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(Credit: Imago) Sources: Tottenham could be ‘forced’ to sack Igor Tudor in ‘huge’ new twist Fri 6 March 2026 9:01, UK Tottenham Hotspur may now have no choice but to sack Igor Tudor as they continue to plummet towards the relegation zone in what has been a disastrous season.Tudor was appointed as the interim successor to Thomas Frank less than a month ago and has lost all three of his games in charge.Spurs’ 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace in a week where West Ham and Nottingham Forest both picked up points means they are not just one point above the relegation zone.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, the Palace defeat is “huge” for Tudor’s future in North London.The fans’ also made frustrations clear during the game against Palace, and the threat of relegation could force Tottenham to look for a new manager earlier than expected.Credit: Imago 📋 Tottenham Hotspur Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Spurs dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 4 March that Tottenham could sack Tudor if he fails to turn his early results around.Results on the pitch as well as some damning press conference quotes from the boss have seen patience grow thin, and he could soon be moved on.Tudor has not minced his words when discussing the club’s current situation, bemoaning their ever-growing injury list and slamming his players’ performances.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Well, it wouldn’t be what Tottenham want to do.
They obviously brought in Igor Tudor as a firefighter to try and get them out of trouble.“He had a tough start with his first game against North London rivals and league leaders Arsenal, they obviously lost that game, then lost to Fulham.“As long as they’re not getting results, pressure and scrutiny is going to build on Igor Tudor.“He’s not been shy in his press conferences, he has left it on the line and been quite honest about the situation Tottenham find themselves in.“The Palace game was huge after West Ham closed to within a point of Tottenham, and obviously Nottingham Forest got a big point against Man City.“Spurs, ideally, don’t want to have to make a managerial change, but if things don’t improve and Spurs drop into the bottom three, the club might be forced into it.”Who could be the next Tottenham manager after Tudor sacked?Tottenham’s initial plans to appoint a new manager were focused on the end of the season, when Tudor was expected to walk away from his interim role.However, they could be forced into a decision earlier than expected, and may look towards another firefighter manager in a last-ditch attempt to stay in the Premier League.Brown told Football Insider on 5 March that Tottenham could look to Sam Allardyce to get them out of what has quickly become a nightmarish situation.Credit: ImagoThe 71-year-old last managed in 2023 when he was unable to help Leeds United avoid the drop, but he could now be a surprise contender for the Spurs job.Allardyce is not seen as the “perfect fit” and there is recognition the fans would not be pleased, but they are in a desperate situation and could be forced into a decision. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Tottenham Hotspur Insider Access Get the full story from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Hotspur Way with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from N17 and Hotspur Way.
