Last week, Tottenham Hotspur received a rare "positive" piece of news when from next season, the Championship will have an additional place in the promotion play-offs. This is a harsh league, but in the current situation, even Spurs may be able to finish in eighth place in the English Championship.
Of course, Tottenham has not yet fallen into that situation. Experts still assess West Ham United as a brighter candidate for the last relegation spot. However, if you monitor the performance of the two teams in recent times, that assessment may be one of the rare mistakes.
Even in the 2-5 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, Nuno Espirito Santo's team still showed more positive points than Tottenham - who have lost all 3 matches since coach Igor Tudor took over.
The decision to appoint Tudor from the beginning has caused much controversy, and currently many fans as well as experts believe that this interim dynasty should not be prolonged further.
After coach Thomas Frank was sacked, some former Spurs players even called on the team to invite Harry Redknapp back. That idea initially sounded unbelievable, especially when Redknapp just turned 79. However, in the current context, many people believe that he even still has the opportunity to help Spurs stay in the league no less than anyone.
The reality is that the squad that Tottenham owns - which has been heavily affected by injuries - does not show the ability to win in the remainder of the season.
Spurs are also predicted to face many difficulties against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. But the biggest challenge is still in the Premier League, where they still have 9 matches to save the season, starting with a difficult away game at Liverpool's stadium.
However, even in the worst-case scenario of relegation, Tottenham has not yet faced a financial disaster. The club still possesses a solid foundation in terms of facilities and commerce.
There are many familiar sayings about teams fighting for relegation, such as "too strong to be relegated" or "relegation may be the best thing". The case of Spurs is not entirely consistent with both of these views.
However, if viewed from a positive perspective, the Championship can bring a different experience to fans: more wins, more goals and a more emotional football atmosphere.
In fact, in the last two seasons, Tottenham fans have only witnessed their team win a mere 8 out of 33 home matches in the Premier League - a very disappointing number.
A successful season in the Championship can help Spurs rebuild the squad, eliminate unsuitable players and create opportunities for a new start. And at least, they will not have to argue about VAR every week.
Of course, relegation for a club of Tottenham level is certainly not something to expect. But if that happens, it is not the end.
Because according to the new format, just finishing in eighth place in the Championship next season, Spurs still have a chance to win a ticket back to the Premier League.
