Every word of Ange Postecoglou’s stirring pre-match Europa League final speech

Ange Postecoglou’s stirring Europa League final speech which inspired Tottenham to success has been made public.The Aussie may have been sacked by Spurs just nine days after winning them their first European trophy for 41 years but he certainly left his mark on the club for that very reason.Despite a woeful Premier League season which saw them finish 17th in the table, the former Celtic boss delivered on his promise that he always wins something in his second season at a club.Plenty of fans were disheartened to see him sacked as they felt he deserved another go at it based on what he had achieved on the European stage having prioritised that over the league.The 59-year-old has left a legacy just as he did at Parkhead and his other clubs before that.He always had a knack of getting the best out of players for a variety of reasons, but one factor is the motivational speeches he has become known for.A European final is certainly one occasion that warrants a stirring pre-match team talk and Postecoglou certainly didn’t disappoint, as his speech has now been shared on social media.Addressing his team in the San Mames Stadium dressing room, he said: “Okay, from the day I arrived it was about family. We’re not in this position just because of our football. We’re in this position because all of you, us the staff, stuck together like family through tough times, and we’re going to need that today.Read more:Shaun Maloney set for Celtic return as ex-player ‘lands’ key roleCeltic’s pre-season plans in full: Training camp, final friendly confirmed and dates”Remember why we do this. It’s not about just about winning things. It’s about paying back. Giving to people who love us and make sacrifices for us.”So you walk out today, not just 11 brothers. Walk out today with all of us with you, with all those people with you. “The thousands in the stadium with you, hundreds of thousands back home with you. We’re the biggest army. They can’t stop us…they can’t stop us. What we have can’t be stopped.”Just go out there, play our football, be like a family. At the end of the game, when he’s lifting that trophy, you’re going to make all those people prouder than they have ever been in their life.