Former Tottenham midfielder Michael Brown believes that Ange Postecoglou has an opportunity to do something extremely cocky if the Lilywhites do lift the Europa League trophy in Bilbao this week.
Ange Postecoglou doubled down on his comments about always winning a trophy in his second season, despite being ridiculed for his words by the media.
Many saw that as arrogance rather than confidence from the Tottenham boss, and it is perhaps why Postecoglou has received scathing criticism for much of the season.
Some pundits have questioned Postecoglou’s ability to do the very basics, and one can tell from the Australian’s demeanour in press conferences over recent months that his ego has been badly bruised this season.
Michael Brown wants Postecoglou to sign off in style
It is not just pundits and media figures with whom the 59-year-old has had run-ins this season. Postecoglou has also had some altercations with Spurs fans.
There is no doubt that winning the trophy and proving his doubters wrong will be extremely sweet for the Aussie coach.
If Tottenham do beat Man United in the Europa League final next week, Michael Brown wants Postecoglou to walk over to the Tottenham Hotspur fans and do something cold.
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The former Spurs midfielder said on the BBC’s Premier League Review: “Spurs are favourites, no? I did this on Friday in the show with Darren, and I just said – he just walks, goes and wins it, and just goes over the crowd.
“Imagine the moment if he did it and just walked over, and just going ‘see you later, thanks’. It’ll be too good. Just walk down the tunnel, go over to the fans, wave, go ‘there you go’. Walk down the tunnel, don’t watch the trophy [lift] and meet the players later. I’d say ‘thank you’.”
Ange Postecoglou should send a message to the media, not Tottenham fans
It would be an own-goal for Postecoglou to behave like Brown suggests with the Spurs fans, as many have stood by him and the side this season.
He will have secured his legacy at the North London club by winning the trophy, and it would undoubtedly be the biggest achievement of his managerial career.
The Australian would be much better off sending a message to the journalists in his post-match press conference, as he evidently feels that he has not been given the respect he deserves from the media.