“Yeah, I’ve obviously stuck up for the football because I enjoy watching Spurs play, but it’s almost like it’s got a bit too much for him,”
“The way things have gone, obviously it’s not easy dealing with defeat after defeat or struggling performances. But I think, sometimes saying things like the footballing gods are against us.
“Even if you do get a bit of bad luck and constantly the world’s against us, whining a little bit. I think it’s probably his first time he’s really had an awful patch as a coach.
“But obviously the Premier League, it’s a sterner test than he’s had before. I think that’s fair to say. But there is still a possibility that he could end up winning a trophy and qualify for the Champions League.
“You know what it’s like Micah when you’re in a side that’s struggling and results are not going, you’re bereft of confidence and you need a little bit of something. But his body language at present almost suggests that he’s downbeat and I think that’s not what you need. As a player, you need your manager to lift you up when things are not going that well. And it’s a shame.
“It’s tough for Tottenham, but hopefully they can do something in Europe. And I’m sure he had his one eye on that this week because that will possibly be his salvation this season.”
Lineker’s co-presenter, Richards, suggested it was “sad” for Postecoglou that things are going this way, as he’s a “very good manager.”