Ange Postecoglou was left fielding uncomfortable questions and accusations of disconnect with Tottenham supporters on Thursday night after his side slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.
The Australian was involved in a frosty post-match interview with Sky Sports and attempted to downplay a moment during the second half when he appeared to cup his ear in the direction of the away end at Stamford Bridge.
The gesture came in the immediate aftermath of Pape Matar Sarr's long-range strike in the 69th minute, which looked to have brought Spurs level until a lengthy VAR review ruled it out for a foul by Sarr on Moises Caicedo in the build-up.