Tottenham Hotspur did not show the best version of themselves on Thursday night as they suffered their sixth league defeat of the season.
It has not been the start to the campaign which many would have hoped for at Tottenham as they go into the weekend in tenth spot.
Ange Postecoglou’s side do remain competing in all competitions, however, with Tottenham facing Tamworth in the FA Cup next month.
But there is a lot to improve on at Hotspur Way if Spurs are going to mount a real challenge for a piece of silverware this season.
Postecoglou confronted angry Tottenham fans following the full-time whistle on Thursday with the away end frustrated by the defeat.
And he has since provided a brutally honest message to those fans in the hours since.
Ange Postecoglou says he ‘doesn’t care’ amid Tottenham frustrations
The scenes after the defeat to Bournemouth were not exactly pretty from a Tottenham perspective with their manager receiving verbal abuse from the away end.
Speaking on Friday, ahead of Sunday’s game against Chelsea, the Australian admitted he was not going to shy away from the fans’ anger.
“Hopefully after 18 months, you’ve realised that I am who I am. I don’t really care. Whether people think I’m an easy target, soft target. I’m going to shy away from it. I’ve fought my whole life and I’m not going to race down the tunnel because some people feel like they need to give me some direction,” he said.
“I’m not going to change. It’s who I am, mate. I’ve been like that my whole career and I won’t change.”
Paul Merson warned Postecoglou ahead of the Bournemouth game with Tottenham losing as many games as they have won.
Some will consider the injuries which Tottenham are dealing with currently as Cristian Romero remains an injury doubt for the game against Chelsea.
But perhaps it would be wise for Postecoglou to consider some change given Spurs are suffering from the same issues time and time again.
Postecoglou is starting to lose the fans
Postecoglou has admitted he doesn’t need Daniel Levy’s support to carry on with his role in north London.
But his decision to be so blunt with the fans could a divisive one considering they are the ones who pay to watch their side in action.
As Postecoglou has already suggested, the fans are fans of the club and not the manager, but there is no harm in having the fans on your side.
TBR Football understands Tottenham are not looking to sack Postecoglou amid their recent struggles.
But it is starting to feel as if another defeat on the weekend could really stir the fans up even more.