Every word Ange Postecoglou said on his Tottenham future, Daniel Levy quote and Europa League win

Ange Postecoglou had plenty to say after guiding Tottenham Hotspur to the Europa League title with a 1-0 win against Manchester United and we've got every word he said after the final in Bilbao.

made a big decision in naming his captain on the bench but at the end of a nervy first half lacking in quality from both sides, Spurs forced the only goal of the game. Pape Matar Sarr curled in a low cross and Brennan Johnson touched it on to Luke Shaw and the ball bounced into the net off the United defender with United goalkeeper Andre Onana unable to keep it out.

Tottenham battled away in the second half and kept United at bay with a couple of big moments from Micky van de Ven and Guglielmo Vicario to finally end the north London club's 17-year wait for a trophy and 41-year wait for a European triumph.

Our Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold was among those putting the questions to Postecoglou after the game. Here's the full transcript from the press conference in Bilbao which began with a round of applause from the media for the Australian.

You've constantly told the players that they were going to achieved something special this season. How does it feel to have that realised?

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. 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.

Is this your biggest achievement?

Look, I feel if I say that it diminishes the other achievements. Not for me but the people I've shared them with. But it's definitely been the toughest thing I've ever done without a shadow of a doubt. And I knew that going into it. This club's had some unbelievable world class coaches, world class players and they haven't had a night like this. And it's fair to say that it's been really challenging because wherever else I've had success, by this stage I've kind of had the faith and trust of everybody.

And here it's been different. And I understand. That's not a criticism. It's just I think, because of the club, and the way, it's history, I don't think they could ever go all-in on one person. For me that's always how it's worked well, when people back my vision. But within that, I think when we got to the end of January, the end of the transfer window, and assessed our situation, I just made a decision there and then that this was the trophy we were going to go for. And probably was at odds with what other people at the club believed at the time we should do.

Again, that's understandable. But I just really believed we could win this. And everything we've done since then, everything we've done in terms of games, the teams I've selected, has been about making sure that when these games came around, the Europa games, that we're in the best possible condition to tackle them. That's come at a cost, for sure, in the league. And I've got to take the responsibility for that. I just felt like the end-game of winning something was more important, and it was the only way I was going to do it.

Are you hungry to drive the club forward?

Very. Because we've got a really young group of players. And you can talk to them about success and what it means, but until they feel it, it doesn't become real. I've got no doubt that all those boys tonight, having this feeling will want it again. And to get it again they're going to have to make similar sacrifices. They've climbed the mountain now. They know what it takes to get to where we are. I think that does, it accelerates the opportunities to build a team who can be successful, and play at a high standard for years to come.

As I said yesterday, I still feel there's a lot of work to be done, I think that's quite obvious. But not as much work as people may think. People can bang on about 20 league defeats and where we are, but they're missing the point of what we're trying to build, or what I'm trying to do anyway. I really feel that tonight can be a great platform for us to kick on.

You said at the end of the January transfer window all focus was on the Europa League, does that explain the really ruthless efficient style that we saw overcome Bodo/Glimt, Frankfurt and now tonight and how did you find the players bought into that?

No, that wasn't part of that. I've always had a lot of success in my career, not just in winning leagues but also...in Australia I grew up playing finals football to win a championship. Knockout football is always different. All my teams have always played a little bit different in knockout games, because you know that you've got to have a real clear game plan.

Big games come down to moments. You've got to limit the moments for the opposition. You've got to change your approach. The players embraced that because that was always going to be our approach in Europe and it's why we did well in the Carabao Cup. We beat some decent teams in the Carabao Cup, including City, United and we beat Liverpool in the first leg playing a similar way.

But also it helps that I've got Van de Ven and Romero and Vicario, Udogie and Porro and all these guys available. Again that was part of the mindset of making sure they were available for these big games. I thought the lads handled it, the whole Europa knockout stages brilliantly. They knew what we had to do and we were really efficient with what we did. They got their just rewards.

Your dad's no longer with us, what would he make of this victory and what does it mean back in Australia?

He's still with me mate. His voice is in my head all the time and as I get older I look in the mirror and I see his face sometimes, as frightening as that might seem. He's with me all the time mate and my dear mum is with my sister in Greece and my nephews and I'm sure they're over the moon.

Yeah, it's massive in Australian and in Greece. I've got family in both countries and friends in both countries. They've been along for the journey the whole way. It's hard because I'm big enough and ugly enough to take whatever comes my way, but they get hurt when people come at me and they pay the price, particularly those closest to me, my beautiful family and my friends. They want to defend me but I keep telling them it's a small price to pay when you have nights like this. I've been fortunate that I've had plenty of nights like this. Just seeing them tonight and everyone in Australia, they'll be up early in the morning and they'll be buzzing, and people in Greece and the people here with me. It's another special night we share together.

How does a club let go of a manager who has just delivered their first European trophy in 41 years?

Look, I think I said yesterday, I am pretty kind of not relaxed. Relaxed is not the word because I would be disappointed if we couldn't continue on this path, but it's not a criticism. I understand why it would be difficult for a club like this to buy into one person's vision. I remember even when I signed, the club and even Daniel said, 'we went after winners, it didn't work and now we've got Ange,' but mate, I'm a winner. I have been a serial-winner my whole career.

It's what I have done more than anything else. I know people talk about my football, which I am very proud of. I know people dismiss my achievements because they didn't happen on this side of the world, but for me they were all hard earned and all I have done my whole career is win things. I understand look, obviously the way things have gone in the league, people are right to be concerned about, but I don't think that's a true reflection of where it is at. Whatever happens, my own belief in what I do doesn't waver and I'll continue to push on and do what I do.

It was noticeable at the end the players celebrated and you stood back, is that just your style or a sense of relief there?

Ah, there is huge relief. You ask any manager and I'm telling ya, that is the biggest feeling because you carry the weight of responsibility. I think this is maybe our 59th or 60th game this year and that means me and Anthony have been in front of you guys 120 times. Plus the extras we do, that probably 150 or 160 times I've been a spokesperson for this football club. I know everything I say is important. Fair to say I don't always get it right. All that kind of responsibility weighs on your shoulder, so it's relief, but I am also a lot older than them guys and I've learnt to understand what makes nights like this memorable is to remember them. I kind of stand back and watch everyone else enjoy it. That is all I need.

Are there any meetings planned in the next few days about what comes next?

No, no planned meetings. I haven't had any discussions, no one has spoken to me about anything. Maybe they felt like they don't need to or they were waiting for this game. What I do know is, I'll go back to my hotel room, get my family and friends together, open up a nice bottle of scotch, have a couple of quiet ones, get ready for a massive parade on Friday, play Brighton on Sunday - really important our last home game and we want to finish strong - and then Monday I'll go on holiday with my beautiful family because I deserve it. And que sera sera.