Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens has revealed he tried to contact Ange Postecoglou after referencing the beleaguered Tottenham boss following his side's defeat by Stockport.
Asked in a post-match interview whether injuries had played a part in Saturday's 1-0 loss, Wellens said: 'I'm not going to make excuses, I'm not Ange Postecoglou.'
Spurs have endured an injury-hit, troubled season which has piled the pressure on Postecoglou.
Wellens, 44, subsequently released a statement apologising for his comments, saying he was 'deeply embarrassed'.
But he has been unable to speak to the Australian personally despite calling Tottenham, whose goalkeeper Josh Keeley and striker Jamie Donley are on loan with Orient.