England playmaker James Maddison, who joined Spurs from Leicester City in the same summer that Postecoglou arrived, paid his own tribute.
“Your instant belief in me to not only sign me but make me the club’s vice-captain and part of the leadership group from the get-go is something I’ll always be thankful for,” said Maddison.
“You led us to victory and we’re European champions, and in this club’s history books, because of you and your winning mentality.
“Lastly and most importantly, is how you are as a man and a person. Your unwavering self-belief and strong mindset is infectious and a massive reason in why you were the man to end this club’s 17-year drought for a trophy.
“A family man with great morals and I have honestly learnt so much from you. More than you will probably ever know.”
Goalkeeper Vicario said, external: “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.
“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.”
Defender Micky van de Ven said, external: “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.
“All the best.”
Forward Dominic Solanke said, external: “Thank you for bringing me to this wonderful club, thank you for bringing us a wonderful trophy.
“Won’t ever forget the convo we had before I signed and we achieved a dream! All the best in your next adventure.”
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust, external said the vast majority of fans will will “love Ange forever” although league results were a “long way short” of expectation.
The fans group called for Postecoglou’s replacement to be “fully supported” by the club’s board in order to build on the “cup success that Ange has lain”.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank is among the leading candidates to replace Postecoglou, while Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Fulham’s Marco Silva, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner and former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino are also linked with the vacancy.
