Brennan Johnson says that the Europa League triumph from Tottenham offers a suitable “mic -drop” moment for Ange Postecoglou, who could then deliver on his promise.
Postecoglou – a man who is constantly being investigated during a disappointing campaign for his side, who is 17th in the Premier League – raised eyebrows a few months ago after he claimed that he always wins something in his second season in a club.
Nevertheless, the Australian fulfilled the self-imposed pressure by supplying Tottenham's first silverware in 17 years, because Johnson's filthy attack in the first half was sufficient to eliminate Manchester United with 1-0 in Bilbao.
Postecoglou did this in his 100th game that was responsible for Spurs and became the first manager to reach the monument in a grand finale, while he was in charge of an English side since George Ramsay with Aston Villa in the FA Cup 1892.
And Johnson believes that the head coach deserves the honor for the trust placed in the players, despite their struggles, after sealing the qualification for the Champions League of next season.
“He did his work,” the International Van Wales told TNT Sports. “He says he wins in his second year, and he has that. I think if there is ever a time for a microphone drop, it is now.
“I can't thank him enough for how much confidence he has had in us. Some versions have not been good enough. He has a really good way to get everyone for it [in this competition] And today it shows. “
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“I am so happy now,” Johnson added. “This season has not been good at all, but one of us do not care.
“This is what it's all about. This club has not won a trophy for 17 years. It means so much. All fans and players are being battered because they have not won trophies, but we have the first in a while today.
“Since I came here, everyone says that Tottenham is a good team, but can never get it done. We did it.
“Tottenham ends 17th in the Premier League is not good enough, but we have had an incredible run [in this competition]. The fans have been so good, every home game, every way.
Spurs had to dig deep to protect their lead during the second half. Micky van de Ven cleaned up from the line, while Guglielmo Vicario made an excellent salvation to deny the last-Gasp header of Luke Shaw.
“I still can't believe what we have done tonight,” Vicario told TNT Sports. “This group of players has written history in the real sense of the term.
“We knew before the game, we needed trouble of everyone. We delivered, and now we can celebrate.”