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.

Dominic Solanke will miss six weeks’ worth of action in a huge blow to Tottenham. The striker twisted his knee in training last week which led to him being ruled out of Spurs’ 3-2

Postecoglou has repeatedly requested "help" for his depleted squad in the form of new signings this month, with the head coach set to be without no fewer than 10 players through injury for Thursday's Europa League tie against Hoffenheim, while four others are ineligible.