This book explores Tottenham's place in that unfolding drama, the club's own Götterdämmerung.

The defining images of the decade were violent ones, both on and off the terraces. Social and economic malaise both informed and fed off a blooming culture of football hooliganism. Nicholson's exit, the loss of legendary players and the club's eventual relegation all took place during a defining decade for British sport, painted against a backdrop of dramatic change for society at large. In fact, losing a player as talismanic as Kane might give Postecoglou greater scope to build his squad in his image.From the 'team of the century' to relegation, from Feyenoord to Field Mill, from trophies under the iconic Bill Nicholson to relegation under former Zambia coach Keith Burkinshaw - all in a little over three years. He has always been happy to move on deadwood or other players who don’t want to be there, for whatever reason. As good as he is, that won’t bother Postecoglou. In tandem with the reports that Postecoglou’s move to Spurs was happening came reports that Harry Kane, their captain, could be sold to Real Madrid. In taking the job, Postecoglou will have made the calculation that he can make this work.

Levy will know exactly who he’s getting, and the incoming appointment of former City Football Group administrator Scott Munn as chief football officer ensures another friendly face inside the club, along with whichever assistant coaches he brings with him. His agent, London-based Aussie Frank Trimboli, knows Levy well and has been pushing Postecoglou’s case for months behind the scenes. Levy is why this position is viewed as a poisoned chalice, although none of this will be lost on Postecoglou, a student of the game and a voracious consumer of football around the world.

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