Ange Postecoglou claimed he was angrier than he had ever been as he railed against refereeing decisions and conspiring misfortune after his depleted Tottenham were beaten at home by Newcastle.
'I can't be prouder of the players,' said the Spurs boss. 'I thought they were outstanding. I'm just really, really angry, angriest I think I have ever been in my career that they were denied the right rewards for a fantastic performance.
'If that was a different day and it was an even and fair playing ground we would have won that game.