King expects Ange to have words with Tottenham star after what he did v Brentford

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is expected to have a conversation with manager Ange Postecoglou regarding his recent goal celebration against Brentford. This expectation comes from Bryan King, a former scout for Tottenham, who expressed confusion over Maddison’s decision to remove his shirt during the celebration.

On September 21, 2024, Maddison scored his first goal of the season in a 3-1 victory over Brentford at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While acknowledging the quality of Maddison’s goal, King questioned the significance of the shirt removal, suggesting it was unnecessary. He noted that this action resulted in a yellow card, which could be viewed as a careless decision.

King stated that although Maddison’s goal was impressive, taking off the shirt seemed to make a statement that was not entirely appropriate. He highlighted that players represent their club when wearing the shirt and that throwing it in the air could be seen as disrespectful, even if he personally did not categorize it as such.

He remarked, “It was a quality finish from Maddison. However, what was the reason behind taking off his shirt during the celebrations? It seemed to serve no purpose.” He further emphasized that Maddison could have conveyed his excitement simply through the goal itself.

King also noted that if Maddison had worn a t-shirt with a message underneath, it would have been more understandable. Instead, he wore a plain vest, which diminished the impact of his celebration. He speculated that Postecoglou would likely address this issue with Maddison, especially since sponsors would prefer to see their team’s shirts displayed properly rather than left discarded on the field.

Despite his earlier performances drawing criticism, Maddison’s goal provided him with a sense of relief and joy. Nonetheless, Postecoglou may feel frustrated about the yellow card, particularly given the team’s busy schedule and the need to avoid unnecessary bookings.

While Maddison’s contribution helped secure three vital points for Tottenham, the manager will be mindful of maintaining player discipline as the season progresses.

In other news, there are concerns surrounding another player’s recent actions during the match against Brentford, which may add to Postecoglou’s challenges.

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