Spurs fans have come to expect that, in pivotal games, the team will sit back, invite pressure and collapse. When Jose Mourinho replaced the beloved Mauricio Pochettino in November 2019, the fanbase was split down the middle. Out of the FA Cup, out of the title race and now out of the Europa League. He preferred to give priority to 'major' tournaments like the Premier League and Champions League. There's no getting around it - Spurs have gone backwards, and there is no sign that anyone will push the accelerator under this management.

Source: The Nation March 20, 2021 21:56 UTC