Tottenham manager angry before Europa League final

"I will tell you one thing, regardless of the result of this game, I am not a clown and will never be a clown. I am really disappointed that someone used such a word about a person who has worked for 26 years without asking anyone to help him get to the position of leading a club in a European final.

"When asked if we are not successful, I am a clown, I really don't know how to answer," coach Postecoglou said at a press conference on May 20.

Coach Postecoglou hopes Son Heung Min will win his first title at Tottenham (Photo: Getty).

The match against Man Utd in the Europa League final will be Coach Postecoglou's 100th match as Spurs head coach in all competitions, most football experts believe this will be the Australian strategist's penultimate match with the London team.

Tottenham will close their season with a match against Brighton in the final round of the Premier League on May 25.

A win over Man Utd would see Tottenham end a 17-year drought for a major trophy and could save Postecoglou from a disastrous season for the Spurs, who have lost 21 Premier League games this season and are currently 17th in the league.

In an interview on May 20, coach Postecoglou said he still has a chance to keep his position as Tottenham coach next season, but discussing his future is "irrelevant".

"We shouldn't talk about that. The present opportunity is what's important, for me and more importantly for the club. I've said before that what happens after tomorrow is not as important as the opportunity in front of us.

It's a chance to bring something special to the team, to the fans and to all those who have worked hard for the past 15-16 years, including 41 years without winning a European title," said coach Postecoglou.

Coach Ange Postecoglou urged his players to focus and be determined to bring the title to Tottenham (Photo: Getty)

As the first Australian coach to appear in a European Cup final, Coach Postecoglou was extremely proud and excited. He affirmed that he and his players will try their best in the upcoming match regardless of the future with the club.

"I'm proud of my roots, that gives me the confidence that I can go up against anyone and win," said coach Postecoglou.

The UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Man Utd will take place at 2:00 a.m. on May 22 at San Mames Stadium (Bilbao, Spain).

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