Ange Postecoglou will be eyeing revenge over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-finals.
Tottenham face the Norwegian champions at home in the first leg on Thursday.
Postecoglou will face Bodo/Glimt for the third time in his career on ThursdayGetty The Norwegian champions thrashed Celtic 5-1 on aggregate in 2022Although the two sides have never met, Postecoglou has previously taken on Bodo/Glimt.
The former Celtic boss was knocked out of the Conference League in 2022 by this week’s opponents, losing 5-1 on aggregate.
Bodo/Glimt comfortably advanced from the knockout round play-off tie three years ago after a 3-1 victory at Celtic Park in the first leg.
They then followed up that win by beating Celtic 2-0 on home soil in the reverse fixture.
Postecoglou had cited ‘disappointment’ and ‘vulnerability’ after conceding three goals in the opening match.
Following the first leg defeat, he explained: “Disappointing night, obviously, we didn’t get the result we wanted.
“Our performance was ok, I thought we controlled the game but obviously got caught on the counter-attack a couple of times, which they scored from.
“That kind of made us a little bit vulnerable going forward.”
However, he did not hold back after their elimination was confirmed in Norway a week later.
In a brutally honest admission, Postecoglou said: “When you look at our European campaign, ultimately we haven’t succeeded.
XPostecoglou made a brutally honest admission after his side were beaten by Bodo/Glimt[/caption] Bodo/Glimt have continued their rise after knocking Lazio out in the quarter-finalsREX“That to me is the bottom line, irrespective of progress or improvement or learnings.
“This football club should be making an impact in Europe and it’s my job to make sure we do.”
The Australian also labelled Celtic’s defeats to Bodo/Glimt the “least effective two performances in Europe this year”.
It came as the Scottish giants were knocked out of a third continental competition of the season after earlier exits from the Champions League and Europa League.
Ahead of renewing acquaintances with Bodo/Glimt, who are still managed by the same coach, Kjetil Knutsen, Postecoglou recalled their previous encounter.
Discussing his opponents’ rise, he revealed: “I don’t think it’s surprising. I, obviously, have history with Bodo. We played them when I was at Celtic.
“I scouted them pretty extensively for that game. I remember they beat Roma at home, with Jose [Mourinho], and Jose speaking about how difficult it was playing there, and I followed them closely.
“You have seen their growth. They are very difficult. Got a good talent ID. Players who have moved on and done really well. Very consistent. Same manager, which always helps.
“Then built a real belief in their club. I think they have earned the right to be in the semi-final. It’s not like they have had an easy ride through it. They are a very, very difficult opponent away from home. Absolutely. You just have to look at their record.
“I certainly won’t underestimate them. I know them really well and I know the challenge we have to overcome them.”
Postecoglou will be hoping to avoid a repeat of his 2022 meeting with Knutsen’s side this week.
Spurs host Thursday’s first leg in North London before the reverse fixture in Norway next week.
Spurs host Bodo/Glimt in their semi-final first leg this weekGettyThe winner will face either Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao in the final on May 21.
It represents Spurs’ only remaining chance of silverware and European qualification with a spot in the Champions League on offer.
Postecoglou’s side currently sit 16th in the Premier League with four matches of the season remaining.
Their current league position leaves them on course for their worst finish since promotion back to the top-flight in 1978.
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