‘Changed the trajectory of the club' – Heung-min Son among Spurs players to pay tribute to Postecoglou
'Changed the trajectory of the club' – Heung-min Son among Spurs players to pay tribute to Postecoglou
Tottenham captain Heung-min Son is among the players to have paid a heartfelt tribute to Ange Postecoglou.
Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham after two years in charge of the club.
He guided Spurs to the Europa League title last season but was let go after a poor Premier League campaign which saw his side finish 17th.
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And posting on Instagram, Son said: 'Gaffer. You've changed the trajectory of this club.
'You believed in yourself, and us, since day one and never wavered for a second. Even when others did.
'You knew what we were capable of all along. You did it your way. And your way brought this club the best night it's had in decades. We will have those memories for life.
'You trusted me with the captaincy. One of the highest honours of my career. It's been an incredible privilege to learn from your leadership up close. I am a better player and a better person because of you.
'Ange Postecoglou, you are a Tottenham Hotspur legend forever. Thank you, mate.'
Meanwhile, striker Dominic Solanke said: 'Thank you for bringing me to this wonderful club, thank you for bringing us a wonderful trophy.
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'Won't ever forget the convo we had before I signed and we achieved a dream! All the best in your next adventure.'
Defender Micky van de Ven said: 'Gaffer, Thank you for everything!
'Believed in me from the first day I arrived at the club. Many ups and downs in the last two years but you kept believing in us and kept pushing us.
'Big part of the success from the club this year, and forever grateful that u made me part of it.'
And Italian goalkeeper Vicario said: 'Boss, I just want to say a massive thank you for everything you have done for me and for all of us.
'From that very first call, right from the beginning, you always showed so much belief in me.
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'Giving me the opportunity to be part of the leadership group… those moments, and many others, will stay with me forever.
'You are not only a top manager, you are an incredible person to work for, a real leader, a mentor, and someone I'll always look up to.
'What we achieved TOGETHER will stay in the history books.
'Wishing you nothing but success as I know you will go on to achieve more and more.
'Thank you, Boss. Forever grateful, Vic.'
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