Ange Postecoglou has shared insights into his pre-match address that motivated his Tottenham Hotspur team to clinch victory, while also honouring the families of all those involved. Addressing the crowd at the club’s celebration event, Postecoglou delivered an emotional tribute after Spurs broke a 17-year trophy drought.
He emphasised the significance of family within the team, noting, “I made a big theme for us as a group about family this year, how important family is.” Standing before a DJ setup, he expressed immense pride in his players and staff, describing them as the “best family” he could ever be part of. He acknowledged the collective support from everyone present, which he believes contributed to the team’s success.
Postecoglou stated, “They truly deserve it; they’re outstanding people, not just outstanding players. I couldn’t be prouder to be a manager,” urging everyone to celebrate their hard-earned achievements.
Known for his stirring team talks, he conveyed how he inspired the players ahead of their 1-0 victory against Manchester United. He remarked, “From the bottom of my heart, I’ve never been prouder to manage these players and the people with them. You, the families, trust me, I played a video before the game that inspired them to win. Every single one of them is a champion. Well done, enjoy the night.”
To mark this historic win—their first European trophy in 41 years—Tottenham is planning an open-top bus parade in North London on Friday afternoon. The event is expected to last between 60 to 90 minutes and will be livestreamed on the club’s official website, app, and YouTube channel.
This victory sets the stage for Spurs as they prepare to play their final Premier League match against Brighton on Monday morning (AEST).