Tottenham Boss Commits Future After Ending 17-Year Trophy Drought With Gritty Final Win Over Man Utd*
Ange Postecoglou has emphatically dismissed speculation about his Tottenham future after masterminding the club’s long-awaited return to silverware, declaring his desire to build on their Europa League triumph following a tense 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao.
The Australian manager, whose position had been subject to rumors regardless of the final result, watched his side display uncharacteristic defensive resilience to overcome a toothless United side through Brennan Johnson’s scrappy 42nd-minute winner. The victory not only ended Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought but also secured Champions League qualification – a perfect response to critics who questioned Postecoglou’s methods during difficult Premier League spells this season.
A Manager’s Promise Fulfilled
Speaking to TNT Sports amid wild celebrations at San Mamés Stadium, Postecoglou revealed: “I don’t feel like I’ve completed the job yet, we’re still building. The moment I accepted the role I had one thing in my head – to win something. We’ve done that now so I want to build on it.”
His words were echoed by match-winner Johnson, who paid tribute to the manager’s unwavering belief: “He said he wins in the second year and he has. If there’s ever a time for a mic drop, it’s now. I can’t thank him enough for how much trust he has in us.”
Heroes Emerge in Historic Night
While Johnson’s close-range finish proved decisive, Tottenham owed much to their defensive heroes. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario produced crucial saves, while Micky van de Ven’s spectacular goal-line clearance to deny Rasmus Højlund preserved their slender lead.
“This group has written history,” an emotional Vicario declared post-match. “We knew we needed everyone – and we did it.” The sentiment was shared by Spurs legend Gareth Bale, who told TNT Sports: “Ange now goes down as a legendary manager for winning a European cup. The fans have waited so long for this moment.”
For Postecoglou and his players, the celebrations begin. But as the Australian made clear, this is just the start of Tottenham’s new era rather than its culmination. With Champions League football secured and the trophy curse broken, Spurs fans can finally dare to dream again.
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