaking on the Stick to Football, Postecoglou said Spurs are “not a big club” based on spending and wage structure, criticising their lack of risk-taking despite the “To Dare Is To Do” motto.
Former Spur Jamie O'Hara and broadcaster Andy Goldstein hit back strongly.
Discussion: Is Ange right?
Aussies Overseas
England
- Toure: 5 goals in 130 minutes, scored in FA Cup win over West Bromwich Albion.
- Alex Robertson: Player of the Match in Cardiff City’s 3-1 win over Luton Town.
- Assist for Callum Elder in Derby’s 2-0 win.
- Injury concern for Lewis Miller at Blackburn Rovers.
Europe
- Two assists for Caitlin Foord as Arsenal WFC won 4-0.
- Goal for Alex Chidiac with Como Women.
- Full games in Dutch relegation clash for Aiden Hrustic and Max Balard.
- 69 minutes for Jackson Irvine in FC St. Pauli’s loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
ACL Elite
- Melbourne City FC beat Ulsan HD FC 2-1. Goals to Max Caputo and Marcus Younis. Through to the Round of 16.
- Macarthur FC lost 2-0 to Bangkok United in ACL2.
Coefficient update: Australia tracking toward one ACL Elite and one ACL2 spot for 26/27.
A-League Men
- Wanderers 2-2 Phoenix. Goals to Ryan Fraser and Phillip Cancar. Lowest Wanderers home crowd recorded.
- Jets 3-1 Glory. Seven straight wins. Goals to Lachlan Bayliss, Lachlan Rose and Xavier Bertoncello.
- Adelaide 2-1 Sydney FC. Goals to Ryan Kitto and Luka Jovanovic. Adelaide up to third.
A-League Women
- Sydney FC Women 4-0 Brisbane. Willa Pearson becomes youngest scorer in league history.
- Free-kick goal from Peta Trimis in Mariners’ 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix Women.
Other News
- Tony Vidmar steps down as Olyroos coach.
- Joeys and U17 Women exit Asian Cup at group stage.
Team of the Week
Lawrence Thomas
Callum Elder – Willa Pearson – Alessandro Circati
Alex Robertson – Ethan Alagich – Max Burgess – Mackenzie Hawkesby
Riley McGree – Mohamed Toure – Peta Trimis
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