Ange Postecoglou believes Europa League success for Tottenham could represent a significant “turning point” in the club’s perception as he gears up for the final against Manchester United.
Spurs are set to face Premier League rivals Manchester United in a high-stakes Europa League final in Bilbao on May 21, with both clubs aiming to salvage silverware from disappointing league campaigns.
Tottenham are chasing their first trophy since lifting the League Cup in 2008 and their first European title since the 1984 UEFA Cup, the predecessor of the Europa League.
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Speaking at a media day in London on Monday, Postecoglou stressed the broader significance of potential success in Europe.
“For me, great, it’s another trophy I can reminisce about in my old age,” said the Australian manager. “But more importantly, it’s what it means for the club. I’ve always said that it’s the significance of what it does to people that impacts you.”
The former Celtic boss underlined the importance of changing the narrative around Tottenham, a club frequently grouped with England’s “Big Six” but often criticised for underachievement.
“When you look at the historical backdrop of this club over the past 20 years, I feel it could be a turning point, not just in how the club is perceived, but more crucially, how it perceives itself,” he said.
“Until you win something, no matter what you’ve accomplished, people will always say, ‘They haven’t won anything.’ And in football, that’s what people judge you on.”
When asked about the perception that Manchester United win finals while Spurs falter, Postecoglou didn’t shy away.
