Ange delivered on his bullish promise and the world has taken notice after Tottenham won the Europa League
Whatever happens next for Ange Postecoglou it might never get better than his Tottenham prophecy coming true as he delivered where others couldn’t.
Juventus man of steel Giorgio Chiellini once infamously prodded at the “history of the Tottenham” and their inability to win when it mattered most.
But Angeball, and the magnetic personality of a man unlike many others, won through as Spurs outlasted Manchester United in Bilbao to end 17 years of trophy hurt and instantly bury a domestic season to forget.
Postecoglou knows a wretched Premier League season cannot be glossed over but Tottenham ditching their ‘Spursy’ reputation is priceless.
The former Celtic boss has earned the acclaim alongside matchwinner Brennan Johnson as a galaxy of world superstars have offered their congratulations. Record Sport looks at the best of it.
Roy Keane, starring on CBS, roared: “Spurs have won more than Arsenal this season. When you think of the clubs out there, Spurs get criticised as much as anyone. They certainly were not Spursy. They defended really well, their attacking play wasn’t great but it doesn’t really matter.
“For all the critics over the past few years, we’ve said they’ve got a lovely stadium but it’s all about winning trophies. Now they can get their hands on that trophy tonight and really enjoy it. When the players come back for pre-season they know they’re in the Champions League and the knock-on effect for the club is fantastic.”
Chris Sutton said: “Beautiful… all the s*** he’s taken off people. Bold, brave , backed his ability as a coach. One idiot disrespectfully inferred he was a clown a couple of days ago. Who’s the clown now? Well played Ange.
“He’s been proven correct. He always wins in his second season. A lot of people eating a lot of humble pie right now. Get in there! Delighted for the big Aussie.”
Ally McCoist: “Ange delivers what he says he does – that’ll be the story tomorrow. And rightly so… I’ll put my cards on the table, I’m absolutely delighted for him. Some of the criticism has been way over the top – particularly in the buildup to this final. I don’t think anyone can grudge him this trophy.”
Gareth Bale said on TNT Sports: “Amazing for the club. It has been a long time coming. Delighted for the club and all the fans. Now Ange goes down as a legendary manager to win a European Cup.”
Mohamed Salah wrote on X: “He did say he’d win in his second season. Congratulations!”
Tam McManus: “Big f****** Ange. Absolutely right round every single one of the diddies that slaughtered him all season.”
Paul Robinson: “What scenes and limbs in that Tottenham end of the ground. The players, the staff, the supporters you can see what that means to the club. They have won a trophy. They have taken away that ‘Spursy’ tag and nobody can point that at them any more.
“17 long years without a trophy, a really poor domestic campaign, it’s all turned around. A European trophy, Champions League football and who knows what springboard that could be for the club.”
Glenn Hoddle: “Incredible. I’ve got no nails left. Fantastic for the club. It wasn’t a fantastic game, but they got over the line. Ange Postecoglou got it right in the end.
“He played three in midfield and particularly in the first half that overpowered Man Utd. Second half, there was a case of holding on and hanging in there. They defended like trojans. Hopefully, it’s a stepping stone for more.”
Tottenham legend Harry Kane simply wrote: “Congratulations @SpursOfficial,” while Rangers-daft WWE star Drew McIntyre jokingly penned: “You won Spurs. Enjoy the Europa League. I hope it makes you very happy. Dear Lord, what a sad little life Ange. You ruined my tweet completely so you could have a trophy. Now take your trophy and get out of my mentions.”
