Brennan Johnson responds to ‘Spursy’ insult in style after Europa League success

Tottenham fans will love how Brennan Johnson has reacted after the Lilywhites secured the Europa League trophy, with the winger taking a shot at the club’s critics for questioning Spurs’ mentality.

In the lead-up to the final, predictably, some pundits gave Tottenham no chance of lifting the trophy due to their history, and that clearly did not go down well with some Spurs players.

Micky van de Ven made it clear that Tottenham wanted to vanquish the ‘Spursy’ tag, and that is exactly what the Lilywhites did in the final.

They delivered the most un-Tottenham-like performance at San Mames, defending solidly and resolutely by throwing their bodies on the line and displaying plenty of fight across the 90 minutes.

Brennan Johnson takes a shot at Tottenham’s critics

Johnson came with the all-important goal on the night of the final, which was his 18th striker of the season and arguably the ugliest, but neither he nor anyone associated with Tottenham Hotspur will care about how the ball found its way into the back of the net.

Following the final whistle, Johnson sent a clear message to the media, insisting that the players were determined to get over the line to change the narrative around the club.

The winger told TNT Sports: “All the fans get battered, we get battered for not winning a trophy. We had to get the first one, I’m so happy. Ever since I came here it has been ‘Tottenham, good team but can’t get it done’, but we got it done.”

The former Nottingham Forest man has also taken to Instagram stories to mock those who used the ‘Spursy’ tag.

Tottenham figures send clear message to those bantering the club

It is clear from the reaction of the players and the coaching staff after the trophy win that they were determined to send a message to all those who had questioned Tottenham’s mentality.

Ange Postecoglou admitted that his main challenge at Spurs was to overcome that mental block and change how the club is perceived, which he has now arguably managed to do.

Cristian Romero took to social media after the win to thank the Tottenham fans for their love and support, even when rivals and doubters did not believe in them.

He said: “We are champions of Europe, Tottenham. Like a family from start to finish, we deserved this title. Nobody believed in us and here we are, closing a great season. Thanks to everyone for the love. Come on you Spurs.”

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