Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is furious after losing a two-goal advantage against Brighton.

**Postecoglou Frustrated as Spurs Throw Away Two-Goal Lead Against Brighton**

In a match that promised so much for Tottenham Hotspur, manager Ange Postecoglou was left seething after his side squandered a two-goal lead against Brighton & Hove Albion. Brennan Johnson and James Maddison had given Spurs a commanding advantage in the first half, showcasing the attacking flair that had seen them secure five consecutive victories prior to their trip to the Amex Stadium. However, a disastrous second-half performance saw the visitors capitulate, with Brighton turning the tide just 21 minutes after the break.

Postecoglou, who has been a breath of fresh air since taking the reins at Spurs in 2023, described the defeat as “absolutely gutting” and his worst experience in charge of the club. Speaking to Sky Sports, he expressed his disappointment: “It was a frustrating and disappointing result. The second half was unacceptable. We weren’t anywhere near where we should be. We got carried away with how we were going.”

The Australian tactician lamented his team’s lack of fight, a stark contrast to their previous performances. “We kind of accepted our fate, which is hard to understand because we haven’t done that while I’ve been here. We’ve usually fought for everything, but when you don’t, you pay the price,” he added.

Postecoglou also reflected on the dangers of complacency, warning that football can quickly humble those who get too far ahead of themselves. “The problem is we are travelling along too smoothly. Football and life will trip you up if you get too far ahead of yourself. That’s what it looked like in the second half,” he said.

With the international break now upon them, Spurs face a 13-day wait until their next Premier League fixture against London rivals West Ham United, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Postecoglou acknowledged the need to address the negativity stemming from this defeat, stating, “There is no message to the players. It is a terrible loss for us – as bad as it gets. There’s only one way to fix it, and that’s my responsibility.”

The Spurs boss was particularly critical of his team’s competitiveness, noting, “We lost all our duels, and if you’re not competitive, it is not going to work – we were not competitive.” As the majority of his squad heads off on international duty, Postecoglou will be left to process the defeat alone until they reconvene.

The turning point in the match came just three minutes after the restart when Yankuba Minteh found the back of the net for Brighton, igniting a spirited comeback that saw Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck also score. Reflecting on the second half, Postecoglou told BBC’s Match of the Day, “Fair to say that the second half was unacceptable, and we paid a price for that. We probably should have put it to bed in the first half. What we did in that second half is unacceptable, and we got what we deserved.”

As Spurs now sit ninth in the Premier League standings, having been leapfrogged by Brighton, Postecoglou will be keen to rally his troops and ensure that this setback serves as a wake-up call rather than a trend. The coming weeks will be crucial for the North London club as they look to bounce back and regain their early-season momentum.