In an open letter to supporters released on Monday, non-executive chairman Peter Charrington wrote that “this season fell well short of what Tottenham Hotspur demands”.“We must be in the fight with the best teams in this league, every season, and we are rebuilding this Club with that standard in mind,” Charrington added.Those words do not capture the true madness of the past 10 months. Before the opening game, then-head coach Thomas Frank declared he wanted Spurs to be competitive in multiple competitions. By the final day, their only focus was avoiding the ignominy of being relegated.Daniel Levy was removed from his position as executive chairman after nearly 25 years in charge. Frank was spotted drinking from a coffee cup that had Arsenal’s badge on it. The Dane was sacked the following month and replaced by Igor Tudor, who lasted only 44 days before Roberto De Zerbi took over. Spurs only won three games at home and suffered 17 defeats in total.At times it felt like the drama was never-ending. Here, The Athletic breaks down a chaotic campaign.Tottenham’s grade for 2025-26 is… In March and April, Spurs were destined to be awarded a U, but last-minute revision sessions with De Zerbi ensured they just about avoided that embarrassment. Spurs’ first game of the season was in the UEFA Super Cup against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain. They were leading 2-0 under Frank before a late collapse. That performance offered encouragement and nobody expected they would end up fighting for survival. Net loss: Pedro Porro shows frustration as Spurs fall behind at home to Crystal Palace (Julian Finney/Getty Images)There have been some sickening defeats, arguments between the players and the fans and three different head coaches. A miserable season is over and hopefully lessons will be learned for the future. But for this campaign, we can grade them no higher than an E. Goal of the seasonXavi Simons scored only two league goals this campaign, but they were both sublime pieces of skill. His curling effort from outside the box against Brighton & Hove Albion sent the crowd wild, but Georginio Rutter’s late equaliser ruined it. Then there is the Netherlands international’s effort in a 2-0 victory over Brentford, which seems to have slipped from collective consciousness. But let us jog your memory: he went on a mazy run that started in his own half before, under pressure from the chasing defenders, he found a composed finish past Caoimhin Kelleher.Neither come close, however, to the majesty of Micky van de Ven’s goal against Copenhagen in the Champions League. The centre-back won the ball on the edge of the box, stormed up the pitch past five Copenhagen players and swept a left-footed finish past the goalkeeper with the finesse of an elite striker. Mohamed Elyounoussi tries desperately to match Van de Ven’s speed but ends up in a crumpled heap on the floor.