Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham Hotspur head coach by mutual consent after just 44 days and seven matches in charge, the club confirmed on Sunday. The Croatian’s brief stint produced only one victory, leaving Spurs dangerously close to the Premier League relegation zone with seven games left to play.
Tudor was appointed on February 11 following the dismissal of Thomas Frank, marking a significant gamble by the Tottenham hierarchy. He had never managed in the Premier League before. The decision, reportedly influenced by former sporting director Fabio Paratici, has now drawn scrutiny toward chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange for their roles in the process.
During his tenure, Tudor lost five of his seven games, including his first four matches. His only win came in European competition, a 3-2 home victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 second leg. However, Spurs were eliminated on aggregate, losing 7-5 across both legs. In domestic competition, Tudor failed to secure a Premier League victory, managing just one draw and suffering five defeats.
Tudor’s final match was a heavy 3-0 home loss to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest on March 22. That defeat left Tottenham 17th in the table, just one point and one place above West Ham in the relegation zone after 31 league fixtures. The threat of relegation from England’s top flight now looms large for a club that has already changed head coaches twice this season.
The club’s official statement also confirmed that goalkeeping coach Tomislav Rogic and physical coach Riccardo Ragnacci have departed alongside Tudor. Tottenham publicly acknowledged Tudor’s recent bereavement, as his father Mario passed away immediately following the Nottingham Forest defeat, and offered support to him and his family during what has been described as a difficult period.
Tudor’s short reign will be remembered for poor results and a failure to spark any improvement in form. Despite his reputation for turning squads around mid-season elsewhere, he was unable to halt Tottenham’s slide or restore confidence to an injury-hit group. Reports indicate that squad morale was already low when he arrived, further complicating efforts to engineer a revival.
With Spurs now facing their final seven league matches without a head coach, attention turns to who will attempt to steer them clear of relegation. Several names have been linked with the vacancy. Sean Dyche, recently dismissed by Nottingham Forest, and Roberto De Zerbi, who left Marseille in February, are both joint favourites according to bookmakers. Fulham manager Marco Silva and former Monaco boss Adi Hutter are also reportedly among the candidates.
Former Spurs midfielder Ryan Mason is another name under consideration, while Mauricio Pochettino is understood to be unavailable due to his commitment with the United States men’s national team ahead of the next world cup. Ex-Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has not dismissed speculation regarding a possible return but is currently viewed as an outside option at 20/1.
Dyche commented publicly on links to the job, saying it is always tricky being mentioned for managerial positions but described Tottenham as “a brilliant club,” while declining to give any definitive answer regarding his interest or availability.
With Venkatesham and Lange under increased pressure after what many see as a misjudged interim appointment, Spurs’ next move will be decisive for their immediate Premier League future. For those interested in following managerial developments or exploring analysis around football’s biggest tournaments, there are resources such as various betting sites offering perspectives on live bets and more.
As it stands, Tottenham have no permanent head coach leading into a critical stretch run. The club sits just one point above the relegation line after their sixth league defeat under two different managers this season and must now appoint a third boss tasked with avoiding an unprecedented drop from England’s top division.
