There is ‘no future’ for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham if they fail to beat AZ Alkmaar, believes ex-Arsenal star Perry Groves. On Thursday it’s do or die in Tottenham’s bid

After Spurs lost Sunday's reverse fixture 1-0 at Bournemouth in December, Postecoglou angrily clashed with fans in the away end and Spence - an unused substitute on the day - was the peacemaker, running over to raise a conciliatory hand to supporters and walking the head coach away.

Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou said his side did not have the right mindset for their Europa League round-of 16-defeat at AZ Alkmaar.

Latest Tottenham news with Ange Postecoglou at risk of being sacked after his side were beaten comfortably by AZ Alkmaar

Bergvall was excellent after replacing Yves Bissouma at half-time, finally adding fight and an element of control to Spurs’ frantic, wide-open midfield. He nearly halved the deficit with a long-range strike that came back of the post moments before Sarr’s goal.

Ange Postecoglou's job at Tottenham Hotspur is once again under threat after a poor performance in the Europa League

Les Ferdinand disagrees with Ange Postecoglou bringing up the quality of the AZ pitch after Tottenham's Europa League last-16 first-leg loss.

Djed Spence feels Spurs can turn around a one-goal deficit to AZ Alkmaar and reach the Europa League last eight.

This one wasn't the injuries, so you can check one item off Ange Postecoglou's possible reasons for Tottenham Hotspur poor start in a draw with Bournemouth in North London on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles this season continued with a disappointing 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 clash, adding more pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou.