James Maddison bites back at Simon Jordan as Tottenham clinch Europa League
Tottenham won their first trophy since 2008 after they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Brennan Johnson scored the game’s only goal in the first half, which helped Spurs win the contest 1-0.
Ange Postecoglou, who was under pressure as his side are 17th in the Premier League, was vindicated after guiding the North London outfit to silverware.
Simon Jordan clip shared by James Maddison on X
A lot had been made of Spurs‘ trophy drought and the fact that Postecoglou may not be the manager to guide them to it.
He also famously said that he always won something in his second season, further adding pressure on his shoulders to deliver.
When James Maddison was signed, talkSPORT host Simon Jordan questioned the efficacy of the transfer.
| Tottenham | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Maddison | 45 | 12 | 10 |
While admitting he was a good player, Jordan did not think that the England international was the kind of signing that would guide a team to silverware.
Even though Maddison was injured for the final, he played a huge role in getting them there and has also been an important first-team player in the Premier League.
He wrote on X, sharing the clip of Jordan: “Bookmarked it. Knew it would come in handy.”
Tottenham face a busy summer transfer window ahead
Winning the Europa League marks a pivotal moment for Tottenham, signalling the start of a new era where they must act like a serious big club.
This triumph offers a platform to attract Champions League-calibre players in the transfer window, essential for elevating their status and competing at the highest level.
Spurs must target proven talents with experience in top-tier competitions, such as versatile midfielders, dynamic wingers and commanding defenders, who can seamlessly integrate into Ange Postecoglou’s high-intensity system or whoever replaces him.
Investing in quality over quantity will ensure the squad can challenge for domestic and European honours.
By leveraging the prestige of their Europa League success and the allure of Champions League football, Tottenham can signal ambition, shed their underachiever tag and build a team capable of sustained success.
This window is critical for Spurs to cement their place among Europe’s elite.