Harry Redknapp explains Tottenham return stance as Igor Tudor faces sack deadline
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Yet Tudor has suffered a disastrous beginning at Spurs, suffering defeat in all four of his opening fixtures across all competitions.Tudor's tenure started with a 4-1 home loss to Arsenal in the North London Derby, and Spurs have struggled ever since, falling to Fulham and Crystal Palace in the Premier League before Tuesday's 5-2 hammering by a dominant Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16.Whilst Spurs intend to persevere with Tudor before Sunday's Premier League clash at Liverpool, speculation surrounding the Croatian's future has intensified dramatically, with certain supporters and former players demanding his dismissal despite just one month in the post.READ MORE: Tottenham star Antonin Kinsky 'to look for move' after Igor Tudor humiliationREAD MORE: Tottenham make Igor Tudor sack decision with Liverpool confirmationRedknapp's name has once again entered the discussion, with ex-Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara backing the experienced manager to succeed Tudor and secure the club's Premier League status. However, he dismissed suggestions of a sensational Spurs return on Wednesday.Speaking to the Press Association at the Cheltenham Festival, Redknapp said: "I've been asked a few times if I'd go back to Spurs and it's probably not going to happen, is it?
Of course I would, but I doubt very much it's going to happen."He added: "They've got it all on to stay up, it's going to be hard. I'm looking at their fixtures and Nottingham Forest are playing alright, West Ham are playing very well, it's going to be tough for Tottenham.
I hope Spurs stay up and I hope West Ham stay up."Going into this weekend's Premier League matches, Tottenham occupy 16th position, sitting just one point ahead of Nottingham Forest in 17th and West Ham in 18th - the latter currently in the final drop zone. There are genuine fears that Spurs could face relegation to the Championship for the first time in 49 years, with several squad members reportedly viewing Tudor's approach as 'disrespectful' since his appointment.This became apparent after Tuesday's loss at Atletico, when Tudor opted to withdraw Antonin Kinsky following a disastrous 16-minute period that saw three goals conceded from three mistakes.