The 2011-12 campaign was a season of soaring hope and ultimate heartbreak for Tottenham Hotspur as Spurs finished a respectable 4th in the Premier League under manager Harry Redknapp. Leading the prolific attack was the on-loan forward Emmanuel Adebayor, whose 17 league goals proved vital, alongside the brilliant form of a young Gareth Bale. The campaign was built on a fierce, exciting push that saw them occupy third place for much of the season before a late collapse, leaving the season ultimately defined by the cruellest twist of fate: finishing 4th but missing the Champions League due to Chelsea's European triumph.