Despite the never-ending slew of injuries and promising campaigns in the cup competitions that could yet bear trophy fruit, such a dismal league run has seen serious pressure mount on manager Postecoglou, who accepted blame for Sunday’s dire first half on Merseyside after a formation switch that backfired badly.

A frustrated Ange Postecoglou was left unimpressed by the questioning of a BBC reporter after his Tottenham side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Everton. A difficult period for Postecoglou and his side continued with another poor performance at Goodison Park, with Spurs conceding thrice in the first half and cut open repeatedly by the hosts.

Ange Postecoglou's behaviour in his post-match interview with the BBC following Tottenham's damaging 3-2 defeat at Everton at Goodison Park has been criticised by fans