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News.com.au
21 hours ago
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- News.com.au
‘Always by your side': Spurs star shares touching Ange text after sacking
Tottenham star Yves Bissouma has shared a touching message he received from Ange Postecoglou after his sacking as Spurs boss, shedding fresh light on how close the Australian was with his players. Postecoglou was axed by the north London club last Friday and the likes of captain Heung-Min Son, Richarlison, James Maddison, Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven and Lucas Bergvall all gave heartfelt messages of thanks. Watch every game of The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. But Bissouma also shared a heartwarming text exchange between himself and Postecoglou to his social media. 'Hi Biss. Sorry I missed your call,' the message read. 'I am very proud of you. It was an honour to share a dressing room with you and appreciate how much you believed in what we were trying to achieve. 'I wish you only the best for the future. I will always be following. Much love from my family to yours.' Bissouma replied: 'Thank you gaffer and thank you really much for everything you did for me on and off the pitch, I'll always be grateful.' The midfielder gave thanks for 'the way you believed me and trusted me' as he wished Postecoglou 'all the best for the future'. Postecoglou concluded: 'Always by your side Biss.' Bissouma joined Tottenham from Brighton for an initial £25 million in June 2022, under former manager Antonio Conte, playing 28 games in his debut season but making just 12 starts. Although the defensive midfielder made 28 total appearances in his debut campaign with the club, only 12 of those were starts. He started 26 league games in his first season under Ange, then made 44 appearances across all competitions last season. He started in the Europa League final, with Tottenham 1-0 winners over Manchester United in Bilbao. The win ended Tottenham's infamous 17-year trophy drought, while Postecoglou was proven right after declaring that he always won things in his second season. The Australian is poised to be replaced by Brentford boss Thomas Frank, who took Brentford to a tenth-place finish in 2024/25. Frank has a long-standing relationship with Spurs' technical director Johan Lange.


The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Ange Postecoglou shows true colours with touching private message to Tottenham star after being brutally sacked
ANGE POSTECOGLOU sent a heartwarming text message to Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma. The Aussie boss was sacked on Friday - just 16 days after leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years as they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final. 4 4 However, a woeful Premier League campaign which saw the club finish 17th and record 22 losses meant his position was ultimately untenable. Many of the Tottenham squad - including captain Son Heung-min and James Maddison - were quick to post emotional messages of gratitude to Postecoglou. And Bissouma has now revealed his own WhatsApp exchange with his former manager on Snapchat. The conversation begins with Postecoglou writing: "Hi Biss. Sorry I missed your call. I am very proud of you. "It was an honour to share a dressing room with you and appreciate how much you believed in what we were trying to achieve. "I wish you only the best for the future. I will always be following. Much love from my family to yours.' Bissouma replied just over an hour later with: "Thank you gaffer and thank you really much for everything on and off the pitch I'll always be grateful. "The way you believed me and trusted me was incredible. I'm gonna miss you but it's football life. "Got a lot to be said but I think you know what I'm thinking about you already so I'm just wishing you all the best for the future and may God protect you and your family. #bigboss love." The exchange ended with the 59-year-old responding: "Always by your side Biss 🙏." BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange Postecoglou 4 Bissouma was one of the best players on the pitch during Spurs' Europa League final win 16 days before Postecoglou was axed, and has the former Celtic boss saved as 'Big Ange' in his phone. The heartfelt farewell exchange indicates how popular Postecoglou was with his players who are reportedly furious with the decision to sack him. SunSport exclusively revealed that Brentford manager Thomas Frank has agreed to replace Postecoglou. Spurs will have to pay a hefty compensation fee for the Dane, and are also interested in taking Bryan Mbeumo with him. Frank is set to be Bissouma's third manager since he joined Antonio Conte's Spurs from Brighton in June 2022.


Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ange Postecoglou shows true colours with touching private message to Tottenham star after being brutally sacked
'MISS YOU' Ange Postecoglou shows true colours with touching private message to Tottenham star after being brutally sacked Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ANGE POSTECOGLOU sent a heartwarming text message to Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma. The Aussie boss was sacked on Friday - just 16 days after leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years as they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham on Friday 4 Spurs midfielder Yves Bissouma has revealed his private WhatsApp exchange with Postecoglou However, a woeful Premier League campaign which saw the club finish 17th and record 22 losses meant his position was ultimately untenable. Many of the Tottenham squad - including captain Son Heung-min and James Maddison - were quick to post emotional messages of gratitude to Postecoglou. And Bissouma has now revealed his own WhatsApp exchange with his former manager on Snapchat. The conversation begins with Postecoglou writing: "Hi Biss. Sorry I missed your call. I am very proud of you. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS RED ALERT Man Utd release 10 players including Eriksen and Evans as summer overhaul begins "It was an honour to share a dressing room with you and appreciate how much you believed in what we were trying to achieve. "I wish you only the best for the future. I will always be following. Much love from my family to yours.' Bissouma replied just over an hour later with: "Thank you gaffer and thank you really much for everything on and off the pitch I'll always be grateful. "The way you believed me and trusted me was incredible. I'm gonna miss you but it's football life. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "Got a lot to be said but I think you know what I'm thinking about you already so I'm just wishing you all the best for the future and may God protect you and your family. #bigboss love." The exchange ended with the 59-year-old responding: "Always by your side Biss 🙏." BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange Postecoglou 4 Bissouma and Postecoglou celebrating winning the Europa League Bissouma was one of the best players on the pitch during Spurs' Europa League final win 16 days before Postecoglou was axed, and has the former Celtic boss saved as 'Big Ange' in his phone. The heartfelt farewell exchange indicates how popular Postecoglou was with his players who are reportedly furious with the decision to sack him. SunSport exclusively revealed that Brentford manager Thomas Frank has agreed to replace Postecoglou. Spurs will have to pay a hefty compensation fee for the Dane, and are also interested in taking Bryan Mbeumo with him. Frank is set to be Bissouma's third manager since he joined Antonio Conte's Spurs from Brighton in June 2022.


The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ange Postecoglou shows true colours with touching private message to Tottenham star after being brutally sacked
ANGE POSTECOGLOU sent a heartwarming text message to Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma. The just 16 days after leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years as they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final. 4 Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham on Friday 4 Spurs midfielder Yves Bissouma has revealed his private WhatsApp exchange with Postecoglou However, a woeful Premier League campaign which saw the club finish 17th and record 22 losses Many of the Tottenham squad - including captain and James Maddison - were quick to post emotional messages of gratitude to Postecoglou. And Bissouma has now revealed his own WhatsApp exchange with his former manager on Snapchat. The conversation begins with Postecoglou writing: "Hi Biss. Sorry I missed your call. I am very proud of you. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS "It was an honour to share a dressing room with you and appreciate how much you believed in what we were trying to achieve. "I wish you only the best for the future . I will always be following. Much love from my family to yours.' Bissouma replied just over an hour later with: "Thank you gaffer and thank you really much for everything on and off the pitch I'll always be grateful. "The way you believed me and trusted me was incredible. I'm gonna miss you but it's football life. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "Got a lot to be said but I think you know what I'm thinking about you already so I'm just wishing you all the best for the future and may God protect you and your family. #bigboss love." The exchange ended with the 59-year-old responding: "Always by your side Biss 🙏." BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange Postecoglou 4 Bissouma and Postecoglou celebrating winning the Europa League Bissouma was one of the best players on the pitch during Spurs' Europa League final win 16 days before Postecoglou was axed, and has the former The heartfelt farewell exchange indicates how popular Postecoglou was with his players who are reportedly SunSport exclusively revealed that Spurs will have to pay a hefty compensation fee for the Dane, and are also interested in taking Bryan Mbeumo with him. Frank is set to be Bissouma's third manager since he joined Antonio Conte's Spurs from Brighton in June 2022. 4


Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Tottenham star Yves Bissouma reveals emotional private messages with Ange Postecoglou after his Spurs sacking
Yves Bissouma has posted on social media the private messages he shared with Ange Postecoglou after the Aussie manager was sacked by Tottenham last week. Postecoglou was relieved of his duties on Friday, just 16 days after leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years as they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final. Many of the Tottenham squad - including captain Son Heung-min and James Maddison - were quick to post emotional messages of gratitude to Postecoglou, and Bissouma has now revealed his own text exchange with his former manager on Snapchat. The conversation begins with Postecoglou writing: 'Hi Biss. Sorry I missed your call. I am very proud of you. It was an honour to share a dressing room with you and appreciate how much you believed in what we were trying to achieve. 'I wish you only the best for the future. I will always be following. Much love from my family to yours.' Bissouma replied: 'Thank you gaffer and thank you really much for everything on and off the pitch I'll always be grateful. The way you believed me and trusted me was incredible. 'I'm gonna miss you but it's football life. Got a lot to be said but I think you know what I'm thinking about you already so I'm just wishing you all the best for the future and may God protect you and your family. #bigboss love.' The exchange ended with Postecoglou responding: 'Always by your side Biss'. The heartfelt farewell message from Bissouma indicates how popular Postecoglou was with his players who are reportedly furious with the decision to sack him. Spurs finished down in 17th and suffered 22 league defeats in the 2024-25 season, but many felt Postecoglou deserved a chance to put their domestic form right after their Europa League triumph in Bilbao. However, chairman Daniel Levy opted to axe Postecoglou, and the search to find his successor is gathering pace. Mail Sport understands that the north London club are closing in on appointing Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new manager after positive talks. Spurs will have to pay a hefty compensation fee for the Dane, but appear ready to finalise a deal as they look to move on from Postecoglou quickly.