Jack Grealish posts cheeky message to Ange Postecoglou after he goads Man United fans
Jack Grealish joined in with a message on social media as players across the football world reacted to Tottenham’s Europa League triumph.
Tottenham finally ended their 17-year wait for silverware with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on 21 May.
Brennan Johnson was the difference-maker for Tottenham on the night, getting the decisive touch on a deflected cross to score the only goal of the game and etch his name into Tottenham history.
The victory not only brought long-awaited silverware to North London but also secured Champions League qualification for next season—despite Spurs finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Several current and former players have shared their reactions to the win, including club icons like Harry Kane and Gareth Bale, who both posted messages of support for the club and its fans.
Among them was Manchester City’s Grealish, who couldn’t resist joining the wave of responses to the historic moment for Spurs.
Jack Grealish impressed by Ange Postecoglou after bold trophy claim
Ange Postecoglou made a bold statement earlier in the season, insisting he “always” wins trophies in his second year at a club, despite taking charge of a Tottenham side long plagued by silverware droughts.
But he backed up his words, guiding Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League.
Grealish reposted a video on Instagram from Sky Sports quoting Postecoglou’s comment following the victory and captioned it: “Sorry but you gotta respect it” followed by laughing and salute emojis.
The coach was seen in high spirits after the match, with some suggesting Postecoglou cheekily goaded Manchester United supporters with a wave following the win.
As for Grealish, his future at Manchester City remains uncertain, and he was linked to Tottenham earlier this season. Given his admiration for the Spurs boss, a potential move could be more than just speculation if circumstances align.
| Season statistics | Jack Grealish |
| Appearances | 32 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 5 |
Tottenham could target Jack Grealish after Champions League boost
Despite finishing 17th in the Premier League and suffering 25 defeats across all competitions, Tottenham will now be competing in next season’s Champions League thanks to their Europa League triumph.
Earlier in the season it was suggested that without Champions League football, their transfer activity may be limited. Football Insider revealed that Grealish’s wages being a stumbling block for Tottenham earlier in the season.
However, the windfall from Europe’s elite competition could change that, giving Spurs the financial power to pursue bigger names.
Pundits including Jeff Stelling have urged Grealish to consider a move to Tottenham following a lacklustre season at City. With Champions League football secured, the chance to rejuvenate his career at Tottenham could now be a genuine possibility.