Ange Postecoglou's Presser: Frustration and "Toothless" Questions
It's been a rough week for Ange Postecoglou and the Celtic faithful. The Bhoys have been on a bit of a roll, winning most of their matches and playing some exciting football. But a recent draw against a stubborn Dundee United side left a sour taste in everyone's mouth.
So, it's no surprise that Ange was feeling a little frustrated at his post-match press conference. It was clear that he felt the team's performance wasn't up to par. He was particularly annoyed with the lack of "cutting edge" in the final third. "We just weren't clinical enough," he said, "and that's something we need to work on."
But the real annoyance came from the questions posed by the press. It seemed like they were more interested in asking about the team's rotation policy and the lack of certain players than they were in discussing the performance on the pitch. Ange didn't hold back in his response, calling the questions "toothless" and "uninspired."
"I'm here to talk about the game," he said, "not to answer a bunch of questions that have nothing to do with the game. If you want to talk about the players, that's fine, but I'm not going to entertain questions that don't help us move forward."
It's not uncommon for managers to get frustrated with the media, especially when they feel like the questions aren't constructive. But Ange's outburst was refreshing, showing that he's not afraid to speak his mind and call out the press when he feels they're not doing their job properly.
This isn't about silencing the press, it's about accountability. When managers are constantly questioned about things that don't directly relate to the game, it can be frustrating. It's important for the press to ask the right questions to help the team improve and move forward.
Of course, this doesn't mean that the media should be afraid to ask tough questions. But there's a difference between asking tough questions and asking irrelevant questions.
Let's hope that Ange's outburst will lead to some more meaningful discussions in future press conferences. We all want to see the Bhoys succeed, and that means everyone needs to play their part, including the media.