As the level of criticism increases and the exit door at Tottenham looms ever closer, the more determined Ange Postecoglou seems to ignore the growing clamour and ride out the storm.
Spurs' Australian boss barely had time to recover from the panning he and his side had received for their tame League Cup semi-final capitulation at Liverpool when the interrogation about his faltering reign resumed at another uncomfortable press conference.
Former England players Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp, now high-profile pundits for Sky Sports, led the increasing pile of damning verdicts after the 4-0 Anfield thrashing.