Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven ready to make winning a habit at N17
Tottenham star Micky van de Ven played a crucial part in ensuring that the club lifted its first silverware in 17 years in May. The Dutchman’s crucial goal-line clearance against Manchester United in the Europa League final ensured that the Lilywhites ended their trophy drought in style. And it also helped Ange Postecoglou keep his promise of winning a trophy in his second year.
The amazing celebrations, the memorable trophy parade, and the historic achievement will live long in the memory of the Spurs players and fans. However, the squad should now aim to build on the Europa League success and look to win more silverware under Thomas Frank. The newly appointed Tottenham manager is also keen to compete hard on all four fronts this season.
Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven ready to make winning a habit at N17.
Micky van de Ven hoping that Tottenham can build on the Europa League success under Thomas Frank.
The Danish tactician has made it clear that he wants to make Spurs ‘serial winners’ during his time at N17. So, the players need to get behind the manager and help Thomas Frank achieve the task by giving their all this season. Most of the current players have already etched their name in the history books. Keeping that in mind, fans are hoping that they do not get complacent as the season goes on.
Micky van de Ven aiming to win trophies at Tottenham this season
Well, it is fair to say that the motivation and desire to win more silverware is there in abundance at N17. Tottenham are looking to lay down a marker and win consistently, now that they have finally managed to end the long-standing trophy drought. However, it is easier said than done, and the players need to be at their ‘A-game’ to go all the way in one of the competitions.
But Micky van de Ven has no intentions of slowing down, and the Dutchman is keen to ensure that the club builds on the Europa League success. Speaking to the club’s media team, Van de Ven said,
“For a player, when you have the taste of winning a trophy, it feels unbelievable. You just want to do it all over again. And that’s something we want to achieve.”
The Dutchman added,
“Especially after last season, all the negative things that came into the team, it was a good thing to win something. Now everybody has a taste of it, and everybody knows how it feels. I think everybody is also now triggered to do it all over again.”
Micky van de Ven wants do it ‘all over again’ with Tottenham after tasting success last season. The Dutchman pointed out that the squad was in a tough place last season after getting criticised for the poor domestic form, but they showed character and managed to win the Europa League. And the Spurs centre-back has indicated that the players are willing to give their all yet again and build on the historic European success.
All eyes will be on Thomas Frank and his men as they aim to make a mark at N17 this year. Fans will hope that the Lilywhites take each game as it comes and not panic if things start going downhill. With Thomas Frank at the helm, the North London club is in a better place to build on the foundations set by Ange Postecoglou last season.