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Tottenham Hotspur are looking for a sports psychologist as the club continue to battle against relegation from the Premier League after a torrid campaign

Tottenham Hotspur are on the lookout for a new club psychologist to 'help heal the minds' of their mentally drained players.

Spurs have found themselves in an unlikely relegation battle, with Roberto De Zerbi's expensively-assembled side currently languishing in 18th in the Premier League, after the new boss replaced the sacked Thomas Frank. And they're taking drastic measures to try and avoid the drop to the Championship.

Xavi Simmons thought he had helped to steer them clear of the drop zone against Brighton, before a stoppage time equaliser from the Seagulls stole back two points and left the Lilywhites with only one. Spurs' players sank to the ground in despair, while Simmons looked on the verge of tears.

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And now the club are on the lookout for a sports psychologist as they try to work on the mindset of their flops. In an advert, Spurs said: "Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is committed to building a world-class performance environment for our Men’s First Team.

"As part of this ambition, we are seeking an outstanding Performance Psychologist to join our Performance Team. This is a high-impact role embedded within the Men’s First Team environment at Hotspur Way.

“Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will lead the delivery of evidence-based psychological support to elite professional players.

"The role encompasses individual player support, systemic work across the coaching and performance staff, and the ongoing development of a psychologically informed performance culture throughout the team.

“This role demands a practitioner who is credible, discreet, and highly effective in a Premier League environment, capable of building trust with players and coaches while operating with the professional rigor expected at the highest level of the game.”

The same role has also been posted for their women's team.

Tottenham are back in action on Saturday against an already relegated Wolves side. Dropping more points could push Spurs towards an unthinkable relegation.

De Zerbi's side then face a journey to Aston Villa before they welcome Leeds United followed by clashes with Chelsea and Everton.

Cristian Romero leaves pitch crying as relegation-threatened Tottenham lose at Sunderland

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero was in tears as he left the pitch following a clash with team-mate Antonin Kinsky during Sunderland's victory over Spurs, with the match halted for eight minutes

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero left the Stadium of Light pitch in tears after a distressing clash with Antonin Kinsky that halted play for eight minutes.

Sunderland welcomed a beleaguered Spurs team to Wearside, with the match kicking off at 2pm. After a closely fought first half, the Black Cats broke the deadlock just over 15 minutes into the second - Nordi Mukiele sprinting towards the Lilywhites' box before letting fly from the edge of the area with force.

The Frenchman's strike took a significant deflection, wrong-footing Kinsky and ending up in the back of the net. Already trailing by a goal, things rapidly deteriorated for Spurs. Brian Brobbey pursued the ball deep into Kinsky's box, while Romero attempted to shield it from the Sunderland forward, reports the Mirror.

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But the Argentine defender's knee appeared to clash with the head of the Spurs goalie as both fell to the turf writhing in pain. Medics rushed over to treat both players, Romero lying face down while Kinsky was on his back, with play suspended for around eight minutes.

Kinsky required heavy bandaging to his head, but he was fine to continue - positive news for new boss Roberto De Zerbi who is already without first choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario after hernia surgery.

But Romero - perhaps fearing that his World Cup 2026 dream this summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico might be affected - burst out crying. He hobbled off, replaced by Kevin Danso.

Eleven minutes were added on for those Spurs injuries at the end of the contest, but the visitors were unable to find an equaliser.

Italian coach De Zerbi took charge of Spurs after Igor Tudor was sacked following only 44 days in charge – but it was the same old story as Tottenham could not end a winless sequence in the Premier League which now stretches to 14 games, with none in 2026.

Tottenham have announced Roberto De Zerbi as the club's new manager with immediate effect.

Spurs have turned to the 46-year-old former Brighton boss to save them from a potentially disastrous relegation to the Championship. The north London outfit sit 17th in the table, just one point ahead of West Ham with seven games to go.

Following the sacking of Thomas Frank in February after just eight months in charge, former Juventus boss Igor Tudor was appointed on a short-term deal until the end of the season with the goal of steering Spurs away from the drop zone.

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However, his time in charge could not have gone any worse with Tottenham dragged further into the scrap for survival after winning just one of his seven matches in charge - a second leg Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, but they still exited the competition on aggregate.

Now, the Italian has been tasked with keeping Tottenham afloat. De Zerbi's appointment has now been confirmed after Spurs thrashed out a deal this week.

Speaking to club media, De Zerbi said: “I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world.

“In all my discussions with the Club’s leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear – to build a team capable of reaching great achievements, and to do that playing a style of football that excites and inspires our supporters. I am here because I believe in that ambition and have signed a long-term contract to give everything to deliver it.

“Our short-term priority is to climb the Premier League table, which will be the complete focus until the final whistle of the last game of the season. I’m looking forward to getting out on the training pitch and working with these players to achieve that.”

It was reported that De Zerbi was initially only interested in taking charge of Spurs at the end of the season when their league situation was clear. Yet he has been convinced to take the job immediately.

De Zerbi left Ligue 1 giants Marseille after they were knocked out of the Champions League in the league phase before being hammered 5-0 by PSG.

