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      Tottenham qualify for Uefa competition no English team has ever won – but may end up not playing in it

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      TOTTENHAM have qualified for the Uefa–Conmebol Club Challenge by winning the Europa League.But due to a hectic schedule, the North Londoners may not have time to play it.Tottenham lifted the Europa League trophy last monthCredit: GettySpurs ended their 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League last month.Their triumph will see them enter the Uefa Super Cup in August.Tottenham – led by a new manager – will head to Udine in Italy to face Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain on August 13 in a bid to earn more silverware.While the Super Cup is a well-known competition, previously won by several English clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, not so much is known about the Uefa–Conmebol Club Challenge.READ MORE TOTTENHAM NEWSThe revamped competition was launched two years ago as a follow-up to the previous Supercopa Euroamericana.It sees the Europa League winners go up against the champions of its South American counterpart, the Copa Sudamericana.In 2023, perennial Europa League winners Sevilla fittingly lifted its inaugural edition following a penalty shootout win over Independiente del Valle at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.The game did not take place last year, as Atalanta and Ecuadorian side Liga de Quito could not arrange a date.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKRacing Club are the Copa Sudamericana championsCredit: GettyThis year’s Copa Sudamericana winners were Argentine side Racing Club.Their club president is former Inter Milan star Diego Milito, who reportedly wants to set up a date with Spurs.Why Thomas Frank is the PERFECT manager for TottenhamReports in Argentina suggest that a game could be put on in their country or the US.But according to Football.London, Uefa chiefs feel that it will be difficult to find a slot in which to fit the game.Tottenham have already confirmed three pre-season friendlies set to take place in three different countries.The Lilywhites will face rivals Arsenal in a controversial “friendly” match in Hong Kong on July 31.They will then head to South Korea, where they will battle Newcastle United in Seoul.From there they will head to Munich for their third pre-season friendly with Bayern since Harry Kane’s move to Bavaria, which will take place on August 7.Thomas Frank is likely to be the man in the Spurs dugout, following Ange Postecoglou’s sacking last Friday.SunSport revealed last night that the Dane has agreed to take over following talks over the weekend.Read More on The SunFrank, 51, wants to leave Brentford for Tottenham, while taking members of his backroom staff with him.Spurs are currently advancing in talks over the Bees’ compensation package.Thomas Frank is nearing a move to TottenhamCredit: Getty More

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      Ange Postecoglou’s chances of being next Scotland manager rated as he’s tipped to join Euro giants after Spurs sacking

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      ANGE Postecoglou remains an available man since his departure from Tottenham Hotspur last week.The former Celtic manager was sacked by Spurs after finishing 17th in the Premier League, despite winning the Europa League to claim the club’s first major trophy in 17 years.Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur last weekCredit: PAHe’d just won the Europa League against Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyThe London side are looking likely to appoint Brentford boss Thomas Frank to replace the Australian, but what’s next for him?AceOdds have unveiled their odds on where the 59-year-old might find himself next, with a few surprising shouts.Pressure is growing on Steve Clarke after a dismal Hampden performance against Iceland, with only an injury hampered friendly against Liechtenstein tonight to make up for it.And the probability of Postecoglou landing the Scotland job sits at 6/1.Read more football storiesOnly two dugout roles are rated more likely for him, the first being a Socceroos return at 5/1.He won the AFC Asian Cup with his home country and managed at the 2014 World Cup, but resigned before Russia 2018.The favourite however is a 3/1 shout for Ange to takeover the Greek giants AEK Athens. The 13-time league winners finished fourth this season as Olympiacos ran away with it.Most read in FootballA Celtic return isn’t rated too unlikely at 10/1, despite Brendan Rodgers showing no signs of leaving after a comfortable League and League Cup double.However, the Northern Irishman has come under scrutiny from supporters for losing key matches including Old Firm derbies and the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen to sink the treble.Who could replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager?The Aussie was a favourite at Parkhead between 2021 and 2023, with his five major titles earning him the huge EPL move.In a bizarre call, Glasgow rivals Rangers are on the list of potential options at 33/1.Ibrox bosses just last week appointed former Southampton gaffer Russell Martin on a three-year contract.Another unlikely side listed amongst possibilities for Postecoglou is the England national team.The Three Lions have only played a handful of matches under relatively new head coach Thomas Tuchel who took over from Gareth Southgate at the start of the year.Several other clubs down south are named as options as well as the potential of joining ‘any Saudi Pro League club’.Ange Postecoglou Next Permanent ClubAceOdds accurate to 9/6/25AEK Athens 3/1Australia 5/1Scotland 6/1Leicester 8/1Ipswich 10/1 Celtic 10/1Any Saudi Pro League Club 12/1Man United 16/1Leeds 25/1West Ham 28/1Rangers 33/1England 50/1Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      ‘How far?’ – Robbie Williams brutally trolls Arsenal fans with Spurs joke during his own gig at the Emirates

