Tottenham Wins Europa League Ending 17-Year Trophy Drought

Tottenham Hotspur's manager Ange Postecoglou has expressed his determination to build on the club's recent Europa League victory, which ended a 17-year trophy drought despite the team's poor domestic form. While Spurs currently sit 17th in the Premier League, Postecoglou emphasized that winning the trophy was a necessary milestone and remains focused on further development rather than his job security. The victory has been seen as pivotal, with notable players like Brennan Johnson celebrating the achievement after a difficult season. Historical parallels have been drawn to the 1984 UEFA Cup win under manager Keith Burkinshaw, whose departure shortly after that triumph is viewed as a cautionary tale. Former Tottenham great Micky Hazard advocates for chairman Daniel Levy to retain Postecoglou if he secures the Europa League title, to avoid repeating past mistakes that hindered the club's success. Postecoglou has also highlighted the importance of honoring key players like Son Heung-min with a major title and remains confident about continuing his tenure regardless of speculation.