Ange Postecoglou: Trophy could change perception of Spurs inside and out of club

Ange Postecoglou believes victory for Tottenham in the Europa League final could be a turning point for the club even if it may not be enough to prevent “white smoke” regarding his own future.

Spurs hosted a media day on Monday before they do battle with Manchester United in Bilbao next week for an eagerly-awaited shot at silverware.

Tottenham’s trophy drought stretches back 17 years and even further in Europe – a 1984 success in this competition when it was the UEFA Cup – but a dismal Premier League campaign means speculation over Postecoglou’s tenure remains.

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Nevertheless, the Australian is determined to help his current squad etch their name into club folklore and replace black and white images at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“For me personally, well you know great, it’s another trophy I can reminisce in my old age about, but more importantly what it means for the club,” Postecoglou said.

“When you look at the historical backdrop of this club and what it’s been through in the last 20-odd years, I feel like it could be a turning point in terms of the way the club is perceived but also more how it perceives itself which I think is the biggest thing.

“That’s the hurdle this club has to overcome because it’ll always be there. Until you actually do it, then you are fair game for people to say ‘you’ve always kind of fluffed it on the big stage.’

“Irrespective of what the opposition say or what anyone else says, what you’ve got to try and do is break that cycle. Whatever motivation you need to do that, you tap into.

“So, there may be things we do tap into but to really do something as significant as what you want to do, there