Spurs captain Son, along with club officials and fans, called the former manager of Tottenham a legend whose impact will always be remembered in the team’s history.
They also expressed their ongoing support for Ange Postecoglou, who was let go on Friday.
Tottenham’s captain, Son Heung-min, stated that sacked manager Ange Postecoglou is a “legend” who has significantly influenced the direction of the club.
Postecoglou, 59, was dismissed just over two weeks after leading the team to victory in the Europa League final, ending a 17-year wait for a trophy.
The Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League after losing 22 out of 38 matches.
“Gaffer. You’ve changed the direction of this club,” Son wrote on Instagram.
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“You believed in yourself and us from day one and never wavered even when others doubted.
“You always knew what we could achieve. You did it your way. And your approach gave this club its best night in decades. We will cherish those memories forever.
“You entrusted me with the captaincy—a huge honor in my career. It has been an amazing privilege to learn from your leadership up close. I am a better player and person because of you.
“Ange Postecoglou, you will always be a Tottenham Hotspur legend. Thank you, mate.”
The South Korean winger wasn’t the only one honoring Australian Postecoglou.
Goalkeeper Vicario expressed his gratitude, saying, “Boss, I want to give a huge thank you for everything you’ve done for me and for all of us.
“From that very first call, you always had so much faith in me.
“Being part of the leadership group and those moments will stay with me forever.
“You are not just an excellent manager; you are an amazing person to work with, a true leader, a mentor, and someone I will always admire.
“What we accomplished TOGETHER will be remembered in history.
“I wish you nothing but success because I know you will keep achieving great things.
“Thank you, Boss. I’ll be forever grateful, Vic.”
Defender Micky van de Ven added, “Gaffer, thank you for everything!
“You believed in me from day one at the club. There have been many ups and downs over the last two years, but you kept your faith in us and continued to push us forward.
“A big part of this year’s success belongs to you, and I’m really thankful that you included me in it.
“Wishing you all the best.”
Forward Dominic Solanke said, “Thank you for bringing me to this amazing club and for helping us win a fantastic trophy.
“I’ll never forget our conversation before I signed when we made a dream come true! All the best on your next journey.”
Meanwhile, the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust noted that most fans will “love Ange forever,” even though league results fell “far short” of expectations.
The fan group has asked the club’s board to “fully support” whoever takes over for Postecoglou so they can continue to build on the “cup success that Ange has achieved.”
Thomas Frank, the manager of Brentford, is one of the top choices to replace Postecoglou.
Other names being mentioned for the job include Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth, Marco Silva from Fulham, Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace, and former Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino.
