Is Tottenham the problem with their managerial choices: First Mourinho, then Conte, now Postecoglou?

Tottenham Hotspur's 'foundations' were described as 'fairly fragile' by Ange Postecoglou following their 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City.

Despite the Greek-Australian coach's largely successful unification of Spurs during his first season, his comments after the loss threatened to ignite a fanbase dispute.

The Tottenham fanbase is divided, with some fans revealing they would rather lose the match to City in order to prevent rival team Arsenal from winning the league. While Postecoglou didn't overtly state this as the reason behind his frustration, he did hint that there was a 'different' atmosphere during Tuesday's match, contrasting the regular crowd support that frequently drove the team to late victories.

It's not the first time a Tottenham manager has criticized the club's internal policies. Antonio Conte left after a heated press conference where he criticized the club's recent history and players. Jose Mourinho often recalls how he was abruptly fired by Daniel Levy just days before a cup final, and how the coronavirus pandemic disrupted his genuine connection with the club.

Are there any correlations between these three expressions of frustration? Could Tottenham be the recurring issue here?

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A trophy drought that will stretch for at least 17 years has highlighted Tottenham's apparent failures during its tenure as a 'big six' club. They've consistently done well enough to compete with top clubs but have been unable to attain an outright victory over all.

It's noteworthy that even Portsmouth and Wigan Athletic have won more significant trophies than Spurs during its prolonged drought. Since their 2008 League Cup win, Tottenham have disappointingly lost in four finals and six semi-finals.

Now a part of Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino mentioned earlier this season that his goal while at Tottenham was to establish them as a permanent Champions League team to fund their new stadium. Although this ambition made sense at the time, a change in approach is now needed.

Becoming regular winners from mere contenders is challenging, especially for a Premier League club. However, they're well-positioned to claim future victories under Postecoglou - an accomplished and innovative coach that suits the team's profile.

Now that they've passed through Mourinho and Conte, it's time for Tottenham to back Postecoglou. If he indicates that there's a problem and that the foundations are weak, he should be trusted to devise a successful remedy.