Xavi Simons makes Tottenham fanbase admission following brutal Brighton draw

Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons' goal wasn't enough to secure his side three points, thanks to Georginio Rutter's late equalizer for Brighton and Hove Albion -Credit:Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images Xavi Simons has lauded Tottenham Hotspur's fanbase whilst pledging to keep battling as his side fights to stave off relegation to the Sky Bet Championship. Spurs' hopes of survival took another hit on Saturday when Georginio Rutter struck in stoppage time to earn Brighton and Hove Albion a point in London. Simons had appeared to set his side up for a desperately needed victory when he netted a stunning goal 13 minutes from time to put Spurs 2-1 ahead.

However, Rutter drew the visitors level in the fifth minute of added time, leaving Roberto De Zerbi's side stuck in the bottom three. Taking to social media in the aftermath, Simons defiantly declared: "We will NOT stop fighting... Crowd was amazing today.

" New Jersey officials confirm eye-watering World Cup train prices after Governor's FIFA criticism Jonathan Klinsmann suffers neck fracture as USMNT goalkeeper's agent and club provide updates Simons and Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi both praised one another after the game -Credit:Marc Atkins/Getty Images Following the game, the Dutch international conceded, as per football. london : "The goal in the last minute hurts. I think the fans were fantastic and we have to keep working through this.

"You could see the atmosphere that was in the stadium from the first minute and we as players feel that as well. What I can say is we are really working hard to go through this situation. "The new manager is coming in, so we have to adapt on things, but we are going in the right direction and we are going to work hard for the last five games.