BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou don't think their jobs are at stake in Wednesday's Europa League final.
Both coaches are under heavy pressure going into the game after dismal campaigns in the Premier League, and the loser is certain face a fresh wave of criticism immediately after the match.
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Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim, center, smiles during a training session in Manchester, England, Tuesday May 20, 2025, ahead of the Europa League final soccer match between Tottenham and Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
Tottenham's head coach Ange Postecoglou speaks with his players during a training session ahead of the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Tottenham's head coach Ange Postecoglou during a training session ahead of the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Tottenham's head coach Ange Postecoglou gestures during a training session ahead of the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Both coaches were asked about the possibility of their clubs — or themselves — wanting to make a change after the final.
“I don't think my job is done here,” Postecoglou said. “I really feel like we are building something. And what a trophy does is hopefully accelerate this. I still think there's a lot of work to be done. That's quite obvious with the challenges that we've had this year. But also, there's been some growth that I would like to see through. I'm far from thinking that this job is finished.”
Tottenham is looking for its first title since 2008, having lost the Champions League final in 2019, but has struggled under Postecoglou this season. It sits in 17th place in the Premier League.
Man United, meanwhile, is only one spot ahead of Tottenham in the league standings, leaving Amorim in the hot seat. The Portuguese coach said he doesn’t know whether he is under more or less pressure than his counterpart at Tottenham.
“I know that in this kind of club, also in Tottenham, but especially Manchester United, it’s strange, because you have some coaches that loses some games and they are sacked,” he said. “I think people see what we are trying to do. I think people see that sometimes I’m thinking more (about) the club than myself. People understand, especially the board, that we have a lot of issues. I will try to prove myself to the fans, to the board.”
Postecoglou is set to become the first Australian coach to take charge of a team at a major European final, in what will be his 100th match as Tottenham manager.
He said he knows “nothing is guaranteed in life, nothing is guaranteed in sport."
“You've just got to try and make sure you take every opportunity before you and that's what I've done my whole career," he said. "I've been in this position before, where a big game was the last game I manage. So it's not unusual territory for me. I've always navigated that pretty well.”
Postecoglou has a history of changing jobs after leading his clubs to a title.
“I wouldn't be the first person who changes jobs, we all change jobs,” he said. “My future is assured. I've got a beautiful family, I've got a great life, I'll keep on winning trophies until I finish, wherever that is. So don't worry about my future.”
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Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim, center, smiles during a training session in Manchester, England, Tuesday May 20, 2025, ahead of the Europa League final soccer match between Tottenham and Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
Tottenham's head coach Ange Postecoglou speaks with his players during a training session ahead of the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Tottenham's head coach Ange Postecoglou during a training session ahead of the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Tottenham's head coach Ange Postecoglou gestures during a training session ahead of the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes.
The strike was taking place at The Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming. The other affected hospitals are NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.
About 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association.
“After months of bargaining, management refused to make meaningful progress on core issues that nurses have been fighting for: safe staffing for patients, healthcare benefits for nurses, and workplace violence protections,” the union said in a statement issued Monday. “Management at the richest hospitals in New York City are threatening to discontinue or radically cut nurses’ health benefits.”
The strike, which comes during a severe flu season, could potentially force the hospitals to transfer patients, cancel procedures or divert ambulances. It could also put a strain on city hospitals not involved in the contract dispute, as patients avoid the medical centers hit by the strike.
The hospitals involved have been hiring temporary nurses to try and fill the labor gap during the walkout, and said in a statement during negotiations that they would “do whatever is necessary to minimize disruptions.” Montefiore posted a message assuring patients that appointments would be kept.
“NYSNA’s leaders continue to double down on their $3.6 billion in reckless demands, including nearly 40% wage increases, and their troubling proposals like demanding that a nurse not be terminated if found to be compromised by drugs or alcohol while on the job," Montefiore spokesperson Joe Solmonese said Monday after the strike had started. "We remain resolute in our commitment to providing safe and seamless care, regardless of how long the strike may last.”
New York-Presbyterian accused the union of staging a strike to “create disruption,” but said in a statement that it has taken steps to ensure patients receive the care they need.
"We’re ready to keep negotiating a fair and reasonable contract that reflects our respect for our nurses and the critical role they play, and also recognizes the challenging realities of today’s healthcare environment,” the statement said.
The work stoppage is occurring at multiple hospitals simultaneously, but each medical center is negotiating with the union independently. Several other hospitals across the city and in its suburbs reached deals in recent days to avert a possible strike.
The nurses’ demands vary by hospital, but the major issues include staffing levels and workplace safety. The union says hospitals have given nurses unmanageable workloads.
Nurses also want better security measures in the workplace, citing incidents like a an incident last week, when a man with a sharp object barricaded himself in a Brooklyn hospital room and was then killed by police.
The union also wants limitations on hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence.
The nonprofit hospitals involved in the negotiations say they’ve been working to improve staffing levels, but say the union’s demands overall are too costly.
Nurses voted to authorize the strike last month.
Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani had expressed concern about the possibility of the strike. As the strike deadline neared, Mamdani urged both sides to keep negotiating and reach a deal that “both honors our nurses and keeps our hospitals open.”
“Our nurses kept this city alive through its hardest moments. Their value is not negotiable,” Mamdani said.
State Attorney General Letitia James voiced similar support, saying "nurses put their lives on the line every day to keep New Yorkers healthy. They should never be forced to choose between their own safety, their patients’ well-being, and a fair contract.”
The last major nursing strike in the city was only three years ago, in 2023. That work stoppage, at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, was short, lasting three days. It resulted in a deal raising pay 19% over three years at those hospitals.
It also led to promised staffing improvements, though the union and hospitals now disagree about how much progress has been made, or whether the hospitals are retreating from staffing guarantees.
Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
FILE - A medical worker transports a patient at Mount Sinai Hospital, April 1, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
