Ange Postecoglou
TottenhamNuno Espirito Santo
Nottingham Forest
Meeting Highlights…LO CELSO’S PLAY TIME
It is not just him. There have been a few in that boat where they just haven't had a real good run in terms of there has been injury disruptions and other times when he has been fit, other players have played in his position, but I still think Gio's been good for us this year. Through that middle patch when we had a lot of injuries, he really stood up for us and then got his own injury of course. He made a real impact against Luton at the weekend and it really helped us get over the line. Look, he's a fantastic player, but with all these things you've got to keep the perspective that we're at a big club, we're going to have a big squad and if it is not Gio, it will be someone else that will play that role next year.
…PROGRESS
I didn't have any thoughts of where we'd be. I knew after the disappointment of last year we had to show signs of progress. I think we've had two positive windows, we've definitely changed the way the team plays. We're in a better position in the table if you look at that. All those things suggest we have made progress but that doesn't mean it's been a success because every year you want to win something.
…OPPONENT
They're fighting for every point, every goal. We know we have to hit a certain level of effort and competitiveness every week. For Forest everything for them is crucial at the moment so we're going to have to earn everything and it's up to us to do it.
…NUNO SANTO
I think every job, especially in the Premier League, is like that. Fair to say Nuno would say Forest is a pretty big challenge as well. It is just the nature of the beast in terms of the competition you're in and irrespective of which club you go to. There is a far more shorter term outlook on everything these days and that includes football. As a manager or whatever job you get, you know you don't have the luxury of too much leeway to not get things right. For all of us it is just the world we live in now. That is the scrutiny you're under.
Ange Postecoglou
Manager on Tottenham…LO CELSO’S PLAY TIME
It is not just him. There have been a few in that boat where they just haven't had a real good run in terms of there has been injury disruptions and other times when he has been fit, other players have played in his position, but I still think Gio's been good for us this year. Through that middle patch when we had a lot of injuries, he really stood up for us and then got his own injury of course. He made a real impact against Luton at the weekend and it really helped us get over the line. Look, he's a fantastic player, but with all these things you've got to keep the perspective that we're at a big club, we're going to have a big squad and if it is not Gio, it will be someone else that will play that role next year.
…PROGRESS
I didn't have any thoughts of where we'd be. I knew after the disappointment of last year we had to show signs of progress. I think we've had two positive windows, we've definitely changed the way the team plays. We're in a better position in the table if you look at that. All those things suggest we have made progress but that doesn't mean it's been a success because every year you want to win something.
…OPPONENT
They're fighting for every point, every goal. We know we have to hit a certain level of effort and competitiveness every week. For Forest everything for them is crucial at the moment so we're going to have to earn everything and it's up to us to do it.
…NUNO SANTO
I think every job, especially in the Premier League, is like that. Fair to say Nuno would say Forest is a pretty big challenge as well. It is just the nature of the beast in terms of the competition you're in and irrespective of which club you go to. There is a far more shorter term outlook on everything these days and that includes football. As a manager or whatever job you get, you know you don't have the luxury of too much leeway to not get things right. For all of us it is just the world we live in now. That is the scrutiny you're under.
Nuno Espirito Santo
Manager on Nottingham Forest…INJURY REPORT
There are no new injury concerns following the 3-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday and the squad will be the same. Boly is still out and still on treatment, while the club still do not have the exact time frame for Awoniyi's return.
…TEAM’S REACTION
It was a good reaction. They were good games, especially the last one against Fulham. I think we did things really well, but we still have a long way to go. It is part of the past now. My focus is on Forest and I am really, really determined to try to achieve a good performance.
…ABOUT MATCH
It will be very hard, not only because of us but because we are going to face a very good team. Spurs are a team full of great, talented players, have a very good manager and they are in a good moment. This is our major challenge. This is what we are looking to try to repeat.
…FANS’ SUPPORT
Fans' support will be very important in the final stretch of the season. The demonstration was in the last game against Fulham. The noise the City Ground made and the help they gave to the players was so important for us. We know that we are going to get this support away from home, so hopefully we can deliver again.