It has been 17 years since Spurs last won a trophy, the League Cup in 2008, and 41 years since their last European trophy, the UEFA Cup in 1984.
“I usually win a trophy in my second season,” says Ange Postecoglu, who hopes to build on this Europa League success, although his future is still uncertain and there have been no talks with the club about what happens next.
Brennan Johnson’s first-half strike secured Tottenham victory and a place in next year’s Champions League, saving a disastrous season.
The match was lacklustre, with Tottenham pushing hard and United only making a late comeback in the hope of sending the game into extra time. Vicario saved his team on two occasions.
Spurs’ most impatient fans filled the dedicated sections long before United’s fans even showed up. They were also the most vocal, with no pause in their chants and cheers. “We’ve seen it all” was the response from United fans with a giant banner displayed at the start of the match.
Radu Drăgușin, despite being injured in the second half of the season, ticks off his first major trophy.
