No one believed Ange Postecoglou when he made the vow to deliver silverware for trophy-hungry Tottenham in his second season at the club.
The Greek-born Australian manager told Sky Sports in September: "I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second year."
Despite Tottenham have a dire Premier League season, where they currently sit 17th with one match remaining, Postecoglou has broken the club's trophy drought on the European stage.
Spurs defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final to see Postecoglou reach a number of records and achievements.
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Ange Postecoglou's achievements and records after Tottenham's Europa League triumph
- First coach not from Europe or Argentina to win a major European trophy
- Tottenham's first trophy in 17 years (2008 League Cup vs. Chelsea)
- Tottenham's first European trophy in 41 years (1984 UEFA Cup vs. Anderlecht)
What Ange Postecoglou said about Tottenham's Europa League win
"It's hard to put into words the emotions. I'm super proud of the players. To quote my favourite Australian prime minister, Paul Keating, after an unlikely victory he said, 'This is one for the true believers.' and this is certainly one of the true believers," Postecoglou said in his post-match press conference.
"That means an unbelievable group of players who never wavered, never lost faith in me and what we were doing. Unbelievable football staff, led by brilliant coaches. People who work at the club from the board down, Lilywhite House, the training ground. The supporters.
"I know people think I've got this fractious relationship but every supporter I ever bumped into was just so kind in reassuring me they believe in what I was doing.
"I never felt... I understand the disappointment we put them through this year, particularly in the league, but seeing them tonight, the impact it has on some on them.
"It's obviously 17 years since our last trophy, 41 in Europe, some of them have never had a night like this. It's a reward for them.
"Finally to my beautiful wife, my boys, my family, my friends. They're all my inspiration. I'm kind of the front man, it's easy for me to take on the responsibility but they've got no choice but to come along for the ride. Seeing them out there on the pitch, a smile on their faces, made me happy."