Salah responds to Man United final defeat with message to Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou has once again lived up to his own prophecy, delivering silverware in his second season at the helm of yet another club.
This time, the setting was European, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Tottenham Hotspur ended a painful 17-year trophy drought and claimed their first European title since 1984 with a narrow victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final.
In a match that lacked fluidity and quality, Brennan Johnson’s gritty first-half strike proved decisive, and Spurs managed the rest of the game with composure and defensive discipline.
While the season has been far from ideal for Tottenham in the Premier League, with the club hovering near the relegation zone heading into the final weekend, that bleak domestic form has been eclipsed by their European success.
For the club’s fans, this victory represents a turning point, a long-awaited moment of joy after years of near-misses and heartache.
More importantly, it validates Postecoglou’s leadership at a time when questions had begun to surface about his long-term viability.
Earlier in the campaign, Postecoglou boldly proclaimed that he always wins a trophy in his second season at any club.
That declaration, initially viewed as overconfidence, has now aged rather well. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah even took notice, sending out a congratulatory message on social media, acknowledging the Aussie’s prophetic statement.
“He did say he’d win in his second season. Congratulations!” Salah tweeted shortly after the final whistle, joining the footballing world in recognizing the remarkable consistency of Postecoglou’s coaching resume.
The pattern began in 1999, when Postecoglou led South Melbourne to success in Australia’s National Soccer League and followed it up with a title in the Oceania Champions League.
He carried that momentum to Brisbane Roar, capturing domestic honors, and then brought glory to his country by guiding the Australian national team to an Asian Cup victory.
His journey continued in Japan, where he steered Yokohama F. Marinos to a J-League title, and later flourished in Scotland, where his time at Celtic yielded multiple trophies and earned him widespread admiration.
Now, with a Europa League title to his name, Postecoglou has added another chapter to an already impressive coaching journey.
His ability to bring winning culture wherever he goes is no coincidence—it’s the product of a deeply rooted footballing philosophy, relentless work ethic, and unshakable belief in his process.
For Tottenham, his latest triumph could mark the beginning of a new era, one where promises are fulfilled and silverware no longer feels like a distant dream.