Tottenham fans aren’t the only ones puzzled by the sudden departure of Ange Postecoglou.
The players seem just as caught off guard.
Defender Micky van de Ven recently shared his thoughts, and it’s clear he found the decision to be pretty baffling—especially after Postecoglou led Spurs to their first piece of silverware in nearly two decades.
Postecoglou Brings a Trophy, But Premier League Woes Take Center Stage
Despite the historic Europa League final win, Tottenham’s overall season was far from impressive.
They limped to a 17th-place finish in the Premier League, and that disastrous league form seemed to overshadow their European success.
For chairman Daniel Levy, the domestic collapse was enough reason to make a change, even if it meant letting go of the only manager in years to actually win something with the club.
Van de Ven Shares His Thoughts on the Firing
Speaking with Voetbal Zone, Van de Ven didn’t hold back on his feelings about the decision.
“It was the club’s call,” he said, making it clear that players had no real say in the matter.
He acknowledged how odd it seemed to part ways with a coach who had finally brought success back to North London.
According to him, Postecoglou was well-liked among the squad.
“A lot of players got along with him. He had a winning mindset.
That’s clear from what he achieved. So yes, from that perspective, it’s a strange move.”
Still, Van de Ven was honest about the team’s underwhelming performance in the league.
He admitted it was unacceptable, but also pointed out that there were probably multiple issues involved—not just the manager.
All Eyes Now on Thomas Frank
With Postecoglou gone, Spurs appear to have zeroed in on a new man to take charge: Brentford’s Thomas Frank.
Rumors are flying, and Van de Ven even acknowledged hearing that Frank is likely to be the next head coach.
Reports say Tottenham are preparing to trigger Frank’s release clause, which is believed to be around £10 million.
Talks are already underway, with Daniel Levy negotiating on Spurs’ behalf and Brentford’s director of football, Phil Giles, handling the other side.
Brentford Not Letting Frank Go Without a Fight
Brentford won’t let Frank leave easily.
After all, he’s been a key figure in the club’s transformation.
Since arriving in 2016 and becoming head coach in 2018, Frank helped guide the team into the Premier League and has kept them comfortably afloat there.
Understandably, the club wants proper compensation—not just for Frank, but also for the staff who would likely follow him to Spurs.
The talks will likely include financial details and staffing arrangements before anything is finalized.
What Comes Next for Tottenham?
With negotiations progressing and Spurs eager to move forward, all signs point to a new era under Thomas Frank.
But questions still remain.
Can he turn things around where Postecoglou couldn’t?
Will he be given enough time and support to build a competitive team?
For now, the players and fans alike are watching closely.
One manager brought them a long-awaited trophy but lost his job.
The next one will walk into a club hungry for more—and under pressure to deliver fast.