Whoever took the Tottenham job this summer was going to have a tough task on their hands this season - and Nuno Espirito Santo will be under no illusions that he is going to be up against it.
Up against it with the fans - who had given him the most lukewarm of receptions after his appointment after he had become what appeared to be the 10th or 11th choice by chairman Daniel Levy.
Up against it with Harry Kane - who has already made it clear he wants out of north London after a dismal campaign saw them slump to seventh place and miss out on a trophy once again.