Tottenham Hotspur stars were spotted leaving their hotel this morning in joyous moods after their victorious Europa League final last night.
The party continued long in the night for Tottenham following their first trophy in 17 years.
It wasn’t an instant classic in Bilbao on Wednesday evening, with the only goal a scrappy effort from season top scorer Brennan Johnson.
But Spurs dug deep and ran out eventual winners, elevating themselves to Champions League football next year while condemning Manchester United to crisis.
Ange Postecoglou led his team out of the hotel to a set of adorning fansPAWith Tottenham’s barren run of 17 years without a trophy ended, players, staff and fans celebrated long into the night resulting in some weary-looking faces as they entered the bus this morning.
Boss Ange Postecoglou was seen giving a thumbs up to adorning fans who had turned up, while skipper Son Heung-Min was draped in a South Korean flag.
Matchwinner Brennan Johnson raised his arm in celebration, as did Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro and Richarlison.
James Maddison was spotted with his hood up greeting fans, while Djed Spence kissed his winners’ medal on his way out.
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Tottenham stars Archie Gray, James Maddison, Richarlison and Son Heing-Min spotted on the way to the bus
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Youngster Archie Gray was even spotted still in his slippers.
Then, the most important guest arrived to take their place on the bus: the trophy.
Staff let some fortunate fans touch the trophy before it was packed away in a box and loaded on.
In stark contrast, Manchester United players seemed gloomy after their disappointing performance the night before.
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United were woeful and toothless, with boss Ruben Amorim saying they were “not perfect”, and he depicted a particularly glum figure on his way to the bus - although he did manage to produce a wink for the cameras.
Amadou Onana, who many feel should have stopped Johnson’s winning goal, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were all seen making their way to the bus with their heads to the floor.
The two moods at the buses were worlds apart and mirrors the atmosphere around both clubs after last night.
Tottenham full of optimism, jubilance and faces awash with rise smiles.
Manchester, on the other hand, is downright dejection, deep in thought and concern for what the future may hold.
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Manchester United stars Luke Shaw, Amadou Onana, Ruben Amorim and Mason Mount
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After the game, Man Utd boss Amorim and skipper Bruno Fernandes both revealed they would be happy to leave Manchester if it is the club’s wish, in order to raise cash.
It has, however, been reported that both are expected to stay.
Postecoglou, who has dealt with a fair share of pressure surrounding his job, was firm on his ambitions for the future: “We are still building this team, it is still very young, we need to add experience.
"My thought process has been trying to build a team that can be successful for a long time, but I am manager, it is not in my hands but it doesn’t affect me, if it did you would have seen it.
"I want to stay, I haven’t completed a job yet, but the moment I accepted the role I had one thing in my head and that was to win something, I want to build on it."
