Ange Postecoglou believes his Spurs side ‘defied odds’ to reach Europa League final after worst domestic record in over 100 years

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The outcome of the Europa League final against Manchester United on May 21 will likely decide Postecoglou’s fate.  Victory would end the club’s 17-year trophy drought and secure a Champions League return, offering redemption for a season otherwise steeped in underperformance.

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00:00Ange Postacoglu's tenure at Tottenham Hotspur has reached a defining moment.

00:07Despite steering the club to a Europa League final, Spurs' Premier League campaign has been disastrous.

00:14Capped by a 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace, that result marked their 20th league loss of the season.

00:22Tottenham's worst since 1912 and left them just hovering above the relegation zone in 17th place.

00:31The outcome of the Europa League final against Manchester United on May 21st will likely decide Postacoglu's fate.

00:40Victory would end the club's 17-year trophy drought and secure a Champions League return,

00:46offering redemption for a season otherwise steeped in underperformance.

00:50Postacoglu's leadership has come under scrutiny, not only due to poor results,

00:57but also his clashes with supporters and a perceived disconnect with the club's hierarchy.

01:04Still, the Australian has kept focus on the task in hand,

01:08insisting the squad is motivated to seize what could be a season-defining opportunity.

01:13How you've overcome the odds to get to where you are are really important to recognise for the group

01:21and I guess for myself individually.

01:25So, yeah, you know, I was really proud of the fact that against the backdrop of some real difficulties

01:33and some massive challenges that the group, you know, still found a way to get to the final

01:40and give us an opportunity of, you know, something pretty special.

01:44For Postacoglu, a European trophy would significantly enhance his standing and prove he can succeed at the highest level.

01:53With everything riding on one final, Postacoglu could either become the architect of Spurs' long-awaited revival

02:01or the latest name added to a long list of managers unable to solve the North London puzzle.

02:09The stakes at Aviva Stadium in Dublin could not be higher.

02:12Well, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

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