Tottenham End 17-Year Wait for Trophy as Ange Postecoglou Delivers Europa League Glory
Tottenham Finally End Their Silverware Drought
Nobody saw it coming, especially this way—not after so many false dawns. But Tottenham Hotspur, starved of trophies for nearly two decades, finally broke their curse. They edged Manchester United 1-0 in a tense Europa League final in Bilbao. Brennan Johnson turned unlikely hero, netting a goal that set off wild scenes not just in the stadium, but right across north London. The elation on the faces of Heung-Min Son, Pedro Porro, and James Maddison said it all: the weight of 17 long years had just been lifted.
No one felt it more than manager Ange Postecoglou. From his arrival, he carried a label he wore with pride—‘serial winner’. He didn’t flinch from the pressure. And when the best moment finally arrived, he doubled down on his promise to stick around. ‘Silverware was just the start,’ he practically shouted over the roar of the celebrations. Despite a rough ride in the Premier League this season, Postecoglou's boys pulled together when it mattered most. His tactics—so often questioned by pundits—were vindicated on the biggest stage.
The match itself was on a knife-edge. Spurs fans have felt their fair share of heartbreak in recent years, but this time, things went differently. When Johnson’s strike found the net, there was no late collapse, no heartbreak at the final whistle. Postecoglou shuffled the squad, trusted every player, and proved he was more than just talk.
Postecoglou’s Vision: More Than Just a Single Success
So, what’s next for Tottenham after finally landing some long-awaited silverware? The buzz around the club suggests this is more than a flash in the pan. Postecoglou has made it clear—he’s not eyeing a quick exit. In countless interviews after the final, he downplayed speculation about his future, stomping out rumors before they could even gain traction. The Australian manager hailed his players’ spirit and adaptability, hinting there’s far more to come.
If the scenes in the dressing room are anything to go by, Spurs have a core of players who genuinely buy into this vision. You could see it in the tears from Son and the bear hugs from Maddison and Porro. Under previous managers, these kinds of moments always seemed just out of reach—now, they’re living them. For the fans, who have weathered nearly two decades of near-misses and disappointment, lifting the Europa League trophy is nothing short of transformational.
The pundits and critics who raised questions about Postecoglou’s fit and staying power at the club have been silenced—at least for now. His adaptability and refusal to walk out even when things got tough sent a message that goes well beyond the football pitch. Tottenham may still have plenty of work to do to establish themselves as a true force in England and Europe, but nobody can doubt the belief that’s now running through the club. And with Postecoglou at the helm, supporters can dare to dream of more nights like this one—for the first time in a very long time.