""He was a really good manager. I still really like him," Van de Ven told The Overlap podcast. "I don't know how everything went backstage. I didn't expect it. It was strange how everything went after - he's the manager that won silverware for Tottenham. "Afterwards, when he got sacked, I sent a message to my dad and my friends and said, 'I never expected this'.""
""Postecoglou joined Tottenham from Celtic ahead of the 2023-24 season, replacing Antonio Conte, and enjoyed early success with his attacking style of play, taking 26 points from his opening 10 league matches. However, that unbeaten run came to an abrupt end with four defeats in five matches and Tottenham's season tailed off, ultimately missing out on Champions League qualification by two points. The following season, they won just 11 of their 38 league matches.""
""The Australian's two-year tenure came to an end just 16 days after he led Tottenham to victory in the Europa League final the club's first major trophy for 17 years. However, the club's European success was not mirrored in the Premier League, with Tottenham finishing in 17th place in Postecoglou's final season in charge. He was replaced by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank in the summer""
Micky van de Ven said he never expected Ange Postecoglou to be sacked and expressed continued liking for him. Postecoglou led Tottenham to the Europa League title but was dismissed 16 days after that victory following uneven Premier League results. Tottenham missed Champions League qualification and finished poorly in the league under Postecoglou. Thomas Frank replaced Postecoglou and Spurs are mid-table with mixed results, including a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Van de Ven praised the attacking style under Postecoglou but said the team lacked a 'plan B' and noted improved defensive security under Frank.
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