Terrace Talk: Tottenham - It’s all about trophies now, that’s the only measure

Shuffle served up The Killers’ Smile Like You Mean It on the way to the game. The line ‘Dreams ain’t what they used to be’ seemed apt. Spurs have gone for change, a break with all that has been created over five years that brought so much joy to so many. But no trophies. And it seems that is the only measure that matters. So we’d better get on with it.

On the concourse of the London Stadium, there’s a great deal of shrugging and strained pragmatism. It’s no secret Jose Mourinho’s approach has not been popular with many Spurs fans. But there are plenty who point to his record of winning trophies at every club he’s managed. The only measure that matters.