Nobody said this was going to be easy. The next couple of months are certainly going to test Nottingham Forest in all sorts of ways.
They have been a tough watch at times in the past few weeks. On the road, particularly, there has been little for travelling Reds fans to cheer. Their latest trip to the capital was no different.
A poor first half from the visitors gifted Tottenham Hotspur a comfortable lead. By the time Forest improved after the break - albeit with the home side having eased off the gas - the damage was already done.