Tottenham Coach Ange Postecoglou Insists on Ending Tottenham’s Trophy Dry Spell This Season Despite Poor Start and Growing Skepticism

Tottenham Hotspur’s head coach, Ange Postecoglou, is not backing down from his claim that he will end the club’s 16-year wait for a trophy this season.

Despite facing criticism after Tottenham’s 1-0 home loss to Arsenal, Postecoglou remains confident.

When asked about his pre-season comments where he suggested that he often wins trophies in his second season, he clarified with renewed conviction: “I don’t usually win things, I always win things in my second year.

Nothing’s changed. I’ve said it now. I don’t say things unless I believe them.”

Facing the Critics

Postecoglou’s confidence has been met with skepticism, especially given Spurs’ shaky start to the season, having only earned four points from their first four games.

But when questioned on Tuesday about the possibility of failing to win a trophy this year, Postecoglou stood firm.

He admitted that if he doesn’t deliver, he would view it as a personal failure.

“I failed last year in my head because that’s how I’m geared,” he explained.

“I think I’ve made it pretty clear what my expectations are.

But that doesn’t mean that I stop. That just fuels the fire of, ‘why didn’t I do it?’”

The Drive for Progress

Postecoglou emphasizes that his approach is driven by progress and self-belief, honed through his career and past successes.

He reflected on his journey, noting that his achievements—whether in Australia, Japan, or Scotland—were built on a foundation of unwavering self-confidence and a commitment to continuous improvement.

“There’s no other way I could have got here from Australia and been sitting here, answering questions at one of the biggest clubs in the world and the best competition in the world (the Premier League), if I didn’t have some sort of self-belief based on something of substance,” he asserted.

Addressing the Backlash

Regarding his earlier comments, Postecoglou expressed his frustration at the reaction they’ve garnered.

“It’s amazing, isn’t it? I just stated a fact. Am I supposed to just lie or say it never happened?” he said.

He’s puzzled by the strong reactions, insisting that his statements were merely honest reflections of his track record.

“If I don’t win it in the second year this year and I come out next year and say, ‘well, I always win it,’ well, no, actually it’s not true.

But I’ve just said something that’s true, and it seems like it’s upset a lot of people for some reason.”

Proven Success

Postecoglou’s track record supports his confidence.

He has won league titles in Australia with South Melbourne and Brisbane Roar, as well as in Japan with Yokohama F. Marinos—all during his second season or second full season with these clubs.

His success extends to the Asian Cup with Australia and Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic in consecutive seasons.

So, what’s next for Postecoglou and Tottenham? Only time will tell if his bold prediction will come to fruition, but one thing is clear: his commitment to success and his belief in his methods remain as strong as ever.