‘I don’t feel I’ve completed the job… but que sera, sera’

After guiding Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years, Ange Postecoglou claims he still wants to lead the team and that he has not “completed the job.”

Spurs defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final in Bilbao, Spain, thanks to Brennan Johnson’s scrappy first-half goal, followed by a determined defensive display.

The club won their first continental trophy since 1984’s Uefa Cup triumph, and it was their first silverware since winning the Carling Cup in 2008. Tottenham’s qualification for the Champions League will come after the outcome of a disappointing campaign.

The 59-year-old Australian said, “I’ve had such a laser focus on winning this, whatever happens, happens.” When asked about his future, he replied: “I’ve had such a laser focus on winning.”

The football club’s manager is not in my power to decide that. I’m only aware that wearing this medal around my neck signifies that we’ve won a trophy. I don’t believe my job has been completed.

“This team is still being built,” he said. We need to add experience because the Champions League is currently being played by a young team. For the next four or five years, I’ve been attempting to create a team that can be challenging.

Tottenham’s victory caused emotional scenes in their fans, with an open-top bus parade scheduled for Friday before their season-ending home game against Brighton.

Spurs will also have a chance to win the Uefa Super Cup when they take on Inter Milan or Paris-St Germain in Italy on August 13th.

However, it’s not known whether Postecoglou is still in charge of the club.

In the post-game press conference, he continued, “I would be disappointed if we don’t continue on this course.” One person’s vision is difficult to accept. I’ve won numerous prizes. Because it didn’t happen here, I’m aware that some people think my victories were well earned.

“There is a great relief,” I’ve spoken for this club 150 times, and you carry the burden of responsibility.

There aren’t any scheduled meetings, they say. I’ll return to my hotel room with my friends and family, start a nice bottle of Scotch, watch a massive parade on Friday, play a game against Brighton on Sunday, and then take a vacation. Then, “Sorry, Serena.”

Postecoglou, who has won five trophies during his two seasons at Celtic, including back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles, made his debut at Tottenham in June 2023.

He claimed in September that “he always wins things in his second season,” a claim that was accurate after two full seasons in charge of clubs.

In Bilbao, he continued that record and said, “People misinterpreted me. I just made a declaration, and I reaffirmed my innocence. More than anything else, I had this thing inside of me.

“I am aware that our league form has been unacceptable, but coming third would not change this football team; winning a trophy would do the same,” I said, “and I was prepared to wear it if it did not occur.”

Tottenham have scored 63 goals in the Premier League but only conceded 61 despite Postecoglou’s frequently harsh criticism of his all-out attacking style.

Gareth Bale, a former Spurs forward, thought Postecoglou could adjust after the victory showed him that.

Ange Postecoglou has worn his heart on his sleeve and protects his players, Bale said in a TNT Sports interview. He has been given what he deserves by the players who are behind him.

If Ange Postecoglou also matures and brings that type of defensive side to his teams, he can still have great success as a manager, according to Postecoglou.

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson said on BBC Radio 5 Live that he should just “enjoy the moment and watch what develops in the coming days.”

Robbie Savage, a former Blackburn midfielder, added that he would go “with his head held high” if he went.

Johnson believed that winning a trophy would be the best way to silence the critics.

He said, “All the fans get battered, and we get hurt for not winning a trophy.” We had to obtain the first one, and I’m thrilled. Tottenham, a good team but can’t get it done, has been the refrain since I’ve been here, but we did it.

Not one of our players is concerned about the fact that this season hasn’t been great at all. It means a lot to this club, who hasn’t won a trophy in 17 years.

The Welshman praised Postecoglou’s impact on the club and said he deserved a lot of the credit.

Johnson thanked the manager for his trust in us and how well he handled it, “says Johnson.

He succeeded in his task. If there ever is a time for a mic drop, it is now, he claimed. “He said he wins in the second year and he has.”