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‘If We Missed the Mark, I Was Prepared to Take the Heat’: Ange Postecoglou Relishes Victory as Players Celebrate with Humorous Banner

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Ange Postecoglou, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, fulfilled his promise from the start of the season by clinching the Europa League title. After a rocky beginning with two consecutive Premier League losses, Postecoglou confidently proclaimed, “I always win things in my second year.” His bold assertion has been validated as Spurs triumphed 1-0 against Manchester United in the final held in Bilbao, marking a significant milestone in his managerial career.

Postecoglou acknowledged the challenges he faced at Spurs, emphasising that other renowned managers had struggled in similar positions. Reflecting on his journey, he described this period as one of the toughest he’s experienced. He was well aware of the expectations stemming from his previous successes, which include titles won during his second seasons at past clubs.

His track record highlights this trend: during his first managerial role at South Melbourne from 1996 to 2000, he won Australia’s National Soccer League in his second season, a feat he repeated the following year. At Brisbane Roar (2009-2012), Postecoglou claimed the A-League title in his second season and successfully defended it the next year. With the Australian national team, he guided the Socceroos to their first Asian Cup victory in 2015 during his second year in charge.

Postecoglou’s success continued with Yokohama F Marinos, where he secured the Japanese league title in his second season, marking the club’s fourth championship. His time at Celtic also mirrored this pattern, as he led the team to reclaim the Scottish Premiership title in his first season and retained it in the following year before moving to Tottenham.

Though Postecoglou faced setbacks in previous roles, including a brief stint at Panachaiki, a short time with Whittlesea Zebras, and an 18-month tenure at Melbourne Victory, he made significant impacts at clubs where he stayed longer. His resilience and determination have now culminated in a prestigious trophy that reinforces his reputation as a coach who thrives in his second year.

Now with the Europa League title secured, Postecoglou’s trajectory at Tottenham seems promising, setting the stage for future successes. With a well-established pattern of achievements in his second seasons, fans and players alike will be eager to see how he will build on this victory moving forward.

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