Just what have Spurs done to upset the football gods? The defeat at Sunderland yesterday in Roberto De Zerbi's debut match as manager nut-shelled Tottenham's season. A penalty awarded and taken away, a horrendously deflected goal, and a sickening collision between skipper Cuti Romero and jinxed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky that leaves Tottenham anxiously awaiting feedback from the medics.

So now, with just six games to go, the pessimists among us are already studying next season's train times for the dreaded midweek sojourn to Stoke.......

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The new coach bounce has yet to arrive as Roberto de Zerbi learned more about the task he has in trying to ensure Spurs' Premier League status. Spurs once again failed to win (their last league win was 15 games ago) and lost their sixteenth league game of the season. In mid-April we have yet to manage a league win in 2026. We lost to a horribly deflected goal, which left number two keeper Antonin Kinsky with no chance.

Once again, we also lost our captain, this time through injury after Sunderland's Brian Brobbey needlessly shoved Romero in the back, who then collided with Kinsky. Both our players needed treatment. Kinsky was okay to continue after having his head bandaged. Romero hobbled off in tears. Brobbey had been booked in the first half but got no punishment for his foul.

Referee Rob Jones was not our friend today. He did give us a penalty in the first half, but that was rescinded after a call to the monitor by VAR. Muani had been the victim on that occasion and was denied free kicks on at least two other occasions.

Spurs remain in the bottom three, two points adrift with six games to play. The last time we were in this position at this time of the season was in 1977. That was the last time we were relegated. Spurs are out of luck and running out of time.....

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The pre-match expectations were positive. Spurs had gained a hard-earned point against Liverpool at Anfield last weekend. This was followed during the week by the first win under Igor Tudor against Atletico Madrid. Spurs hadn't won any of their last twelve Premier League games but then again Nottingham Forest hadn't won any of their last seven league matches either.

There was hope. The atmosphere among the Spurs supporters before the game was vibrant and the bus bringing the team to the stadium received a loud welcome.

Unfortunately it proved to be a false dawn. This was a vital game which could have provided a very positive step in the fight to avoid relegation. Spurs were comprehensively beaten and instead Forest have the momentum to avoid relegation......

Full report by Declan Mulcahy here...

Igor Tudor gained his first win with Spurs at the sixth attempt and Spurs entertained and excited the home crowd with a performance containing plenty of energy, desire, and goals! The three-goal deficit from the disastrous first leg was too much to overcome, but such was the effort being put in by our team that there were times when it seemed possible.

Spurs have gained plenty of pride to take into Sunday's crucial game against Nottingham Forest and the remaining Premier League programme.......

Full report here...

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Interim coach Igor Tudor got a battling performance with severely limited resources and Spurs gained a precious and deserved point with a goal scored by Richarlison in the 90th minute. My headline would have read "Battling performance gives Spurs hope," even if "Richie" had not scored that late goal. The fact is Spurs had more shots on target than did Liverpool who were booed off by some elements in their crowd. Spurs were well supported throughout and heartily cheered and applauded at the end of the game.

Both West Ham and Nottingham Forest had drawn their games before we played. This unexpected, but most welcome result keeps us one point above both teams. Next week's home game against Forest has mighty implications......

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Spurs began this game a mere one point ahead of both Nottingham Forest and West Ham. At their eleventh attempt in 2026, Spurs sought a precious first win of the year against the last Premier League team they beat - Crystal Palace. After surviving a VAR reprieve over a marginally offside "goal" by Ismaila Sarr, Dominic Solanke actually gave Spurs the lead in a "must win" game.

The red mist descended upon the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (still no sponsor after seven years) when captain Micky van de Ven hauled back Sarr, conceding not only a penalty, but seeing a red card for preventing the goal-scoring opportunity. Sarr did not fail from the spot and Palace scored three goals in seven minutes, including two in the allocated eight minutes of added time.

Hearts and minds had surrendered on and off the pitch, as many fans evacuated the stadium, which was already at less than its full capacity. The relegation abyss has truly opened........

Full report here...

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