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      ROBBIE WILLIAMS bravely took aim at Arsenal’s lack of European success during his gig at the Emirates Stadium last night.The former Take That singer performed at the Gunners’ ground as part of his international tour on Friday and Saturday.Robbie Williams poked fun at Arsenal during his show at the Emirates StadiumCredit: XWhile entertaining the fans packed into the ground, Williams couldn’t help but take a cheeky dig at Arsenal – teasing them for the success of local rivals Tottenham.Joking about Tottenham’s Europa League glory this season, and Arsenal’s failure to win a European trophy since the 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup, Williams asked: “How far are Arsenal from a European trophy?”.Only to reply: “Four f*****g miles”.Tottenham fans were absolutely loving the tongue-in-cheek jibe, which was met with a huge cheer inside the stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn social media, one fan wrote: “I always liked Robbie”.While another added: “No way I’ve just seen Robbie Williams bantering Arsenal on their own turf”.Arsenal fans were quick to point out that Williams was only right with his assessment of the men’s team, after Arsenal Women won the Champions League this season.One wrote: “Literally won the UWCL two weeks ago, my friend…”Most read in FootballTottenham won the Europa League this seasonCredit: GettyArsenal Women won the Champions League this seasonCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd a second posted: “I think, Robbie, you’ll find you’re actually stood in the home of a team that has two Champions League trophies…”Spurs fans are already fond of Williams after they nicked his hit song ‘Angels’ to create a chant for now sacked manager Ange Postecoglou.Robbie Williams sings version of Angels for Ange PostecoglouAnd Williams even posted a video of himself belting out the tune with the Tottenham lyrics back in 2023, declaring: “Guess I’m a Spurs fan now”.In reality Williams is a diehard Port Vale fan, regularly attending the club’s games.While he was named as Port Vale’s Club President in February last year and has a bar named after him at Vale Park.Robbie Williams is a Port Vale fanWilliams was named Club President at Port Vale last yearCredit: Twitter More

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      Alejandro Garnacho jets off to Rome with girlfriend as Saudis prepare to rescue outcast from Man Utd nightmare

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has jetted out on holiday to escape his Manchester United nightmare.The Argentine forward’s Old Trafford career appears over after being told to find a new club by boss Ruben Amorim.Alejandro Garnacho and partner Eva Garcia have jetted to ItalyCredit: instagram @evagarciaThe Argentine’s future at Manchester United remains uncertainCredit: instagram @evagarciaEva posted a series of snaps from the pair’s summer holidayCredit: instagram @evagarciaThe couple took in the sights of the Italian capitalCredit: instagram @evagarciaEva and Garnacho have been together for over four yearsCredit: instagram @evagarciaGarnacho was left fuming after being benched for the Europa League final last month.He later angered his team-mates after giving an interview where he described United’s season as “s**t”.The 20-year-old cut a dejected figure on the Red Devils’ disastrous post-season tour of Asia.Garnacho was spotted in an altercation with a fan, before flashing the middle finger to supporters after a loss to the ASEAN All Stars. The former Puskas Award winner has jetted out to Rome with girlfriend Eva Garcia for some much-needed R&R.Garcia posted a host of snaps of the pair enjoying the Italian capital with their young son Enzo.The influencer – who has her own jewellery line – uploaded the memories to her 664,000 Instagram followers.Eva posed in front of the Trevi Fountain, before enjoying coffee in the sun with her boyfriend of over four years.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSunSport exclusively revealed last month United want £50million for Garnacho, who joined the club’s youth ranks from Atletico Madrid in 2020.The 20-year-old has made Chelsea his No1 choice.Gary Neville names four Man Utd stars who must leave this summer Garnacho is also attracting attention from Napoli, but would prefer to stay in the Premier League.United rejected a £40m January bid from the Naples club for Garnacho but may get twice that from the Saudis. SunSport exclusively revealed Pro League club Al-Nassr are preparing an audacious bid with Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at the club uncertain.Garnacho’s relationship with Amorim fell apart after a dressing room spat boiled over in front of team=mates.Amorim reportedly told Garnacho he needs to “pray he can find a new club.”United have since signed Matheus Cunha and are eyeing up Swede goal machine Viktor Gyokeres. Garnacho appeared in 36 Premier League games last season, contributing six goals and three assists.Following Europa League heartbreak against Tottenham, the Argentine refused to be drawn on his future at United. Read More on The SunGarnacho said: “Until we reached the final, I played every round. “And I played 20 minutes today – I don’t know. “I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.”Ruben Amorim has told Garnacho to find a new clubCredit: Getty More

