Fans brand Spurs a ‘tinpot club’ after seeing pathetic’ antics in the dressing room following Europa League win
Tottenham Mocked by Rival Fans After Dressing Room Champions League Video Following Europa League Triumph
Tottenham Hotspur’s long-awaited taste of glory was met with a mixture of celebration and ridicule after rival fans slammed the club’s post-match antics in the dressing room. Following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final, Spurs ended a 17-year trophy drought—but it was their exuberant social media celebration that raised eyebrows across the football community.
The historic win, secured in Bilbao, marked Tottenham’s first piece of silverware since lifting the League Cup in 2008. It also sealed their return to the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2022/23 season. However, the joyous occasion was slightly dampened by the fact that three players, despite featuring in the final, were denied winners’ medals due to UEFA’s limited allocation.
Still, the triumph sparked euphoric scenes in the dressing room, as captured in a behind-the-scenes video shared by the club. The clip features several Spurs players, including Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin, Brennan Johnson, and Lucas Bergvall, enthusiastically lining up and mimicking the traditional pre-match ceremony that precedes Champions League games. Set to the iconic Champions League anthem, the video was posted with the caption: “Are you ready for us, @ChampionsLeague?”
While the moment was clearly meant to be lighthearted and celebratory, rival supporters wasted no time in mocking the post, branding it “cringe” and “embarrassing.” One X (formerly Twitter) user bluntly wrote, “F**king pathetic,” while another chimed in with, “Tinpot club.” A third commenter sarcastically asked, “What the hell is wrong with them?”
Critics argued that the celebration was over the top for a team that had only just returned to the Champions League, and questioned the tone given Spurs’ inconsistent domestic form during the season.
Amid the jubilation, uncertainty still lingers over the future of manager Ange Postecoglou. Despite leading the team to European glory, the Australian has faced mounting scrutiny over Tottenham’s disappointing performance in the Premier League. Speculation continues to swirl around whether the 59-year-old will remain at the helm next season.
Speaking after the final, Postecoglou addressed both the triumph and the speculation surrounding his position. In an interview with TNT Sports, he reflected on his determination to bring success to the club: “I’ve had such a laser focus on winning this. Whatever happens, happens.”
He went on to emphasize that the current squad is still a work in progress: “We’re still building this team. It’s a young team, and we need to add experience. My thought process has been about creating a team that can be successful over the next five or six years.”
Postecoglou also acknowledged that his future isn’t entirely in his control: “I’m the manager – that decision is not in my hands. It doesn’t affect me. You would have seen that in the build-up. All I care about is this medal, because it means this football club has won a trophy.”
He concluded by reiterating his commitment to the club’s long-term vision: “I don’t feel like I’ve completed the job. We’re building. From the moment I accepted the role, I had one thing in my head – win something. We’ve done that now, and I want to build on it.”
While Tottenham fans rejoice in a long-overdue success, the club’s next steps—on and off the pitch—will be closely watched as they prepare to re-enter Europe’s top competition amid both celebration and skepticism.