Assistant coach Saltor confesses Spurs struggled with pressure of relegation battle

Spurs appeared to be gaining momentum during their season, securing a tough draw against a struggling Liverpool side last Sunday and then clinching a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Supporters turned out to welcome the team bus on Sunday morning, and a planned demonstration against the clubs ownership was postponed to maintain unity, yet the predictable jeers echoed loudly following a dismal showing against relegation-threatened Forest.

Saltor handled the media obligations since manager Igor Tudor was attending to a private family loss, as he described it, and he highlighted reasons for hope in Spurs previous two matches along with their initial half effort.

However supporters may feel uneasy about his candid remarks regarding the squad, who must now battle simply to achieve another 17th place finish, lacking the previous years European success to offset their league struggles.

You can observe the players dedication, they are fully committed and giving everything, yet currently it falls short and we must reduce errors knowing a goal against us is inevitable, he stated to journalists.

The opening 44 minutes felt solid, very solid indeed, the second period though we could not manage the games intensity.

Spurs troubles intensify

Spurs dominated until Forests opening strike, making their second-half collapse even more alarming.

Their on-field weaknesses mirrored the strained bond with fans, who witnessed just two league home victories all term. Numerous supporters departed prior to the end, while the remainder expressed their frustration vocally.

Skipper Cristian Romero thanked the crowd despite labelling the occasion as agonising, noting that Spurs require their backing for seven crucial remaining fixtures post-internationals.

Saltor supported Romeros words, adding: At present everyone shares the objective to battle through to seasons close and preserve Premier League status for this deserving outfit.

Based on recent performances however Spurs long-standing top-division presence, unbroken for almost fifty years, hangs in the balance.