Spirited Late Fightback Not Enough as Spurs Slump to 18th League Defeat of Disappointing Season
Tottenham Hotspur’s brief moment of joy after their midweek Europa League triumph quickly evaporated as they suffered yet another frustrating Premier League defeat, this time falling 2-1 to Nottingham Forest at home. Manager Ange Postecoglou, who had been all smiles after guiding his team to the Europa League semi-finals just days earlier, cut a frustrated figure once more as his side’s defensive frailties resurfaced in a damaging loss.
Spurs found themselves two goals down within just 16 minutes, leaving their fans stunned. Despite dominating possession and creating chances, they couldn’t recover fully, with Richarlison’s late strike offering only a glimmer of hope. The result leaves Tottenham languishing in 16th place with just 37 points—their worst tally in decades if their current form continues. Only the league’s bottom three sides have lost more games this season.
Postecoglou, who famously vowed to deliver silverware in his second season at the club, now faces mounting pressure after an eighth home league defeat. “It’s another game we’ve lost when we shouldn’t have,” the Australian admitted. “We’re making things far too difficult for ourselves. The football we played was outstanding, but conceding poor goals has cost us yet again.”
Fans voiced their frustration at halftime, though the team’s late rally softened the mood slightly. Postecoglou acknowledged the supporters’ anger, saying, “The fans are disappointed, just as we are. We have to take responsibility—we’ve fallen short of the standards we set.”
With a daunting trip to league leaders Liverpool next, Tottenham’s season hangs in the balance. While European success remains a possibility, their Premier League struggles threaten to overshadow any late-season resurgence. For Postecoglou and his players, the challenge now is to salvage pride—and points—before it’s too late.
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