SPURS assistant manager Gus Poyet was left emotionally upset by yesterday's 4-1 thrashing against Newcastle.

The hosts had raced in front thanks to Darren Bent's header at White Hart Lane.

But the Magpies responded well to ease their relegation worries thanks to goals from Nicky Butt, Geremi, Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins.

And Poyet, who described events as a terrible day' was left far from happy with the north Londoners performance.

"It was a really bad day. This is the one you're not expecting to have. I've been trying to analyse things, but sometimes it's difficult because of emotions," Poyet told Sky Sports.

"We didn't start very well in terms of playing, but we got the goal. We relaxed after the goal. We didn't go for it. It was a problem.

"The second half was quite bad. But overall we had a terrible day today. It's difficult to single out one thing because there were too many things.

"It's not only what's happened with the goals, but what happened before that. There were too many mistakes.

"It's disappointing as well to see the supporters leaving early. It's quite a sad day here. We have to look for a reaction.

"The season has not finished. We're playing for many, many things. It's going to be a long week for everyone at the club.

"You have to be careful what you say. I'm trying to be calm and not make a mistake, when I'm calm in a few days I can chat about this game."