Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou insists winning the Europa League will be the ultimate remedy for the persistent negativity surrounding the club this season.
His comment follows their 3-1 first-leg victory over Bodo/Glimt in the European competition semi-final clash.
Speaking after the win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Postecoglou acknowledged the anxiety among fans but emphasized that the only way to change the club’s fortunes is by delivering trophies.
“People are their experiences, and Tottenham supporters have had some real near misses for a long time,” he said.
“There’s always this safeguard of not getting too excited… but part of creating a winning culture is not to fall into that trap.”
Postecoglou pointed to a longstanding negative narrative around the club and stressed the importance of breaking that mindset.
“If you expect something to go wrong, it will. I don’t know if it’s a culture in the club; it’s a culture around the club…
“But with all of these things, there’s really only one remedy: win. That’s what we’re trying to do.”
While the result against Bodo/Glimt puts Spurs in a strong position heading into the return leg, the manager cautioned against complacency, recalling their Carabao Cup semi-final collapse against Liverpool earlier in the season.
The Australian also admitted he cannot control external perceptions, saying, “You’ve got to stay very focused on what you can control…
“We can’t control how people feel or the anxiety of our supporters. What we can control is our behaviours and our performance.”
Tottenham will next face West Ham United in a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday as they continue their pursuit of a first major trophy since 2008.
