Ange Postecoglou ‘close to immortality’ at Tottenham after what he has just done
Tottenham remain on course to end their trophy drought after making their first European final since 2019.
Ange Postecoglou is one step closer to winning silverware in his second season after a 2-0 victory against Bodo/Glimt fired Spurs into the Europa League final.
Pressure was mounting on Postecoglou going into the tie after a disappointing Premier League campaign, but he sealed a 5-1 aggregate win with ease.
Despite the outside noise, the 59-year-old’s side put up an excellent defensive display with enough offensive firepower to send them into their sixth European final.
Postecoglou close to biggest ‘mic’ drop in football history
While the odds were in Spurs’ favour going into the second leg, Postecoglou’s side had been warned of the difficult artificial pitch at the Aspmyra Stadium.
However, the turf did not faze the Lilywhites or Postecoglou, who were determined to make history away from home.
Scottish pundit, Tam McManus, was impressed, writing on X: “Big Ange one game from immortality at Spurs and the biggest mic drop in the history of football.”
| Club | Matches Played | W | D | L | Pts |
| Everton | 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 39 |
| Manchester United | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 39 |
| Tottenham | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 38 |
| West Ham | 35 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 37 |
The Australian manager has been at the forefront of criticism in recent weeks as Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League, but considering their league form, their accomplishment in the Europa League is extraordinary.
Tottenham must win the Europa League
Postecoglou’s future at Spurs is not the only thing fuelling his side, but the never-ending reminder that the Lilywhites have not won a trophy in 17 years.
The Tottenham coach ending that drought would not only be commendable in a season where injury has plagued his side, but may save him from the sack.
It is no secret that the manager’s future has hung in the balance during recent months, with Daniel Levy reportedly piecing together a long list of potential replacements.
However, a Europa League final win, no less against fellow Premier League team Manchester United, would surely give Levy a lot to think about.
Few believed Postecoglou when he said he tends to win trophies in his second season, but now, with Spurs inches away from silverware, most have been stunned into silence.