Key Points
- Tottenham Hotspur are in a full-blown crisis this season, winless in 10 Premier League games since December 28, 2025, sitting four points clear of the relegation zone with a real threat of dropping down for the first time in 49 years.
- Igor Tudor was appointed interim manager after Thomas Frank’s sacking, tasked with keeping Spurs in the Premier League, but has lost all three games in charge (to Arsenal, Fulham, and Crystal Palace) by an aggregate score of 9-3, making the team worse.
- Sources indicate Tottenham are assessing options to sack Tudor, with former Spurs striker Robbie Keane emerging as a leading candidate; his name was discussed before Tudor’s appointment.
- Daily Mail journalist Ian Ladyman has criticised Tudor for making the team worse, showing no signs of progress, blaming everyone but himself, and firing bullets without consequence; a loss to Crystal Palace could force a decision.
- Potential replacements include Ryan Mason (former interim with good record), Edin Terzic (ex-Dortmund coach linked before), and others like Harry Redknapp; fans demand sack and prefer alternatives.
- Tudor remains defiant, claiming “100%” certainty of avoiding relegation, citing squad quality despite injuries to James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, and others; he blasted team for “lacking everything” after Fulham loss.
- Coaching shake-up saw John Heitinga and Justin Cochrane leave after Frank’s dismissal.
- Club faces Atletico Madrid in Champions League last 16 and Liverpool next in league; initial plan was short-term fix until summer, but hierarchy open to mid-season change.
Tottenham Hotspur (North London News) March 6, 2026 – Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial crisis has intensified as interim boss Igor Tudor faces mounting pressure for the sack following three straight defeats, leaving the club on the brink of relegation and prompting sources to identify potential replacements.
The North London side, currently 16th in the Premier League, have not won in 10 league games stretching back to December 28, 2025, sitting just four points above the drop zone. Tudor’s appointment came after the dismissal of Thomas Frank, who was sacked amid poor form despite a decent start and progression to the Champions League last 16. However, losses to Arsenal, Fulham (2-1), and Crystal Palace (3-1 at home) have seen Spurs concede nine goals without reply, equalling a dismal record last set by Martin Jol in 2004.
Is Igor Tudor About to Be Sacked by Tottenham?
Speculation over Tudor’s future has ramped up dramatically. As exclusively reported by TEAMtalk sources, Tottenham are actively assessing options to replace the 47-year-old Croatian, who was briefed simply to “keep Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League” but has overseen an aggregate 9-3 defeat across three matches.
Daily Mail columnist Ian Ladyman, in his analysis, described Spurs’ season as “directionless, hopeless and lost,” claiming they have “undoubtedly got worse in two games under Tudor” and shown “absolutely no sign of moving forwards.” Ladyman questioned: “Can they let this go on?” and warned that a failure against Crystal Palace could prove “another damaging mistake,” suggesting Tudor’s appointment might join a “long list of damaging mistakes” at N17.
Tudor has batted away sack pressure, focusing on the task at hand. After the Fulham loss, where Spurs trailed early to Harry Wilson’s goal despite foul claims on Radu Dragusin, he blasted his side for “lacking everything.” Earlier, post-Arsenal, he cited unfit players inherited from Frank, and after Fulham, ranted against players, referee, and opponents. Ladyman noted Tudor “doesn’t look as though he is remotely in control” and is “rather wildly blaming everybody but himself,” having “thrown the whole of English football under the bus without the security of a couple of decent results.”
Football Insider sources added that Tottenham “could be forced” into a sack decision amid the ongoing twist. One pundit called it a “farce,” stating: “I’d get rid of him [if he loses to Palace]. He’s an interim manager, and he’s lost the first three games. It’s a farce, but Tottenham is a farce.” Fans echo this, fearing Tudor is “one game from sack” and naming superior options.
Despite the chaos, Tudor expressed confidence upon arrival, saying of relegation: “100%” they will avoid it, praising the squad’s “enormous quality” despite an emergency situation and long injury list including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski (no minutes this season), Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall, Destiny Udogie, Richarlison, Pedro Porro, Souza, and suspended Cristian Romero.
Who Is the Leading Candidate to Replace Tudor?
Robbie Keane has emerged as the frontrunner. TEAMtalk sources confirm the former Spurs striker’s name was discussed internally before Tudor’s interim role, post-Frank’s sacking. Keane, who gave a “spiky response” and walked out of a TV interview when asked about returning to N17, has built his coaching CV at Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hungarian giants Ferencvaros, impressing European observers.
Sources say Keane would “love” the opportunity. Interest spans to Celtic, but Spurs hold appeal. TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher noted Keane as a potential for the Scottish club too. This comes as Tottenham’s hierarchy, initially planning a short-term fix until summer amid possible board changes, now eyes a mid-season switch if results worsen.
What Other Managers Could Tottenham Turn To?
Mirror Football outlined five viable candidates if Tudor goes. First, Ryan Mason, ex-Spurs midfielder turned interim in 2019 post-Jose Mourinho, winning four of seven games.
Edin Terzic, 43, ex-Borussia Dortmund coach, was linked last month; he won the German Cup, reached Champions League final, and is out of work since summer. Harry Redknapp’s name surfaces in headlines, likely for his past success and punditry.
TEAMtalk hinted Keane is not the only one under discussion. Express suggested four options if sacked pre-Palace. Fans picked two superiors for survival.
Onefootball exclusively backed Keane as leading, aligning with sack assessments.
Why Did Tottenham Sack Thomas Frank for Tudor?
Frank’s exit followed a poor run despite Europa League win under prior boss Ange Postecoglou. Last league win: end-January at Crystal Palace; boot after Newcastle loss. His “spiky demeanour,” Arsenal teacup incident fuelled fan ire.
Post-sacking, coaching shake-up: John Heitinga (42, 2.5-year deal) and Justin Cochrane (from Brentford with Frank) departed; Heitinga replaced Matt Wells, who left for Colorado Rapids. Tudor arrived as firefighter, but results intensified pressure.
How Bad Is Tottenham’s Relegation Threat?
Five points above 18th-placed West Ham pre-weekend (now closer). Winless 10 games; first back-to-back losses for a new boss since 2004. Thursday’s Palace loss (out-of-sorts opponents) tumbled them within one point of drop.
Injuries cripple: neither Maddison nor Kulusevski played; long list hampers pre-season style, forcing emergency tactics. Tudor called it “totally different” with “10 plus three players.”
Yet, Champions League progress to last 16 vs Atletico Madrid offers hope amid league woes.
What Lies Ahead for Tottenham?
Crucial: Atletico first leg Tuesday, Liverpool March 15. Off-pitch: potential Vicario sale for Ligue 1 21-year-old; Chelsea enquiry rebuffed; Serie A 153-goal striker race; French keeper battle with Newcastle.
Fans scold four “donkey” players (two January signings) as “awful,” unfit for shirt. Overhaul needed if survival secured.
As North London News, this saga grips Spurs faithful, with Tudor’s fate hinging on survival.
