‘Who?’ - Van de Ven’s Brutal Response to Ex-Arsenal Tony Adams

Tony Adams captained Arsenal to four top-flight titles and is regarded as one of the greatest defenders in English football history.

His most famous moment donning red and white came when he rounded off Arsenal's 4-0 victory over Everton in May 1998 to clinch the Premier League title.

The goal is so iconic that, as part of the club's 125th anniversary celebrations in 2011, a statue of Adams celebrating it was unveiled outside the Emirates Stadium, alongside those of Thierry Henry and Herbert Chapman.

Tottenham Hotspur have made 20 trips to the Emirates since their current defender Micky van de Ven was born, winning just one league match, a 3-2 comeback victory in November 2010.

Tottenham have also experienced more home defeats than Arsenal at their respective new stadiums, despite the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opening nearly 13 years later, in April 2019.

The north London rivalry is one that Van de Ven will be well aware of, especially as he has failed to beat the Gunners in his five attempts and conceded 14 goals in the process, but his knowledge of Arsenal's history appears to be more limited. 

The Dutch defender took part in the Daily Mail's The GOAT Vote, in which he rated a selection of past and present defenders on their ability and standing in the game. 

After awarding John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Virgil van Dijk 'Legend' status, he initially placed Arsenal's William Saliba in the same category before changing his mind, explaining, 'Nah, he's not a legend, because he is still playing!'

He then put the French defender, the only player to be named in the PFA Team of the Year in each of the last four consecutive seasons, in the 'Great' category, alongside his centre-back partner Gabriel Magalhães.

However, when asked to rank Adams, Van de Ven replied, 'Who?'

After the presenter repeated the name and explained his legendary status on the other side of north London, the Dutchman admitted, 'I don't know him, so great?'

Van de Ven took part in the interview at the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Ultimate Grudge Match. He sustained an injury in the Netherlands' final match of the international break last Sunday, and will hope to return to action as quickly as possible, with Tottenham sitting bottom of the Premier League after collecting just two points in five games.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are preparing to continue their defence of the Premier League title after a shock defeat to Brighton last month. The Gunners welcome Leeds United, a side who have never collected a league point at The Emirates, in their first home fixture since their victory over Chelsea more than a month ago.