Tottenham midfielder who impressed in one game for Postecoglou delivers emotional farewell

Max Robson has said farewell to Tottenham Hotspur after 15 years at the club with an emotional goodbye and his team-mates have responded in kind.

The 22-year-old versatile midfielder, who can also play as a full-back, has been one of the often unseen stalwarts as an older player within the development squad and he did take one chance to impress under Ange Postecoglou for the first team last summer when brought off the bench in the pre-season victory at Hearts.

Robson replaced Jamie Donley at left-back in the seconds half and produced a bright cameo in the 5-1 victory in Scotland. However, aside from plenty of training sessions with the club’s stars, first team match opportunities were few and far between for the young midfielder and he never ended up making a competitive senior appearance for Spurs.

Robson made almost 100 appearances though across the U21s and U18s and many more during his years coming through the academy’s younger age groups. He posted photos from across that decade and a half on Instagram along with his farewell message.

“After 15 incredible years at this football club, the time has come for me to say goodbye and move on to the next chapter in my career,” he said on Saturday.

“This club has been my home, my family, and a place that has shaped me in ways I will always be grateful for. I want to thank the staff, my teammates, and everyone behind the scenes who has supported me every step of the way. Your dedication and belief in me has meant everything to me.

“Although I’m moving on, I’ll carry Spurs with me always. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the love. Forever grateful. Thank you.”

That post drew plenty of heartfelt responses from team-mates such as Mikey Moore, Will Lankshear, Damola Ajayi, Alfie Dorrington, Ashley Phillips, Josh Keeley, Alfie Devine, Dante Cassanova, Luca Gunter and Tyrese Hall.