Having been browbeaten by the negativity of previous coaches having a manager who didn't dismiss the idea the team could be title challengers was refreshing.

The hollowed-out Spurs backline looks it. Micky van de Ven is an irreplaceable talent and Cristian Romero, World Cup-winning centre-back, would be a big miss from any team. But let’s not forget that Dr Tottenham’s losses to Crystal Palace and Ipswich were achieved with near-full strength line-ups.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has said that it remains a possibility that there are no further signings at the club this month. Spurs completed the transfer of 21-year-old goalkeeper Antonin Kinksy from Slavia Prague on January 5 but have not made any more additions to the squad since then.

Some of Tottenham’s players are reportedly complaining about the demanding training methods of manager Ange Postecoglou amid the team’s poor run of form.It’s been a nightmare first half of the

Ange Postecoglou must do without another four Tottenham players for their Europa League clash against Hoffenheim on Thursday evening

A decision has been made on the future of Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham - as bold claims are made over the ex-Celtic boss. The Australian’s high-octane attacking football that Celtic fans came to love over two years and five trophies at Parkhead is being picked to shreds in the Premier League.