Neco Williams didn’t sugarcoat it; Nottingham Forest’s season has been anything but smooth. Beating Tottenham last Sunday gave them a much-needed lift, pushing them up to 16th in the table, three points clear of the drop zone with seven matches left. That win came right after they booked a spot in the Europa League quarter-finals by knocking out FC Midtjylland. Next up, after the international break, they head to Porto for the first leg of their last-eight tie on April 9.

It’s been nonstop for Vitor Pereira’s squad, juggling league matches and European nights. And it hasn’t helped that Pereira is the fourth head coach they’ve hired this season. The players have barely had time to adjust before the next new face arrives with new ideas and strategies.

Williams spoke to the BBC about the constant upheaval. “Every manager has his own way,” he said. “You just have to be ready for the next one and really take on board whatever they bring. Four managers, four styles – you can’t dwell on it. You have to go with it, get used to it, and move forward.”

Looking at the bigger picture, Williams admitted, “We’re not where we want to be. After last season, nobody expected us to end up here.” They’re trying to handle Premier League games, Europa League fixtures, and all those cup ties earlier this year. It’s a lot, but honestly, it’s the price they pay for last season’s success. Still, he wishes they were further up the table.

He pointed out how much their schedule has changed, too. Last season, they’d play a once-a-week game, recovery, training, build-up, then another game. Now? It’s Wednesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Sunday. No real time to recover, no time to dig into tactics or study opponents. Just play, recover, play again – no let-up at all.

Now, with the international break, Williams shifts focus to the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Wales play Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff semi-final on Thursday, and if they win, they’ll meet Italy or Northern Ireland for a spot in the finals.

Williams heads into those matches in strong form. He’s been one of Forest’s most consistent players this season. “Honestly, it’s probably one of my best seasons ever,” he said. “I only missed one Premier League game, and that was because I got sent off against Crystal Palace.”

Getting consistent performances hasn’t been easy for him in the past, but he feels he’s finally figured it out. “Especially this season and last, I’ve found that rhythm. I’m not having a great game one week and a bad one the next anymore. It’s steady, and that’s what you need in the Premier League.”

After that brutal 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest, there’s quite a bit of chatter coming from Tottenham Hotspur insiders about Igor Tudor’s future. The confidence around his leadership is wavering, especially given how Forest’s Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Taiwo Awoniyi all found the net.

Forest went ahead just before halftime thanks to Jesus, who got a free header from a corner delivered by Neco Williams. Then, in the second half, Gibbs-White, whom Spurs had tried and failed to sign last summer, added to the pressure. Callum Hudson-Odoi made a clever play down the wing before setting up Gibbs-White, who was unmarked inside the box, and with a relatively simple finish, put Forest further in front. Questions will definitely be raised about Spurs’ goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, after that.

Williams wasn’t done either, providing the assist for Awoniyi late in the game. His cross was volleyed home after the striker fended off Kevin Danso. That goal sealed a tough night for Spurs, pushing Forrest two points clear of them. Spurs now sit precariously in 17th place just above the relegation zone. The only slightly bright spot is that West Ham, another team struggling near the bottom, was also beaten 2-0 by Aston Villa.

Our transfer correspondent Graeme Bailey has been hearing different takes from Spurs insiders on Tudor’s situation. One source hinted that the players seem unresponsive to his coaching, making it difficult to see him continuing for much longer. If the club believes the squad has lost faith, they won’t hesitate to make a change. Yet another contact suggested there’s no immediate plan to replace him, though discussions are expected during the upcoming international break.

Spurs’ next challenge is Sunderland on April 12, which could be a critical moment for Tudor’s tenure.

Meanwhile, on social media, a group calling themselves ‘five elite reporters’ with a significant following claimed that Spurs legend Harry Redknapp has offered to step in as temporary manager until the season ends. Redknapp has a history with Spurs, having taken charge in 2008 when the club was struggling at the bottom of the table. He turned things around impressively, even earning Premier League Manager of the Year in 2009-10. His strong connection with the fans could help steady the ship, though it’s worth noting he’s now 79 and hasn’t managed since 2017.

Another potential option might be Robbie Keane, who is younger and already building a coaching profile while enjoying support from the Spurs faithful. Mauricio Pochettino, Roberto De Zerbi, Oliver Glasner, and Marco Silva are also mentioned as candidates.

However, Spurs face two significant hurdles in appointing a new top-tier coach. First, no ambitious manager wants to jump into such a tough situation mid-season. Second, if Spurs were to be relegated to the Championship, the whole dynamic changes, forcing the club to look at an entirely different pool of potential managers. The coming weeks will be crucial for everyone involved.