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.

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