Tottenham achieved the unthinkable last season as they finally ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy. The Lilywhites defied all odds to win the Europa League, defeating fellow Premier League rivals Manchester United in the final in Bilbao. It was a monumental achievement for everyone associated with the club, especially their manager, Ange Postecoglou.

The Australian tactician had stated at the start of last season that he always wins silverware in his second season at a club. True to his word, Big Ange delivered and ended the North London club’s long-standing trophy drought. He became only the third manager to win European silverware at N17, etching his name into the club’s history books. It goes without saying that Ange Postecoglou was regarded as a hero after guiding the Lilywhites to glory last year.

However, the Europa League success came at a cost, as the North Londoners finished 17th in the Premier League that same season. This prompted the club’s hierarchy to make a change at the helm, as they wanted Spurs to compete on all fronts following their historic achievement. As a result, Daniel Levy made the decision to part ways...