Ange Postecoglou has revisited one of the defining soundbites of his managerial career, revealing the thinking behind his memorable claim that he “always” wins trophies in his second season.
Now in charge of Al-Nassr, the former Celtic boss reflected on the comment during an interview with SPL.com, explaining it was intended to demonstrate his belief that Tottenham Hotspur could end their lengthy wait for silverware despite widespread scepticism.
The remark came after a difficult spell early in his second campaign in North London and quickly became a major talking point. Postecoglou would ultimately deliver on his prediction by guiding Spurs to Europa League glory, ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought.
Looking back, the Australian also referenced his spell at Celtic, where he secured a domestic double in his debut season, insisting his ambition to win has never been tied to a specific timeframe.
“That quote was when people didn’t believe I could win anything because I was at a club, Tottenham, that hadn’t won anything for 17 years, hadn’t won a European trophy for 40 years. And I was in my second year.
“When I was at Celtic, I won a double in my first year. So, I think the reason I made that statement was I wanted to make sure that people understood that I knew we could win something at Tottenham, a club that wasn’t recognised for winning things.
“So, for me, it doesn’t matter, first year, second year, third year. Every year I coach, I want to win things. But it’s not just about winning; it’s about how you win, how you play your football. That is also very important to me.
“[I’m] super excited to be here. It’s a privilege and an honour for me to coach such a big club, and we’ll have some fun this year. We will make an impact. We’ll try and be as successful as possible and we’ll do it in a way that everyone enjoys.”
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