Postecoglou's second-season success - what and how has he won?

Image caption, Ange Postecoglou with trophies he won during his spells in charge of Brisbane Roar (left), Celtic (centre) and Yokohama F-MarinosPublished

"I always win things in my second year. Nothing has changed. I don't say things unless I believe them."

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, having just seen his side lose 1-0 at home to rivals Arsenal back in September, was in defiant mood and that quote has followed and been repeated to him all season.

His side came close to proving him right earlier this year.

Spurs held a 1-0 lead after the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool, only to then capitulate 4-0 in the reverse fixture at Anfield.

But Tottenham fell at the…