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      Crystal Palace co-owner looks to buy out John Textor as Europa League decision looms

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      JOSH HARRIS wants to buy out John Textor in the latest tug of war at Crystal Palace.Textor owns around 45 per cent of the club and was planning to make a move on Harris and David Blitzer — who have 18 per cent each — to purchase their shares.JOSH HARRIS wants to buy out John Textor in the latest tug of war at Crystal PalaceCredit: RexTextor now willing to sell up to avoid Palace being booted out of the Europa LeagueCredit: AFPPalace qualified for the Europa League after beating Man City in the FA Cup finalBut that has failed so far — with Textor now willing to sell up to avoid Palace being booted out of the Europa League due to Uefa’s rules on multi-club ownership.The European governing body’s regulations mean Textor, majority owner of Lyon, cannot have influence at two clubs in the same competition.But a sale is unlikely to be quick and will not impact the decision of Uefa chiefs.And Harris is looking to pay a smaller sum than his US compatriot wants.READ MORE CRYSTAL PALACE NEWSTextor, whose Palace club won entry to the Europa League through winning the FA Cup, does not have a majority stake and only 25 per cent of voting rights.Palace hope that relatively low figure will help their case with Uefa, who are expected to deliver a verdict next week.Lyon are also set to feature in the competition having finished higher than Palace domestically, with a sixth-placed finish in the Ligue 1 last season.Uefa rules prohibit anyone from “simultaneously be involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management, administration, and/or sporting performance of more than one club participating in a Uefa club competition.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe prospect of Palace dropping into the Conference League is also nigh-on impossible too.This is because other shareholder David Blitzer also has a stake in Danish oufit Brondby, who are set to play in European football’s tertiary club competition next season.Abandoned iconic UK stadium left to rot 110 years after hosting FA Cup final getting new lease of lifeIn a desperate bid to see the Eagles fly across Europe next season and comply with Uefa rules, Textor and Blitzer offered to put their shares in a blind trust.But Uefa chiefs have REJECTED the offer, leaving Palace’s proposed European adventure next season in limbo.Manchester City and Manchester United utilised blind trusts last season as sister clubs Girona and Nice both qualified for the Champions League and Europa League respectively. More

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      BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange Postecoglou

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU was sacked 16 days after winning the Europa League – and now a theory has emerged as to why Spurs waited til then.Spurs chief Daniel Levy axed the boss last night – just over two weeks after that glorious night in Bilbao.Ange Postecoglou was sacked after exactly two years at SpursCredit: GettyDaniel Levy held fire for 16 days after the finalCredit: GettyVictory over Manchester United in Spain ended the club’s 17-year wait for a trophy.But after leaving Postecoglou in the dark over his future, Spurs finally announced he was relieved of his duties on Friday afternoon.It marked exactly two years to the day from when the Australian landed the job in North London.BBC senior football reporters Ian Dennis and Sami Mokbel discussed the sacking on the Football Daily Podcast.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBoth were adamant that the move to get rid of Postecoglou was made before the final.They said league form was seen as the “true barometer” and Europa League success was just a “bump in the road” to their ultimate decision.Dennis shared a theory that explained the over two-week wait for the confirmation.He tweeted: “Interesting his departure was timed after he had completed two years and on the first day of his third year. Significant in any settlement?”Most read in Europa LeaguePostecoglou has reportedly pocketed £4m after being shown the exit door by Levy.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe already collected a £2m bonus for getting the club into the Champions League.Brentford’s Thomas Frank is the leading candidate to take over and he has a £10m release clause in his contract.Who could replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager?Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola remains in contention.On Postecoglou’s departure, Dennis said: “It was such an inevitability that it was going to happen.”They got off to an absolutely flying start when he first arrived and it’s funny how perceptions can change through results.”If they had started slowly and finished well, you would not be referring to the 78 points from the last 66 games.”It seems there has not been an improvement in their league form.”Ange Breaks Silence On Tottenham SackingANGE Postecoglou issued a statement just moments after being axed.It read: “When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride.”The opportunity to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.”Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.”That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.”There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.”We have also laid the foundations that means this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success.”I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them. I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters.”I know there were some difficult times, but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.”It’s important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.”And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.”A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special. “We are forever connected. Audere est Facere.” More

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      Brutal Ange Postecoglou sacking leaves burning question for Daniel Levy: What is the point in Tottenham Hotspur?

