Spurs in Crisis: Will Igor Tudor Be Sacked?

Tudor's Spurs future in doubt as relegation looms

Tottenham Hotspur faces a tough road ahead as Igor Tudor's future hangs in the balance. With relegation a real threat, can Spurs turn things around?

Tottenham's situation is getting desperate, and interim manager Igor Tudor's future is hanging in the balance. The 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest has put them just one point above the relegation zone, and the pressure is mounting. Tudor, who took over after Thomas Frank's sacking in February, has overseen one win, one draw, and five losses in his seven games in charge.

The club is considering making a change during the international break, with Adi Hutter and Chris Hughton being touted as potential replacements. Other names like Roberto De Zerbi, Mauricio Pochettino, and Sean Dyche have also been mentioned, but convincing a top-level manager to take on the challenge at this stage of the season won't be easy.

Thousands of fans flooded north London streets, backing their team in style - like a trophy parade vibe. Inside the stadium, Spurs were on fire, dominating the first half. 

Tottenham Hotspur supporters pack the streets of North London in fine voice as the players arrive for a crucial clash with Nottingham Forest. 🔊📱 pic.twitter.com/QDiI52fzXf

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Igor Jesus put Forest ahead just before half-time, and Tottenham fell apart after the break, conceding twice more as fans left the stands. The defeat extended Spurs' winless streak to 13 Premier League games.

Tottenham's now 17th, one point above West Ham in the drop zone. The pressure's mounting, and fans aren't happy.

Tottenham's financial stature is impressive - they're the ninth-wealthiest club globally, according to Deloitte's latest rankings. However, their on-field performance is a different story, with Igor Tudor facing intense pressure after a dismal loss to Nottingham Forest. This result has heightened concerns about their Premier League survival, with the team sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

Tudor, who took over from Thomas Frank in February, has struggled to turn things around, losing five of his seven matches in charge. The club is now considering making a change, with Chris Hughton and Adi Hutter being touted as potential replacements. The decision will likely be influenced by the need to avoid relegation, which would have significant financial implications for the club.

Club bosses are at a crossroads during the break: stick with Tudor or make a change. Avoiding relegation's key - and it's getting ugly

Spurs' 30 points from 31 games is their joint-lowest tally at this stage, tied with 1914/15. Last season's Europa League joy under Ange Postecoglou feels like a distant memory.

❌ To Face Relegation:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wolves - 99.9%
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Burnley - 99.9%
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 West Ham - 59%

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham - 23%
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Nottingham Forest - 12%
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Leeds - 6%

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— Football Rankings (@FootRankings) March 22, 2026

This is a bleak time for Tottenham, going from glory to... potentially dropping out.

Tudor's off the hook for post-match media, dealing with a family bereavement. Assistant Bruno Saltor took the flak instead. Tudor's got a tough gig, trying to save Spurs' season, but results haven't gone his way.

“Right now, every small detail is going against us,” he said. “It's about turning that around and that's what gives me confidence.”

Bruno Saltor's keeping the faith, saying he's “100 per cent” confident Spurs can survive. He's pointing to the Liverpool draw and Atletico Madrid win as signs of hope.

Tudor's Position “Impossible” as Spurs Weigh Options

Ex-Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy says it's “impossible” for Tudor to stay, expecting the club to make a change. 

“I think it's really difficult for the players to play in an environment that's so deflated and toxic,” he told the BBC.

“The only way you can change that is either winning games, which they're not doing, or change a manager - what the fans want.

“If they keep him in charge, it's five league games without a win. A new guy comes in, gets one win, all of sudden, it can turn quickly. I think it's a risk worth taking and I think they'll take it.”

Paul Robinson reckons the Liverpool draw “papered over the cracks” - and the cracks are showing big time.

“It was the worst result they could have, because a point was no good and it kept him in a job,” he said.

Tottenham's only bit of comfort from Sunday's matches was West Ham's loss to Aston Villa, but relying on others isn't a solid plan, especially since the Hammers are showing some life lately. Spurs won't play again until April 12th, when they'll face Sunderland on the road - a tough matchup.

The club's hierarchy has a big decision to make before then, one that could shape Tottenham's immediate future. With Igor Tudor's position under scrutiny, ex-midfielder Danny Murphy thinks it's “impossible” for Tudor to stay, given the “toxic” environment.