Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has condemned the abuse directed at him by a minority of Tamworth fans, describing it as “vile and detestable.”
The Australian was subjected to chants from sections of the home crowd during Tottenham’s 3-0 FA Cup third-round victory over the non-league side on Sunday.
A sold-out crowd of 3,270 packed the Lamb Ground to witness Tamworth hold the Premier League team to a stalemate during regular time before conceding three goals in extra time.
While most fans enjoyed the match in good spirits, Postecoglou criticized the behavior of a “minority” whose actions he deemed “unacceptable.”
“90% of the crowd were very good and enjoyed the banter. There was 10% who were pretty unacceptable,” said Postecoglou.
“The stuff I heard was pretty vile and detestable, and getting things thrown at me, not a great experience, but we’re expected to be the bigger person.
“I would have loved to have turned around and not be the bigger person in that moment, but you deal with it and go on.”
Fifth-tier Tamworth sit 96 places below Spurs in the football pyramid.
But the non-league side held their own during normal time, forcing Spurs to survive a couple of huge scares.
“Credit to Andy (Peaks, the Tamworth manager) and his players and the people of Tamworth at the football club,” added Postecoglou.
“I thought they did themselves proud on the day with the way they presented themselves.”
BBC Sport have contacted Tamworth and the Football Association for comment.