‘Many said it was not possible’ – Ange Postecoglou reflects on his time at Spurs after being sacked | OneFootball

Ange Postecoglou says he is proud to have “brought back the glory Tottenham deserves” having been sacked by the club after two years in charge.

Postecoglou won the Europa League with the club, Spurs’ first piece of silverware in 17 years, but has lost his job after a poor Premier League campaign which saw the club finish 17th.

The 59-year-old had vowed that he “always wins things” in his second season, and having done so, says he is enormously proud of the job he has done.

“When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham, my overriding emotion is one of pride,” he said in a statement.

“The opportunity to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.

“Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.

“That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.

“We have also laid foundations that that mean this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success. I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.

“I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters. I know there were some difficult times but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.

“It’s s important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.

“And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years. A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special.”

“We are forever connected.”