Tottenham Hotspur endured a campaign that is quite hard to judge.
On one hand, manager Ange Postecoglou ended the 17-year wait for a trophy, beating Manchester United to claim the Europa League title.
However, Tottenham also lost a staggering 22 out of 38 Premier League games and finished just above the relegation zone, which is nowhere near good enough for a club of this stature.
The jury is out on Postecoglou, and it appears the Australian tactician will find out his fate next week, with the club set to decide on his future.
According to The Telegraph‘s sources, Postecoglou’s job is under extreme risk, but the club will hold off on a decision until next week.
And while some fans might point to the Europa League triumph as evidence of a turnaround, the reality is that domestic form is the actual benchmark of a season.
A one-off cup run should not mask deep-rooted structural problems exposed over 38 games. It is entirely fair that Spurs are considering cutting ties with Postecoglou.
A team like Tottenham cannot flirt with relegation and chalk it up as a transition year. Questions must be asked and answered.
However, if Spurs are considering pulling the plug, they must do so with a clear, superior alternative in mind.
So far, the names being floated – Marco Silva, Thomas Frank, and Andoni Iraola – are hardly the upgrade fans would be hoping for.
All three are competent managers, but they are not hires that move the needle.
Silva and Frank are steady hands, not transformational figures. Iraola showed flashes at Bournemouth, but can he handle another step up?
After already having four different managers in the last four years, Spurs must recognise the value of continuity.
Constant change has only brought instability. At some point, a club has to stop rebuilding and start building.
Postecoglou, for all his flaws this season, still speaks like a man who believes in his project. He has not thrown players under the bus. He has not run from responsibility.
Most importantly, he seems convinced that he can turn things around, and he deserves a chance to prove it.
A full pre-season, a few brilliant signings, and a fresh start in the Premier League could still bring the football Postecoglou promised when he arrived.
The Europa League may not define a season, but it should at least buy the man who won it a little more time.