Ange Postecoglou promised on Friday that Tottenham will shake their 'Spursy' tag if they trust his tried-and-tested process despite letting 1-0 leads slip in their last five Premier League games.
Thursday's 2-1 loss to West Ham set a new record for consecutive collapses, prompting jibes from rivals who say they are still showing their soft side. Tottenham hope to end their winless run when Newcastle - another club in the midst of an injury crisis - visit on Sunday.
'That's schoolyard stuff,' Postecoglou said of the 'Spursy' accusations. 'All I need to know is that this club hasn't won anything for 15 years (since the 2008 League Cup).