ANGE POSTECOGLOU may be navigating a season filled with highs and lows, yet for Gus Poyet, the scenario at Spurs remains the same.

Tottenham kicked off last week with an impressive 5-0 triumph over Southampton, followed by a thrilling 4-3 victory against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. Unfortunately, they faced a shocking 6-3 loss at home to Liverpool on Sunday.

Gus Poyet played for three seasons at Spurs before going on to be a manager

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Gus Poyet played for three seasons at Spurs before going on to be a managerCredit: Sportsfile

This inconsistency breeds uncertainty for fans about Postecoglou’s team performances.

Nevertheless, Poyet insists that the situation hasn’t changed much since he played for the club two decades ago.

He argues that no real transformation can occur until there is a significant shift at the club’s foundation.

Poyet, who was Juande Ramos’s assistant during Spurs’ last trophy win in 2008, told SunSport via Odds comparison: “It was like this when I played for them, I assure you, it was.

“We had the capability to defeat top teams, only to follow up with disappointing results. I remember leading 3-0 against Manchester United at home, and then we ended up losing 5-3.”

“How can one be exceptional in the first half and abysmal in the second?”

“This season, the same happened against Brighton. They were 2-0 up at halftime but lost 3-2.”

“Nothing changes until there’s a transformation from within, right from the core.

“At Spurs, that core has remained unchanged through the years. It’s virtually the same.”

Some supporters believe that for such a change to happen, chairman Daniel Levy and the club’s owners, ENIC, must step aside.

Ange Postecoglou's side have won seven and lost eight in the league - but scored more goals than any other team

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Ange Postecoglou’s side have won seven and lost eight in the league – but scored more goals than any other team

A protest occurred prior to the Liverpool match, with balloons released in the 24th minute to commemorate 24 years of ENIC ownership.

Nonetheless, Poyet did not directly pinpoint Levy or the club’s management as the core problems needing change; instead, he calls for a shift in mentality akin to the one adopted by their rival, Liverpool, where operations run more smoothly.

The former midfielder, who scored 23 goals in 98 appearances for Spurs from 2001 to 2004, added: “At Spurs, every year, fans hold out hope that this might be the season where everything changes.

“For some inexplicable reason, there exists a unique inconsistency; something always goes wrong.

“Whether it’s a poor result, a dismal second half, or a glaringly flawed performance.

“The fluctuations between success and failure are too drastic. For a team to develop over the years and achieve stability, it must remain composed during both positive and negative phases.

“We can mention Liverpool’s sustained success, but competing with a team like Man City, which is also exceptional, doesn’t ensure victory.

“However, consistency is essential without letting a disappointing result or season discourage you.

“At Spurs, the situation is somewhat erratic.

“That consistency must emerge from within, from the club’s core. This will be vital for Spurs if they aim to attain stability.”

A significant contributor to the recent frustration surrounding Spurs is their long 17-year wait for a trophy.

Postecoglou is determined to alter that narrative this season as the team moves to the Carabao Cup semi-finals to face Liverpool.

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Poyet, who lifted the FA Cup as a Chelsea player, remarked: “If I were the Tottenham coach, my primary aim would be to secure a trophy.

“While winning the Premier League may be overly ambitious, targeting a cup is attainable. Yes. Winning a trophy instills a winning mentality in players. Once you are recognized as a winner, it cultivates a habit.”