Son Heungmin and his friends? Tottenham legend If we were men, Tottenham players are boys these days

May 26, 2025

Son Heungmin and his friends? Tottenham legend If we were men, Tottenham players are boys these days
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Son Heungmin and his friends? Tottenham legend If we were men, Tottenham players are boys these days
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Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega (51) pointed to a man, Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou, as the secret to his team's success.

Vega played for Tottenham from 1997 to 2001, winning the 1999 League Cup. He had a reputation for his strong yet calm defense and leadership in the locker room.

In an interview with the Middle East sports media 'Kura' on the 25th (local time), Vega said of Tottenham's victory in the 2024-2025 European Europa League `It was amazing to see this achievement for the first time in a long time. I have experience winning the League Cup in 1999, so I know exactly what it means to win after a long wait. In particular, it was an indescribable emotion to see a team that has lacked trophies for years lifting the European trophy amid all kinds of criticism. This victory is very important for a young and inexperienced team, and it will instill great confidence in the team."




Tottenham won 1-0 in the Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain, on the 22nd, defending Brennan Johnson's first goal. With this victory, he escaped from the military for the first time in 17 years since winning the 2008 League Cup. It is the first time in 41 years that he has won the European club competition title since 1984. Vega said of Tottenham's 「The secret to success」"I think Postecoglou is the main factor. It's been a very tough time with a lot of injuries, rebuilding, and a lot of rookie players. It was a series of very unstable situations for a coach, with 80% of the squad injured at some point."

Son Heungmin and his friends? Tottenham legend If we were men, Tottenham players are boys these days
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Then "But Postecoglou believed in himself and the players. It gave confidence to young players who had never played in the Premier League that they could win the championship. The mentality he brought into the team was amazing," he said with a thumbs up. Postecoglou kept his words: `I always win in my second year. Vega said "Winning the Europa League does not guarantee continued success. To compete in the league, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, you have to build a very strong team. There is a long way to go, but this championship will definitely be a big boost for Tottenham."

Vega said "Postecoglou deserves all the praise. He has faced criticism throughout the season, and has been asked to resign several times. But he stuck to his vision and was sure of his team's victory. The constant message that "we will surely win" made everyone believe him. Now his promise has come true. No one laughs at him anymore. Rather, everyone began to believe in his qualities. Clubs around the world are paying attention to him as the winning coach. It will be harder and harder for Tottenham to catch him."




Vega compared Tottenham in the late 1990s to Tottenham in recent years. "The biggest difference is that we were 'men". The players are still like boys these days." "We had a strong mentality, a strong personality. There are many promising young players in the team now, but they still need to gain more experience. In our days, we had confidence, experience, and maturity, but in this generation, we lack that."



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.