England midfielder James Maddison has hailed Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou as "a great man" and the leader the players still support "100 per cent" as they approach the Europa League tie that may well decide the Australian's future at the club.
Maddison's support for and defence of the beleaguered Tottenham manager on the eve of the semi-final first leg at home to Norwegian champs Bodo/Glimt was striking in its passionate tone.
Postecoglou needs all the help he can get, presiding over a team lying 16th in the Premier League and reported heavily to be on his way out even if Spurs lose their European last-four tie against the Scandinavians, the tournament's romantic underdogs.
