Ange Postecoglou is one win away from lifting a European trophy with Tottenham, just two years after departing Celtic. The Australian, who guided the Hoops to a domestic treble in 2023 before heading south, has taken Spurs to the Europa League final in a season full of problems and pressure.
Tottenham’s league form in 2024–25 has been dire. With only three games remaining, they sit 16th in the Premier League table, having suffered 19 defeats in 35 matches. There have been plenty of questions about their poor defending, constant injuries, and unpredictable performances. Even so, they’ve impressed in Europe.
Spurs secured their place in the Europa League final with a 2-0 win over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt last night, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory. Goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro in the second leg sealed progress to the final in Bilbao, where they’ll meet Manchester United on May 21. The final isn’t just about winning a trophy—it’s Spurs’ only realistic way into next season’s Champions League, with qualification through the league gone.
Postecoglou has been under growing pressure in recent months. His comment that he ‘always wins trophies in his second season’ didn’t go down well, with some seeing it as overconfident given Spurs’ league troubles. He later explained he was speaking from past experience, not trying to sound arrogant.
With talk already swirling about possible replacements, Postecoglou’s future could depend on the result in Bilbao—but there are even reports suggesting that might not be enough to save his job.
For Celtic fans, the European final is another reminder of Postecoglou’s track record of success—even if it’s now being shown elsewhere.
