Ange Postecoglou reveals family inspired video that led to Europa League glory during post-match tribute
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Ange Postecoglou has revealed a part of his pre-match team talk that "inspired" his Spurs side to victory, as he paid tribute to families of everyone involved.
Standing on stage at the club's post-match celebrations, Postecoglou stood in front of the DJ decks and delivered a passionate message after the club ended its 17-year trophy drought.
"I just want to say, I made a big theme for us as a group about family this year, how important family is," he said.
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Ange Postecoglou speaks at the team celebrations. The Spurs Web/X
"These boys I'm so proud of them and the staff, they've been the best family I could ever be associated with, but more importantly it's everyone in this room, how you have helped these boys become champions.
"They truly deserve it, they're outstanding people not just outstanding players, I couldn't be prouder to be a manager and I want everyone to enjoy tonight and what it means because every single one of you deserve it."
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Postecoglou, famous for his motivational team talks, then went on to reveal how he motivated the players before the 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
"From the bottom of my heart, I've never been prouder to be a manager of a football club than manager of these players and the people with them," he said.
"You the families, trust me, I played a video before the game, it inspired them to win this game today, every single one of them is a champion. Well done, enjoy the night," he said.
Tottenham will celebrate their first European trophy in 41 years with an open-top bus parade on Friday afternoon in North London.
The parade is expected to last 60 to 90 minutes. It will be livestreamed on the Tottenham Hotspur official website, app and YouTube channel.
On Monday morning (AEST), Spurs play their final Premier League match against Brighton.
