Tottenham Defender Van de Ven Calls Postecoglou Sacking “Strange”

Updated June 11,2025
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Tottenham hotspur defender Micky van de⁤ Ven has voiced his surprise at the club’s decision to sack manager Ange postecoglou,despite the⁢ Australian coach ending a 17-year trophy drought. Postecoglou secured the Europa League title last month, ⁣but the club’s board was reportedly unhappy ⁢with Spurs finishing 17th in the Premier League.

Van de Ven told Voetbal Zone that the decision was “strange” considering Postecoglou’s success. He emphasized that the players ⁢had little input in the matter, stating, “That was ultimately a‍ choice from the club.”

The⁤ Tottenham defender also acknowledged rumors linking Brentford head coach Thomas Frank to the managerial vacancy. ⁣”Of course, we ‍see some rumours about the Brentford head coach [Thomas Frank], who it will probably be,” Van de Ven said.

Van de Ven joins other Tottenham players,including Son Heung-Min,Yves Bissouma,Pedro Porro,Guglielmo Vicario,and Dominic Solanke,in expressing gratitude to Postecoglou. The players appreciated Postecoglou’s winning mentality and the success he brought to the club,⁣ despite ‍the disappointing Premier League finish.

“That was ultimately⁣ a choice ‍from the club. We, as players, have little to say⁣ about that. Of course, ⁢he is the first coach in a long time who has won a trophy and had success at Spurs. so if you look at it that way, it⁤ is of course a strange choice.”

Micky van de Ven, Tottenham Defender

What’s next

Tottenham now begins⁤ its search for a new manager. The club will ⁢aim to improve its Premier League performance next season and build upon the foundation laid by Postecoglou’s Europa League victory.The appointment of a new coach will be crucial for the team’s future success.