Tottenham Hotspur have endured an inconsistent season, and their managerial situation has now become a point of contention with the campaign drawing to a close.
Ange Postecoglou speculation runs rife at Tottenham Hotspur
Who would be a manager? Ange Postecoglou has recently become the latest Premier League boss to come under scrutiny due to his side's inconsistent campaign, which has left their potential destiny hinging on the outcome of Spurs' Europa League exploits.
Incredibly, Tottenham could secure Champions League qualification if they can navigate their way to trophy glory in Bilbao. However, the Lilywhites must overcome Eintracht Frankfurt, followed by one of Bodo/Glimt or Lazio, before potential final opponents emerge from the other side of the draw.
Domestically, their form contradicts the likelihood of that sequence of events unfolding. In the Premier League, Spurs have taken 34 points from 87 available and crashed out of both cup competitions, leaving Postecoglou's future in North London hanging in the balance amid rumours that Daniel Levy is starting to do his due diligence on a potential succession plan.
Fulham's Marco Silva and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola have emerged as frontrunners for the role. Noise is part and parcel of every manager's duties, but it has created an unwanted sideshow for the Australian as he looks to deliver the first piece of silverware since 2008 in N17.
Injuries have also hampered his mission to take Tottenham forward, and on that basis, there is an argument for giving the former Celtic manager more time to implement his masterplan.
Nevertheless, Levy and ENIC may have seen enough as a high-profile manager has entered the frame to step into the Spurs hot seat.
Mauricio Pochettino could make exciting Tottenham return
According to reports in Spain, the Tottenham board is seriously considering a reunion with Mauricio Pochettino, with Postecoglou's future in North London becoming increasingly uncertain.
The outlet states the prospect of the Argentinian returning appeals to all parties, and he could be the new face of the Spurs project due to his strong rapport with supporters and at board level.
Recently, Pochettino revealed he would be keen to come back to North London one day, stating: "Look, when I left the club I always remember one interview I said I would like one day to come back to Tottenham and that is of course.
"I am in the USA, I am not going to no, I'm not going to talk about that, but what I said then still after six years or five years, I still feel in my heart that, yes, I would like one day to come back."
Pointing out his current engagement as head coach of the United States national team, it remains to be seen whether he would be open to swapping Stateside life for another crack at Premier League football following his latest club spell in charge at Chelsea. Earning recognition for his sterling work, Pochettino was previously labelled one of the 'top managers in England" by Pep Guardiola.
While the prospect of leading the Stars and Stripes out as one of the host nations in next year's World Cup is enticing, could the thought of a sensational rescue mission at the side where he shot to global prominence as a manager carry a little bit more weight? Only time will tell.