Ange Postecoglou Delivers on Second-Season Promise and Defends Tottenham’s Ambition

Ange Postecoglou responded after guiding Tottenham Hotspur to major success in his second season. He shared the drive behind his ambition and addressed the criticism aimed at the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Postecoglou clarified statements about his “second season” record, stating, “Let me clarify, I wasn’t boasting. I just had something inside me: we needed to win.” He also acknowledged that the club has been criticized and has not always defended itself strongly enough. This comes as Tottenham secured Europa League glory under his leadership in his second year ahead of the club, confirming a pattern seen earlier in his managerial career at both Celtic and Yokohama F. Marinos, where he also won trophies in his second season in charge.

POSTECOGLOU’S RECORD AND TOTTENHAM’S SEASON

Postecoglou has cemented his reputation for quickly building winning teams. At Celtic, he won the Scottish Premiership and multiple domestic cups in his second year. In 2025, he replicated this success by guiding Tottenham to a European title, securing their best finish in recent years and making him a fan favorite. Tottenham ended the Premier League season in seventeenth place, only confirming Champion’s League qualification for next year with their Europa League victory. Throughout the campaign, key players contributed with strong performances – Son Heung-min led with 18 league goals and James Maddison chipped in with 12 assists, anchoring the team’s attacking play.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SPURS?

Tottenham will now look to build on their European success as they prepare for the European Super Cup, facing either Inter Milan or PSG, who will play in the CL final. Spurs finished just five points behind third-place Liverpool and held off challengers like Chelsea and Aston Villa to confirm their top-four status. Postecoglou’s comments hint at renewed determination at the club, signaling that Spurs will aim to defend their silverware and push further up the table next season.