Fittingly scrappy goal wins dour Europa League final for Spurs

Spurs claimed their first trophy in 17 years with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United. 

Tottenham's Brennan Johnson celebrates with Richarlison after their side's winning goal in the Europa League final against Manchester United. Pic: AP Photo/Jose Breton

HE arrived in Bilbao offended at being described as a “clown,” but as Ange Postecoglou marked what may well prove to be his penultimate game as Tottenham manager by leading them to their first trophy in 17 years, the beleaguered Australian had the ultimate last laugh.

All indications still point to Postecoglou leaving the club this summer, even though he came good on his early season boast that he has always won a trophy in his second season at every club throughout his peripatetic managerial career.