Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou shows true colours after Man Utd Europa League final history

Ange Postecoglou took time out from the aftermath of celebrating Tottenham's Europa League win to embrace the Manchester United players. His side had just edged a close final 1-0.

The scrappy finish summed up a game lacking quality.

Postecoglou was not to care, though, as he gave the air a massive fist pump after seeing the goal. Ryan Mason joined the coaches on the sidelines in a massive group hug.

Having spent much of this season reiterating the message that he wins trophies in his second year at clubs (every single time, he would also add), Postecoglou delivered

His response at full-time was emphatic as Spurs players and backroom staff sprinted around the San Mames Stadium to celebrate. Postecoglou pumped his arms and shouted with joy.

As he walked past United's disconsolate players, Postecoglou also spared some of his time to comfort a host of them. He was quick to make his way around all of those associated with United, including his rival coaches.

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Ruben Amorim, meanwhile, was stood walking backwards and forwards in regret of what might have been. His team created very little on the night, rarely calling Guglielmo Vicario into too much action in the Tottenham goal.

Postecoglou had cut a relaxed figure before the game and spoke of wanting to reward the Tottenham fans, who have been left with much to be desired throughout much of the past 12 months. "They're the constant, they're always there, and we wanna give back," he said. "Tonight could be a special night."

A special night it was, but Postecoglou still showed his class and humility as he broke away from the players dancing and cheering in front of the stand full of Tottenham players to console the dejected United ones instead.

Speaking afterwards, matchwinner Johnson summed up the emotions. "I'm so happy right now," he told TNT Sports on the pitch. "This season hasn't been good at all but not one of us players care about that now."