Ange Postecoglou stands by his “second season success” comments as Tottenham prepares to face Frankfurt in the Europa League quarterfinals. Despite some criticism, the Spurs manager remains confident in his long-term vision for the club, focusing on building a strong foundation for future success rather than immediate results.
His statement reflects his belief in a gradual, sustainable approach to Spurs’ progression under his leadership.
His statement reflects his belief in a gradual, sustainable approach to Spurs’ progression under his leadership.
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00:00And Poglou has reaffirmed his belief in always winning a trophy in his second season, despite
00:08the pressure surrounding Tottenham's current campaign.
00:12After an impressive 3-1 victory against EZ Alkmaar which secured their place in the Europa
00:18League quarter-finals, Poglou suggested his earlier words had been misinterpreted by critics
00:26for their own purposes.
00:29Earlier in the season, after a loss to Arsenal in the north London derby, Poglou stated,
00:35I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second season.
00:42A comment that sparked some debate.
00:45Having won silverware in every second season at previous clubs, Poglou's claim raised expectations,
00:52yet Spurs were trailing 1-0 from the first leg against EZ Alkmaar and had already been
00:58eliminated from domestic cup competitions.
01:02You know what, maybe we defy all the odds and I do win something.
01:06You know what people will say, oh, wasn't it great that he made such a bold claim.
01:11People just use it the way they want to, depending on the circumstances.
01:14I'll always answer things the way I feel comfortable in answering them.
01:17I'm really comfortable, I'm proud of the fact that wherever I've been, I've won things.
01:23I think that's something that I wouldn't be sitting here if I didn't.
01:27Whether I win something in my second year here, time will tell.
01:33However, with their 3-1 win in the second leg, Tottenham advanced to the Europa League
01:38quarter-finals, keeping alive Posta Poglou's aspirations of delivering silverware.
01:46Posta Poglou made several changes for the AZ match, indicating that he is fine-tuning
01:51his squad in preparations for the Frankfurt clash.
01:56Vespasuma, who has been inconsistent, may not be trusted in the Europa League.
02:01With crucial games ahead, Posta Poglou's line-up and tactics will continue to evolve as he
02:08strives to deliver on his promise of success in his second season.