A year ago Ange Postecoglu could do no wrong around these parts, but even the most bought in of Tottenham supporters would surely have raised a quizzical eye at the sight of James Maddison departing midway through a match where his side were seeing plenty of the ball,

In a game where both coaches were under some pressure, Ange Postecoglou was proactive with his own replacements, while Julen Lopetegui paid for his indecisiveness. The wonder is whether the Basque will even be at West Ham by the time Mohammed Kudus returns to the team,

James Maddison was hauled off at half-time against West Ham United and replaced by Pape Matar Sarr much to the surprise of the Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou explained it was a tactical decision to bring James Maddison off at half-time in Tottenham’s derby win over West Ham.The Spurs midfielder was replaced by Pape Matar Sarr at the break with the match in the balance,

In a surprising move, Tottenham Hotspur’s star midfielder James Maddison was taken off at half-time during their 4-1 win over West Ham.

James Maddison was subbed off at half time, but it turned out to be a stroke of genius by Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has opened up on his decision to hook James Maddison at half time during his side's 4-1 win over West Ham on Saturday. The north London side fell behind in the 18th minute when Mohammed Kudus opened the scoring.

James Maddison’s half-time substitution during Tottenham’s Premier League clash against West Ham was for ‘tactical reasons’. It was the Hammers who broke the deadlock in Saturday’s early kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium,

The Spurs midfielder didn’t return to the pitch for the second half with Pape Matar Sarr coming on for the hosts.