Ange Postecoglou is adamant he's unconcerned about the "running commentary" over his precarious future Tottenham future, declaring pugnaciously on the eve of another crucial examination: "It doesn't affect me - it never has and it never will."
The Spurs boss has also been given a very public vote of support from his star player Dejan Kulusevski, who promised on Wednesday he was fighting for Postecoglou because he believed the Australian has brought "special" football to the club.
Speaking on the eve of their Europa League clash with Swedish team Elfsborg, Postecoglou adopted a defiant face amid the growing discontent about Spurs slumping to 15th in the Premier League and suggested that, still in three competitions, the club could yet forge a spectacular season.