Ange Postecoglou stated before the pivotal quarter-final match that public perception does not dictate his value as a coach. With Tottenham struggling at 15th in the Premier League, a loss would mean the end of their season and likely his job, as many managers have been dismissed under better conditions. Conversely, a win could pave the way for a notable turnaround, potentially leading to silverware and qualification for the Champions League, which would salvage both the season and his position at the club.
Because I don't define my career and me as a person by what people think about me. I never have. Never will. If you don't think I'm a good coach today, you won't think I'm a good coach tomorrow, even if we win.
If people think that us winning tomorrow all of a sudden makes me a better manager than what I am today or us losing tomorrow somehow makes me a worse manager, I guess that's their burden, not mine.
Rarely has a quarter-final been so decisive for a team's season, or a manager's future. If Tottenham lose this game, and exit the Europa League, then their season is definitely over.
But win? Tottenham will be just three games from silverware and the promise of the Champions League. And should they qualify for Europe's elite competition next season... then the season, and Ange's job, will be saved.
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