It is difficult to imagine that the events in Theatreland were any more exciting than the dramatic production he and Chelsea co-staged on a completely crazy night in north London.

This bizarre, contentious 4-1 loss confirmed the worst suspicions of the fatalistic Tottenham supporters, who thought their incredible season-opening performance was too good to be true.

Nobody can claim that Postecoglou or the Spurs are working half-heartedly. After this, no.

This was the first time that Spurs had really gone badly wrong this season, and it went horribly wrong in one of the most incredible Premier League games in recent memory.

Spurs supporters, buoyed by Postecoglou’s optimism and positivity, rolled up the High Road knowing that victory would put