Tottenham’s season was extremely poor domestically, and there were numerous reports that the board wanted to sack manager Ange Postecoglou.
When the Australian coach arrived at Spurs, he sparked a revolution. The team performed brilliantly in his first season, promising that the future would be even better.
Ange’s project may have suffered a setback, as Tottenham’s domestic form was extremely poor, finishing in the lower reaches of the Premier League and exiting the League and FA Cups early.
Postecoglou: I Always Win Titles in My Second Season
Amidst the criticism Postecoglou faced, he decided to increase the pressure on himself with a strong and surprising statement.
The first Australian manager in Premier League history said, “I always win titles in my second season,” referring to the patience of fans and management, as well as the belief in himself and his abilities.
Ange didn’t lie. He did it in Japan with Yokohama F. Marinos, also with Celtic in the Scottish Premier League, and more than once in his native Australia, including leading the Kangaroos to victory in the Asian Cup.
Postecoglou… A Promise He Kept
Although many mocked Postecoglou’s words, and some even called him crazy, he lived up to his promise.
In the 2024-25 season, Postecoglou led Tottenham to the Europa League title, their first European title since 1984, and the club’s first overall title since 2008.
The whole world is talking about the coach’s self-confidence and success. Even Mohamed Salah congratulated him on Twitter, saying, “He did what he said and won the title in his second year.”
Postecoglou may be leaving Tottenham, as initial reports indicate, but in reality, he has become a legend at the London club, one of the most important coaches in the history of the Premier League, and, most importantly, has earned the respect of millions of football fans.
