Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Ipswich Town: Terry Hunt on the Blues

After all the frustrations, and injustice, we finally got over the line. It was incredibly nervy in the second half in the face of the inevitable Spurs onslaught, but there was no late heartbreak this time.

Cue richly deserved celebrations among the players and the travelling fans. It was a sense of relief as much as anything - and hopefully we can use this as a springboard.

Our first win of the season, yes - but actually our first victory in the Premier League since Middlesbrough in April 2002. A whole generation ago.

It means we can enjoy the break knowing we’re outside the relegation zone - and we’ve avoided being labelled the only team in all four divisions without a win all season.

What it means: Town fans celebrate at Spurs (Image: Ross Halls) For the players, it will provide a much-needed confidence boost. They will believe they belong at this level now. We were in danger of looking like an irrelevance.

It really was the most unlikely of wins. Remember, only last weekend Spurs had scored four times in the second half against Aston Villa.

If I’m honest, I was preparing myself for a miserable fortnight, still with no win, inside the bottom three, and with the prospect of Man U coming to Portman Road with a new manager bounce.

But I’m absolutely delighted to be proved wrong. We put together a tremendous first half performance, went two up, and then clung on when Spurs threw the kitchen sink at us in the second half.

We had heroes all over the pitch, starting with much maligned keeper Aro Muric, who made a string of impressive saves. The back four was led brilliantly by Dara O’Shea and Cameron Burgess, who put their bodies on the line time and again.

The view from the Spurs' net after Liam Delap made it 2-0 (Image: PA Sport) In midfield, I’m always impressed by Jens Cajuste. For me, the Swede is a better option alongside Sam Morsy than Kalvin Phillips.

In a game when we’re playing on the break, Omari Hutchinson is worth his weight in gold. He’s quick, strong and tricky and is so good at carrying the ball upfield. Look at the part he played in Liam Delap’s goal.

Then there are the two goal scorers, Delap and Sammie Szmodics. If we’re honest, neither of them was seen as a huge, exciting signing when they arrived. But what an impact they’ve made.

Delap now has six Premier League goals, and is terrorising top-flight defences every single game. If he keeps working hard, I really believe he is an England centre-forward of the future. We might be watching Harry Kane’s successor.

Liam Delap, left, has been brilliant this season (Image: PA Sport) Being brutally honest, I couldn’t see Sammie Szmodics being good enough for the top flight. But, thankfully it looks like I was wrong. He works his socks off, and certainly knows where the goal is. He looks like the kind of character who is utterly determined to be as good as he possibly can be.

The person I was most delighted for after the Tottenham game was Kieran McKenna. He has watched his team compete well in most matches, but then drop points through errors, or poor refereeing decisions.

For that elusive win to finally come at Spurs must have been extra special for him. It was the club where he dreamed of being a player, suffered the heartbreak of a career-ending injury, and it was Tottenham who gave him the chance to begin coaching. He clearly still has a lot of affection for the place. Well done, Kieran.

A great day for Kieran McKenna at Spurs (Image: Ross Halls) Did you notice something else about Sunday’s game? There were two VAR referrals, and both of them went our way. Miracles do happen! Maybe Lady Luck has decided to smile on us at last.

A well deserved rest for everyone now, before we welcome Man U and their new manager. Another of McKenna’s former clubs, of course. That will be quite some occasion. Can we upset the odds again? I wouldn’t bet against it.