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Postecoglou led Tottenham to the club's first major trophy since 2008 Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gerry Armstrong says boss Ange Postecoglou should be given more time in charge after winning the club's first trophy in 17 years. Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in Thursday's Europa League final in Bilbao to secure Champions League football for next season. Armstrong, who spent five years at the club between 1975 and 1980, making 84 league appearances and scoring 10 goals, says European success should be enough to put their faith in Postecoglou. The Australian has two years left on his contract and Armstrong told BBC Sport NI: "I'm backing Ange for next season. "I think he deserves another year, after what he has done and I'm hoping that winning the Europa League is going to make a difference. "It's a huge lift for Tottenham and Postecoglou to win the trophy and gain some silverware - 41 years since they have won a European trophy. " 'I'm a winner' - inside Postecoglou's second season at Tottenham How Postecoglou abandoned 'Ange-ball' to win Europa League Tottenham beat Man Utd to win Europa League & end 17-year wait for trophy Armstrong made 84 league appearances for Spurs between 1975 and 1980 The Europa League success was Tottenham's first trophy since a 2008 League Cup win, with a Uefa Cup triumph back in 1984. Postecoglou has come under pressure this season with Spurs currently fourth from bottom in the Premier League. But former Northern Ireland international Armstrong added: "I think it could be a turning point for them for next season and I think they will make around £100m. "With that in mind, I think they can now get themselves into the top six or seven in the table for next season and the fans will be looking forward to that and obviously playing Champions League football. " While he admitted it was not a match that will be remembered for its outstanding football, he felt Spurs produced a solid team effort at the San Mames stadium. "The back four looked really solid. I was a little bit worried about the goalkeeper, but he made three or four great saves, " he added. "On the night, it was a good team performance, everybody worked hard. "I didn't expect them to defend that deep for that long. I thought they would maybe have staged a few more counter-attacks and pushed forward a bit more. "What a crazy season it's been for both sides though. It's the lowest I can remember them [Spurs] finishing, apart from the year they were relegated back in 1976-77. [Manchester] United have obviously struggled hugely in the league too. "But this win will certainly give them (Spurs) confidence and belief. I'm pleased for so many of the players too, who will maybe never get an opportunity like that again, to play in Europe and to win a final. " Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone Pope, Crawley and Duckett tons flatten Zimbabwe Yes, yes, yes: Man Utd sure on Amorim, transfers and the future Scottish Premiership play-off final: Wilson rams Livingston ahead against County Watch the new series of Race Across the World now Preview new comedy drama with Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth The first week of the Sean Combs trial, in brief The boys who like boys are back! How tough season came to premature end for Ulster Pre-contract agreements - why are they different in NI? Record-breaker Dunlop 'breaks mould' of modern sporting heroes Meet Jude Mc Atamney - the New York Giants kicker from Derry Yes, yes, yes: Man Utd sure on Amorim, transfers and the future Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe. Video Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket? 'He's got it! ' - Haliburton hits wild shot in comeback win. Video'He's got it! ' - Haliburton hits wild shot in comeback win 'I'm a winner' - inside Postecoglou's second season at Tottenham Belief in Amorim remains at Man Utd - but for how long? Most Test wickets this year - the 6ft 8in pace bowler with England in his sights F1 Q&A: Did Mc Laren miss a trick in Norris v Piastri battle? 'Scheffler's Woods-like mentality should worry chasing pack' Sciver-Brunt's eclectic journey from Tokyo to England captain From injury to history - Davidson's rise to ref Challenge Cup final Why Swiatek's reign as 'Queen of Clay' is under threat Mc Ilroy and the 'non-conforming' driver controversy 'The old place will live on - but this was end of an era for Goodison Park' 'That's very cheeky' - was Tebogo 'disrespectful' in Diamond League win? Video'That's very cheeky' - was Tebogo 'disrespectful' in Diamond League win? 75 years of F1 in pictures Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.