The making of Micky van de Ven: The Dutch reserve who became a Spurs fan favourite Four years ago Van de Ven was on the verge of leaving a Dutch second division team without playing a game. Now he's starring for the Premier League title challengers

As everyone’s talking about him, here’s a piece I wrote in 2023 on Micky van de Ven, informed by his former FC Volendam coach Ruben Jongkind.

“His athletic ability and speed, I’ve never seen that for a centre-back or defender.” #THFC

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After 4.5 years (nearly 7 including freelance spells) last Friday marked my final day at The i Paper 👋

I’m now exploring new opportunities, in football journalism and beyond, and my DMs are open 💬

Please feel free to get in touch!

Tottenham Tifo 🖼️

European nights under the lights in N17.

The Score: Lethal Haaland, Newcastle's debutant stars and hapless Hammers All the big talking points on every Premier League club this weekend

Filled @danielstorey85.bsky.social’s boots for this weekend’s The Score.

Analysis on all 20 Premier League clubs after this weekend’s results 👇

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Frank has already solved two of Postecoglou's biggest Tottenham mistakes Spurs have now kept three clean sheets in their opening four league games

Tottenham have scored two set-piece goals in the PL this season (they had 10 in total in 24-25) and kept more PL clean sheets under Frank in 2025 than Ange (3-2).

Piece on two key areas of improvement after yesterday's derby win #THFC

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'He's lucky it's not Upton Park!': What Kudus can expect on West Ham return Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora speak to The i Paper about Kudus's acrimonious move to Tottenham and a shared memory of Daniel Levy

Enjoyed speaking to Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora ahead of West Ham vs Spurs.

Mohammed Kudus’s return, Upton Park’s ‘Chicken Run’, Stalteri’s goal and a Daniel Levy deadline day story 👇 #WHUFC #THFC

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Jack Grealish already has four PL assists this season, twice as many as he managed in his final two City seasons combined. The shackles are off.

Ludicrous decision. VAR is meant to correct 'clear and obvious' errors, not re-referee matches. An 18-year-old academy kid denied a great goal and moment in a derby for unavoidable contact.

Xavi Simons to Spurs confirmed. Big coup given his potential and finally a new No 10 for Thomas Frank. Probably Spurs’ most exciting signing since Bale in 2020 🤔 #THFC

That’s mentioned in the piece

'It's a huge betrayal': Norwich break with 24 years of history and sell to Ipswich Nunez is set to become a cult hero at one club - and a hate figure at another

Marcelino Nunez is set to become the first senior player to move between Norwich and Ipswich since 2001.

Piece on a transfer that has rocked East Anglia with insight from fans of both clubs #NCFC #ITFC

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Fully expected Kudus to be an asset for Spurs in the final third. Didn’t appreciate how tireless he is off the ball. Absolutely relentless today #THFC

The Uefa anthem is drowned out by boos from Crystal Palace fans at Selhurst Park and then followed by "F**k Uefa!" and "F**k Marinakis!" #CPFC

Goal of the season contender on the opening day from Richarlison. Kudus with the cross, Richarlison with the acrobatic volley. Kudus to Richarlison proving to be some combo.... #THFC

Big applause for Mathys Tel from the Spurs fans as he jogs along the touchline to warm-up after being subjected to racist abuse on Wednesday.

There were hundreds if not thousands of fans protesting against Levy/Enic at the end of last season.

Unsurprisingly the appetite for it is far lower now after a European trophy, the Frank era beginning and two weeks of the transfer window still to go. Strange timing.

A protest over a ‘summer of failure’ and a lack of signings started at 1.30. Not much of a turnout so far… #THFC

25-26 🫡

Love Semenyo. So direct, two good feet, shoots on sight. Excellent player.

Disappointing end for Spurs but plenty of positives. Subs the turning point: Enrique (good), Frank (not so good). Spurs were a lesser side without Palhinha and Kudus which at least suggests they can make them better #PSGTOT

Both Tottenham goals scored from deep free-kicks sent directly into the box.
New coaching staff inc. Andreas Georgson, ex-Brentford & Arsenal (among others) set-piece coach, making an instant impact #PSGTOT

Spurs are good value for that HT lead. Really disciplined out of possession, a threat on the counter and not let PSG settle. Kudus lively, VdV clinical. #PSGTOT

Son Heung-min will leave Spurs with a bigger legacy than Harry Kane It looks to be farewell to Tottenham's best player of the 21st century - for while Kane, Gareth Bale and Luka Modric were more talented, Son's legacy outstrips them all

Build the statue, Tottenham.

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Five clues from Thomas Frank about how his Spurs will be different The Dane's first press conference as Tottenham head coach took place on Friday - this is what we learned

Five clues from Thomas Frank about how his Spurs will be different #THFC

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At Hotspur Way for Thomas Frank’s first press conference as Tottenham manager

Tottenham have finally found their Gareth Bale replacement Spurs have agreed a deal with West Ham for Ghana international Mohammed Kudus, who is set to become Thomas Frank's second signing of the summer transfer window

Spurs haven't had a top Premier League dribbler since Gareth Bale.

Mohammed Kudus has attempted 59 more dribbles than any other PL player since the start of 23-24.

An exciting signing that adds something different to Thomas Frank's squad #THFC

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Getting Kudus and Gibbs-White would represent a real statement from Spurs. Lots of quality, depth and variety in attack for Frank to work with.

Two more signings - a No 6 to start and a left back to challenge Udogie - would make it the perfect window #THFC

Tottenham have finally found their Gareth Bale replacement Spurs have agreed a deal with West Ham for Ghana international Mohammed Kudus, who is set to become Thomas Frank's second signing of the summer transfer window

Spurs haven't had a top Premier League dribbler since Gareth Bale.

Mohammed Kudus has attempted 59 more dribbles than any other PL player since the start of 23-24.

An exciting signing that adds something different to Thomas Frank's squad #THFC

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Tottenham sign the defender who kept Ronaldo quiet Tottenham will hope that the young centre-back described as a 'fantastic talent' can follow Lucas Bergvall's example next season

🆕 Piece on Tottenham’s prospective signing Kota Takai (w/ insight from @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social )

💨 Quick and aggressive CB
🍦 Japan’s ‘cream of the crop’
🤝 ‘Fantastic business’ for Kawasaki and J League
🇯🇵 A boost for Spurs’ ‘big’ Japanese fanbase

#THFC

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