Tottenham Hotspur continued their inconsistent form in the Premier League on Sunday, losing a two goal lead against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Spurs were on course for a sixth consecutive victory in all competitions when Brennan Johnson and James Maddison struck before half-time to them 2-0 up at Amex Stadium.
However, the London club went to sleep and allowed Brighton back in the game. Yankuba Minteh reduced the deficit in the 48th minute.
Georginio Rutter levelled 10 minutes later with a fine finish before Danny Welbeck completed the comeback when he headed home what proved the winner after 66 minutes.
Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton and Tottenham (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Speaking after the match, Postecoglou was furious at his team performance with the defeat putting an end to their fine triumphs on the road at Manchester United and Ferencvaros.
“That’s probably the most disappointing loss I’ve had since I’ve been here, in terms of the way we went about it and it’s something I need to assess,” Postecoglou reflected after his 51st match in charge of Spurs.
“We didn’t do what you need to do at this level, it’s kind of non-negotiable. We just weren’t competitive.
“We didn’t win our duels, we lacked intensity, we didn’t deliver the things you need to at this level, the basics of the game, and paid the price for it.
“Wherever it comes from, it doesn’t really matter, it’s irrelevant. It’s unacceptable at the end of the day.
“You can kind of understand that you’re not going to win every game, but there’s the manner you lose games.
“And that’s the first time since I’ve been here that we’ve lost the game in that manner. And like I said, unacceptable.
“There’s a lot I can do about it. That’s why I’m in the role. If I couldn’t do anything about it, I’d get somebody else to sit here.”
He added on the BBC: “It’s a terrible loss for us, as bad as it gets, and there’s only one way to fix it and that’s my responsibility.
“(It is) probably the worst defeat since I’ve been here.”
Postecoglou will be eager to see his team bounce back from the defeat as they continue their quest for a silverware after the international break.
