Defiant Tottenham Boss Vows to End Trophy Drought and Dismisses ‘Diminishing’ Narrative”
Ange Postecoglou launched a passionate defense of Tottenham’s season after guiding his team to the Europa League final, insisting critics are already trying to downplay their achievements before the big game.
Spurs sealed their place in the final with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt in Norway, completing a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory. Now, they face Premier League rivals Manchester United in Bilbao on May 21—a match that could end Tottenham’s 17-year wait for a major trophy.
But when asked if he agreed with United boss Ruben Amorim’s claim that Europa League success wouldn’t “save” their season, Postecoglou bristled.
“Why Should I Care What United Think?”
“Why do I care what United think? Why is that relevant to me?” the Australian fired back in his post-match press conference. “Ask their manager why he said that. For us, this is important.”
He then turned the tables on the media, suggesting some are already looking for ways to undermine Spurs’ potential triumph.
“You tell me—what would a trophy do for this club? The question answers itself,” he said. “But right now, people are scared it might actually happen. Then they’ll say, ‘Let’s tear it down, diminish it, call it a poor season, or compare us to United.’”
A Chance to Make History
Both Tottenham and United have endured dismal Premier League campaigns, sitting 16th and 15th respectively. But victory in the final would secure Champions League football—a lifeline for either club.
Postecoglou, who has a history of winning silverware in his second season at clubs, praised his players for overcoming Bodo/Glimt’s artificial pitch and freezing conditions.
“I couldn’t be prouder of the lads,” he told TNT Sports. “We knew it’d be tough, but they handled it brilliantly. We deserved this, and now we’re in a final—something for our fans to dream about.”
He also paid tribute to Tottenham’s traveling supporters, who braved the Arctic chill to cheer their team.
“Managers and players come and go, but the fans stay forever,” he said. “Seeing their smiles tonight—that’s what it’s all about. Now, we’ve given them hope. Who knows? Maybe we can do something special.”
With the final looming, Postecoglou’s message was clear: Spurs aren’t just happy to be there—they’re coming to win.
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