LEAGUES ABOVE Ange Postecoglou claims Europa League glory at Tottenham would be ‘on another planet’ to Ten Hag’s Man Utd FA Cup win

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Ange Postecoglou says winning the Europa League with Tottenham would be “on another planet” compared to Ten Hag’s FA Cup victory with Manchester United

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**LEAGUES ABOVE** Ange Postecoglou believes Europa League success with Spurs would be “on another planet” compared to Ten Hag’s FA Cup win with Man Utd

Experts and ex-players suggest Spurs should dismiss Postecoglou even if he secures the Europa League trophy

**Tom Barclay, Reporter**

Published: 23:04, 30 Apr 2025 | Updated: 23:04, 30 Apr 2025

 

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Ange Postecoglou insists that Europa League success at Spurs would be “on another planet” compared to Erik ten Hag’s FA Cup triumph.

 

The embattled Australian coach could rescue Tottenham’s season by claiming the trophy in the Basque region.

 

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**Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, at a press conference.**

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Ange Postecoglou believes Europa League victory is “on another planet” relative to the FA Cup win Credit: Getty

He responded strongly to being compared with Ten Hag — who retained his Manchester United position after clinching the 2024 FA Cup.

 

Postecoglou feels such comparisons “diminish” the scale of what winning the Europa League would mean, particularly since it leads to Champions League qualification, unlike the FA Cup.

 

SunSport writer Troy Deeney and Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher argue Spurs should part ways with Postecoglou even if he wins the final, which is scheduled in Bilbao.

 

They pointed out United’s error in keeping Ten Hag after his May win… only to dismiss him five months later.

 

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Ahead of the first leg of the semi-final versus Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, Postecoglou said: “I’ve sensed this is the way this club is perceived — people are always trying to diminish it.

 

“I’ve heard people say, ‘Well, it’s the equivalent of United winning the FA Cup.’ No, it ain’t. Not on any planet is it the equivalent.”

 

Tottenham — chasing their first piece of silverware since the 2008 League Cup — are currently in 16th place after losing 19 league games.

 

Postecoglou added: “Some are saying we don’t deserve Champions League football.

 

Again, these are attempts to belittle the scale of what lies ahead, which is an incredible opportunity.

 

No matter what this season has looked like, there are generations of fans who want this more than anything.”

 

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Erik ten Hag remained in charge at Man Utd after winning the FA Cup, only to be let go months later Credit: Getty

 

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Postecoglou said: “Again, they are things that are designed to diminish what’s ahead of us, which is an unbelievable chance.

 

“Irrespective of how this season’s gone, we have generations of fans who want this more than anything else.”

 

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Bodo/Glimt defeated Postecoglou’s Celtic twice during the 2022 Conference League.

 

The Australian, missing injured captain Son Heung-min, stated: “Bodo are there on merit.

 

The away match is tough — you’re playing on synthetic turf in tough conditions.”

 

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