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Ange Postecoglou told his Tottenham career 'rests on one result' as Spurs boss faces 'crown or curse' fate in Europa League final

<p>After a 2-0 second-leg victory against Bodo/Glimt in Norway, Tottenham have secured a spot in the Europa League final, achieving a 5–1 aggregate semi-final win. Goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro in the Arctic Circle set up a showdown against their Premier League rivals, Manchester United in Bilbao on May 21. But while major silverware is at stake, so too might be Ange Postecoglou's future with the club. Spurs' Premier League performance has dropped and they find themselves in 16th in the table. Nevertheless, the story is different in Europe, where Postecoglou has led his side to the brink of ending a 16-year trophy drought.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇦🇺🗣️ This was Ange Postecoglou's speech after Tottenham reached the Europa League final. 🏆<br><br>"What you've gone through this year... I'm proud of how you've all stuck together." 🤍 <a href="https://t.co/poNXYZbb1g">pic.twitter.com/poNXYZbb1g</a></p>— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/eurofootcom/status/1920739333083910586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Throughout the campaign, Postecoglou has come under growing scrutiny. Injuries have wrecked his team, but Spurs' domestic decline has raised doubts about his long-term future. Former Spurs keeper Paul Robinson now thinks the Europa League final will determine the club's season, which goes hand-in-hand with their manager's future.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Postecoglou came out swinging after reaching the final in Norway, striking back strongly at those who have mocked or insulted Spurs' European success.</p><p>"It's going to upset a lot of people isn't it," he said, according to <em>the BBC</em>. "The debate's now raging. The latest one is that neither of us will be able to get a trophy if we win — they're just going to take a team photo because we're not worthy."</p><p>The Spurs boss dismissed the idea that league form should diminish their achievement.</p><p>"Who cares if we're struggling in the league? It's a separate thing. It's got nothing to do with league form. I couldn't care less who's struggling and who's not. I think both us and Manchester United have earned the right to be there."</p><p>Given Spurs' season, many have also asked whether winning this trophy would even matter. Postecoglou, however, made apparent its significance.</p><p>"I've said all along that this is important. What's happening now is people are fearing that — that it actually might happen, and let's see how we can tear it down somehow... by saying it's been a poor season and we don't deserve this or that, or somehow comparing us to Man Utd.</p><p>"Maybe if we had Man Utd's success then maybe I'd have a different view. So of course it's massive. You have to frame it against what this club has been through over the last 15 or 20 years and what the supporters have been through. We've given them some real hope and something to dream about — that we can do something special this year."</p>

WHAT POSTECOGLOU SAID

<p>Former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson added fuel to the fire with a stark assessment. "If Tottenham don't win, he won't be in charge next season,” he told<em> the BBC</em>. "Ange Postecoglou's whole season and Tottenham career depends on that one result."</p>

WHAT PAUL ROBINSON SAID

<p>For Postecoglou, it is likely either do or die. He is close to ending the long wait for a trophy at Spurs but, if things don't go to plan, he could also leave by way of the sack. All eyes will be on that trip to Bilbao on May 21 but for the time being, Spurs face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on May 11.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR POSTECOGLOU AND SPURS?

Ange Postecoglou told his Tottenham career 'rests on one result' as Spurs boss faces 'crown or curse' fate in Europa League final | Goal.com

Ange Postecoglou faces a make-or-break Europa League final as his Spurs future seemingly hangs on one night in Bilbao.