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      MATE, oh mate, we’ll miss you, mate. Even though you weren’t our mate. And we knew that, especially if you called us “mate”. Ange Postecoglou has bid an emotional goodbye to TottenhamCredit: PAThe Aussie leaves the north Londoners just two weeks after ending the club’s trophy droughtCredit: GETTYSpurs chief decided not to let the club’s Europa League success cloud his decision over the Aussie’s futureCredit: GETTYPostecoglou leaves the Premier League as one of its most fiery managers in recent yearsCredit: GETTYAnge Postecoglou, you were the last fair-dinkum footballing romantic inside the cynical world of Premier League football. You staked your reputation, you risked your job, on winning silverware for Tottenham. You told us you always won things in your second season in any job and we laughed at you and said, “Yes, mate, but this is Tottenham”. And then you went and won something in your second season. You gambled and it paid off and yet they sacked you anyway. And what could be more cynical than that? READ MORE ON TOTTENHAMYou realised that winning the Europa League would mean far more to Spurs fans than finishing in the top half of the Premier League and you told us so. Just like you told us time and again that VAR is ruining the enjoyment of football. Just like you told us that those stats bores who try to suck the joy out of the game spend most of their time spouting nonsense. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnge Breaks Silence On Tottenham SackingANGE Postecoglou issued a statement just moments after being axed.It read: “When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride.”The opportunity to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.”Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.”That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.”There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.”We have also laid the foundations that means this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success.”I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them. I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters.”I know there were some difficult times, but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.”It’s important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.”And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.”A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special. “We are forever connected. Audere est Facere.”You were right about all of those things and plenty more. Most read in FootballYou were chippy and sarcy and narky but you spoke more good, honest commonsense than any other manager in the Premier League has done for years.Ange Postecoglou fumes after being labelled a ‘clown’ and refuses to answer question during press conferenceYou spoke like a true lover of the game, a true fan, with all the heart-on-sleeve emotion and all the ‘us against the world’ spikiness that entails. You tried to play football the right way, the Spurs way, the glory, glory way, the ‘To Dare Is To Do’ way. And if it often looked naive and inflexible, then at least you never bored the pants off us. “Are you not entertained?” you asked us and, invariably, we were. Even if Spurs invariably lost. Your policy of prioritising the Europa League over the Premier League cut to the heart of the essential question any Tottenham Hotspur manager should ask, namely: ‘What is the point of Tottenham Hotspur?’ For an entire generation, Spurs were the sixth richest club in England and since Newcastle’s Geordie Arabia revolution, they are the seventh richest. As a result, Spurs are unlikely to win the Premier League any time soon. The peak of their realistic ambitions are to win knock-out competitions and to consistently entertain, to bring joy to those who pay to watch them. And if that wasn’t the case very often last season – when Spurs lost 22 league matches and finished 17th – then at least it was always the intention. The scenes witnessed in Bilbao after the Europa League Final victory over Manchester United – and at the trophy parade a couple of days later – will be remembered by Spurs supporters for as long as they live. You were the last fair-dinkum footballing romantic inside the cynical world of Premier League football.”Dave Kidd on Ange PostecgolouAnd that was down to you, Ange Postecoglou – a bloke who grew up on the other side of the world, where football is a minority sport. An outsider, consistently patronised and belittled throughout your career. A man who never tried to pretend that those attitudes didn’t hurt you. And you defended your club. You hated the way we often laughed at it. You railed against long-held perceptions and ‘agendas’ and you stuck up for Spurs. You were loyal and you were proud and yet, ultimately that loyalty was never repaid. Read More on The SunBecause ultimately, no major football club, no big company, ever truly gives a stuff about its employees. We will miss you, mate. And if you ever wind up on our shores again, we will welcome you with open arms.  More

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      Inside story of Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham sacking with Daniel Levy rift that intensified during Europa League run

