Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou has fans hopeful after debut season but relationship shows signs of strain [Video]

But they levelled out to a respectable fifth-place finish – more than many predicted when Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich on the eve of their opening game.

A rocky second half of the campaign and early exits in both domestic cups frustrated fans but there were more than enough glimpses of promise to suggest the Australian is building an exciting project.

Here, Dan Kilpatrick assesses their 2023-24 season…

Micky van de Ven. All hail the flying Dutchman, who has been outstanding in his maiden season in the Premier League. His pace, physicality and quality on the ball make him tailor-made for Postecoglou’s system.

Yves Bissouma. The Malian started the season magnificently, looking like Spurs’ answer to Declan Rice, but tailed off amid a series of (often self-inflicted) disruptions to his campaign, including three suspensions and the Africa Cup of …