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There’s been plenty of pressure on the Spurs manager. Some have questioned his position and tactics, raised the possibility of relegation – briefly – but the Australian remains the man in charge for now.
While it has been a campaign with its fair share of challenges – not all of his own making – Postecoglou does bear some of the responsibility for Spurs’ struggles this season, including a continued commitment to his playing philosophy.
Conceding first is disheartening for any side but when it happens to Spurs, their heads tend to drop. Postecoglou’s side have conceded first on 19 different occasions this season but have only gone on to rescue points in five of these fixtures (3W, 2D and 14L).
Facing adversity and remaining level-headed is often the measure of a strong team and it is something this side lacks in abundance.
The ‘c’ word has been banded about a fair bit this season. Inconsistent and poor performances for a team who has aspirations of Champions League football and domestic silverware means even the smallest of slips can leave you struggling to catch up.
‘Crisis’ is arguably relative to the club and situation, but Tottenham Hotspur’s season has certainly been one of disappointment at the very least.
Goal-scoring has never been a problem for this Spurs side. They have scored 55 across their 28 outings in the top-flight, which is more than all of the top four other than league leaders Liverpool, but it is their defence which has led to their downfall this season.
They have shipped 41 goals at the opposite end of …
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