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      SO, Daniel Levy did kill off his main character in the second season finale of the Ange Postecoglou show.Postecoglou himself warned that could be the case just a day after teasing fans at Spurs’ Europa League-winning parade that he could stay on for a third campaign with a prestige-telly analogy.Ange Postecoglou has left SpursCredit: Shutterstock EditorialIt comes despite him ending the club’s 17 year trophy droughtCredit: PAPostecoglou does not get the chance to deliver on his third season promiseCredit: ReutersThe 59-year-old had told hundreds of thousands of delirious supporters lining the streets outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium that in “all the best television series, season three is better than season two”.It went down a storm, with many of those who had wanted the Aussie out for the woeful league form now fully behind him after he had ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought.Their hope had been that Levy would perform a similarly emotional U-turn, and NOT go through with his pre-final plan of wielding the axe whatever the outcome in Bilbao.How can he possibly ditch the guy who has delivered our first piece of silverware since the League Cup in 2008, and the first European trophy in 41 years, they asked themselves.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn fairness, Levy did pause for thought, albeit briefly.But Postecoglou always knew the chances of the long-serving Spurs supremo doing an about-face were slim, given how their relationship had frayed in the previous months.So it will have come as no surprise to the former Celtic treble-winner – even if it did to millions of Tottenham fans across the globe.Levy turned to Postecoglou in the summer of 2023, after being snubbed by Arne Slot who had decided to stay at Feyenoord for one more season ahead of his switch to Liverpool.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSPostecoglou even described himself as “the last man standing” in the race to succeed Antonio Conte.But the Athens-born Aussie, who had never previously managed in Europe’s top five major leagues before, got off to a stunning start by taking 26 points from his first 30 available.That was despite the club selling their record goal-scorer Harry Kane to Bayern Munich on the eve of the season.After an unbeaten first ten Prem games, Spurs were five points clear at the top of the table and anything seemed possible under Postecoglou.Fans took to singing a version of Robbie Williams’ Angels regularly after matches, with the key lyrics altered to “I’m loving Big Ange instead”.Levy seemed giddy with excitement too, proudly declaring at a fans’ forum in September 2023 that “we’ve got our Tottenham back” in reference to Postecoglou’s thrilling style of play.Daniel Levy has wielded his axe againCredit: GETTYFans and players appeared with him after the Europa League successCredit: GettyBut then came THAT 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea in November 2023 – the bonkers game Postecoglou may be best remembered for, even more so than the Europa final win over Manchester United.Having had two men sent off and having lost James Maddison and Micky van de Ven to serious injuries, Spurs, amazingly, continued to attack and almost nicked a 2-2 draw.But then Nicolas Jackson completed what was dubbed the worst hat-trick ever in injury-time – before Spurs were treated to a standing ovation by their fans as they left the pitch.It was unprecedented – yet after that game, things were never the same.Teams started to wise up to Spurs’ style of inverted full-backs and clever cut-backs – as well as exposing the gaps they left at the back.Eric Dier, who left to join Kane at Bayern Munich in January, later claimed that Postecoglou “really doesn’t do barely any tactical work, what he does is every single training drill from Monday to Friday is drawn up to represent the way he wants to play.”Van de Ven and Maddison being sidelined disrupted the team’s rhythm and they ended up being pipped by Aston Villa to fourth spot and Champions League qualification.Injuries decimated Postecoglou’s squad in his second season – with the Aussie’s intense pressing style accused of being a contributing factor – and the league campaign began to unravel.Raw teenage talent had mainly been added in the summer – although £65million was spent on striker Dominic Solanke – and it told.Postecoglou hoped for more experience to be added in January but out of the three arrivals, only Kevin Danso fitted that description.Spurs went on to finish 17th after losing 22 league games – the most a Prem team has ever managed and NOT been relegated – including embarrassing defeats to Ipswich and Leicester who both went down.The AngeOut army grew among the fanbase, who had been irked by his misreading the previous season of their desire to lose against Manchester City to deny rivals Arsenal the title.In another clash, Postecoglou mockingly cupped his ear in the direction of Spurs away fans at Chelsea in April.Postecoglou appeared to cup his ears at fans against ChelseaCredit: GettyBut all was forgiven when he ended the trophy curse in Bilbao.Ironically, it was done in a defensive style akin to predecessor Jose Mourinho, with the team having just 27 per cent possession and completing just 184 passes.It was more Ange Wall than Ange Ball, which suggested Postecoglou was capable of adapting when many pundits suggested he could not.That feat was not enough though to convince the higher-ups, who had not agreed with Postecoglou’s decision to prioritise the Europa League from February onwards.It is understood the club began talking to representatives of other managers from the start of the year, underlining the shaky ground Postecoglou has been on for some time.Read More on The SunNow it has collapsed from underneath him, to his disappointment as he felt the job in N17 was not done.But at least he walks away a hero, having finally changed the narrative to one of rare trophy success during the silverware-starved Levy story of the last 25 years. 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