'He is a really good manager, I still really like him. I don't know how it all went down behind the scenes, winning the Europa League then getting sacked. I didn't expect Ange to be sacked' Micky van de Ven reveals feelings on Ange Postecoglou's dismissal

"He is a really good manager I still really like him. I don't know how it all went down behind the scenes, winning the Europa League then getting sacked. I didn't expect Ange to be sacked. There were a lot of rumours, and everyone was on Ange, like the media there was not a day I was scrolling on my phone and saw nothing about our gaffer. There was always something about him added the 24-year-old."

"Van de Ven made a game-winning clearance off the line in the Bilbao final win over Manchester United but was left stunned by the decision to move on from Postecoglou weeks later. He was the manager that brought silverware to Tottenham then afterwards when he got sacked, I sent a text to my dad and my friends, and said, I never expected this'. I texted Ange as well and said, All the best in the future."

Micky van de Ven never expected Ange Postecoglou to be sacked after leading Tottenham to the Europa League title. Postecoglou ended Tottenham's 17-year wait for silverware yet was dismissed following a low Premier League finish. Van de Ven praised Postecoglou as a very good manager and described a close relationship, noting frequent media scrutiny and rumours. Van de Ven made a key clearance in the Bilbao final and expressed shock at the dismissal, texting family and Postecoglou to wish him well. Van de Ven thanked Postecoglou for two years together and for bringing him to the club.

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