For Spurs fans in the Transfer Tavern, it’s still a place where you’ve got to keep your head down or you risk plenty of abuse after what happened towards the end of the last campaign.

After losing pace with Leicester City last season, Tottenham fell even further behind and eventually lost second place to bitter rivals Arsenal too, with the season ending up as a bit of damp squib.

So, with everything that could have been, it’s important for Mauricio Pochettino’s side to bounce back as quickly as possible, starting with the season which is now underway.

Spurs have started decently and are still undefeated with one win and two draws from their opening three games. And with optimism slowly beginning to build around White Hart Lane, we want to take a look at some of the best things Spurs have done over the past few years.

What’s been done to make sure they can compete with the best going forward?

Here’s the THREE best things Spurs have done in the last five years…

Last season

Back in 2014, former Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino signed a deal with Spurs to become Spurs’ tenth manager in twelve years.

For decades, Spurs were the side that wore the nice kits, who had a big fanbase but never quite competed at the top. But last season, Pochettino transformed his side into a side that chased the Premier League title all season.

They faltered towards the end of the campaign but the fact of the matter is this, they finished above Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.

This should give them huge amounts of confidence for the season ahead, with plenty of games still left in the bag.

Pochettino’s appointment

Spurs managers have always come and disappeared before they’ve had the chance to build a legacy. Fans would often look on as other managers would stay with rivals and transform them into English giants.

But this time, it really feels like it’s Spurs’ turn to take the reigns in the Premier League and its down to one man- Mauricio Pochettino.

The Argentinian has moved the club on from one still mourning the sale of Gareth Bale to a side that are hard to beat and capable of winning silverware.

He’s created something of a fear factor at the club whilst remaining approachable and funny, and he pulls it off effortlessly whilst some managers have struggled to do it.

He’s axed the likes of Adebayor, he’s axed Lennon and he’s axed Townsend- all players that just weren’t good enough.

The driving force of English talent

An easy third choice, Spurs’ current crop of English talent really is one of the best things to have come out of the club in the past five years.

They’ve got a whole wealth of exciting players that are all going to be a massive part of the senior set-up for years to come.

Eric Dier, Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Danny Rose and Kyle Walker all featured in and started the majority of games at the Euros and whilst they didn’t have the success they would have helped, they’ve all got time to grow.

Being able to tout such talent, some of which has come from the academy really is something to shout about and Spurs should be proud of their English contingent.