The Italian's spell at Brighton also ended sourly after falling out with the board over recruitment strategy in May 2024.

Tottenham are not back in action until April 12 when they travel to Sunderland. De Zerbi's first home game at the helm will be against his former club Brighton the following weekend.

They then face bottom-placed Wolves away, a tricky test at home against Aston Villa who are chasing Champions League qualification, a trip to fellow relegation battlers Leeds, and then finally a tough London derby versus top four hopefuls Chelsea.

Now Tottenham Hotspur are on the hunt for a new manager again, Daily Star Football takes a look at who may be next in line to replace Igor Tudor

Tottenham Hotspur are once again on the hunt for a new manager following the departure of Igor Tudor. The Croatian took over earlier this year, stepping in after Thomas Frank's disappointing tenure.

However, Tudor's stint proved even less successful, leaving Spurs battling relegation with just seven matches remaining this season. With the international break temporarily halting Premier League action, club officials have some breathing space to ponder their next move.

Several candidates are reportedly under consideration, with both permanent and interim appointments on the table. But who might be the one to step into the hot seat? Daily Star Football examines a few potential contenders.

Roberto De Zerbi

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Former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi appears to be Tottenham's preferred choice for a long-term appointment. The Italian made a name for himself in the Premier League and continued his impressive work in France.

De Zerbi parted ways with Marseille only in February, so he is available to take up a new role. However, some fan groups have expressed reservations about him taking charge. Therefore, securing his services might prove trickier than initially anticipated.

Ryan Mason

If Spurs are keen on appointing someone who's been in the hot seat before, then Ryan Mason is their man. He took over following Jose Mourinho's dismissal in 2019 and guided Spurs to four victories from seven matches.

Mason was then given the reins again two years later. The former midfielder is currently without a club after a less than stellar spell with Championship outfit West Bromwich Albion.

Adi Hutter

Another European manager who has garnered attention is Austrian strategist Adi Hutter. The 56-year-old has made waves in recent seasons with his work at Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Monchengladbach and Monaco.

He's been jobless since October, having departed the latter after a little over two years at the helm. Reports suggest that Spurs have already held discussions with Hutter in the past few days.

Whether these talks intensify now that Tudor has exited remains to be seen, but Hutter is certainly a viable candidate.

Sean Dyche

Another name in the mix is ex-Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest gaffer Sean Dyche. Reports indicate that Spurs were open to bringing Dyche on board on an interim basis.

When recently quizzed about the role, he seemed to dismiss any chance of him taking up the position. However, this stance could potentially shift now that Tudor has officially departed.

Robbie Keane

Another familiar face to Spurs supporters, their ex-striker was rumoured to be making a comeback following Frank's dismissal. Keane is currently making waves with Hungarian heavyweights Ferencvaros, where he has clinched the league title.

Keane's football journey also includes a stint with Maccabi Tel Aviv, along with coaching roles at Leeds, Middlesbrough and the Republic of Ireland.

Liverpool have dropped points to Tottenham Hotspur in a torrid performance that saw them sleepwalk into a draw against the relegation-battling side

Liverpool and Spurs tend to produce goals - and based off Tottenham's recent performances, there were a few fans predicating a cricket score.

However, it was the same old story for Liverpool this season, the Reds looked disjointed against a team that had seemingly resigned themselves to unthinkable relegation during the week.

Dominik Szoboszlai sent Liverpool ahead with a moment of magic, but it all came crumbling apart thanks to a ghost of Liverpool's past when former Evertonian Richarlison bundled the ball past Alisson in the final minutes of the game.

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Liverpool look like a team without a clear style of play. They’re short of ideas, which made Arne Slot’s decision to hand youngster Rio Ngumoha his first Premier League start all the more intriguing.

Ngumoha proved to be a bright spark for Slot’s side, injecting creativity into a team that has been desperately searching for a catalyst. Comparisons will inevitably be drawn with Max Dowman, who so brilliantly inspired Arsenal’s success on Saturday.

The youngster was direct and fearless, never looking fazed as he took the game to the opposition. In truth, he was arguably Liverpool’s best player before being substituted in the second half.

The Reds are chasing Europe, and they should have put this poor Spurs team to the sword.

And yet they let Spurs make a game of it - it was end to end, when it should have been put to bed. Against better opposition, these sorts of performances will be punished.

If Liverpool are serious about securing European football next season, these are the games that must be finished early - not turned into nervy finales or drawn out battles.

The result for Slot is borderline inexcusable, and for Igor Tudor it is invaluable.

Liverpool had the chance to break into top four, leapfrogging Aston Villa who dropped points to the Reds age-old rivals Manchester United earlier on in the day. Instead, Slot's going back to the drawing board.

And the Reds are looking at potential season without Champions League football, 12 months after they were crowned as kings of England.

EXCLUSIVE: Spurs season ticket holder Annie Charlotte is getting more and more worried her club may get relegated this season and she is prepared to make a sacrifice if they do

A football fan whose two vaginas predicted Spurs would win the Europa League has promised to sacrifice her red hair — if her beloved team gets relegated.

Tottenham Hotspur have still not won a Premier League match in 2026 and sit just four points above the relegation zone with only 11 matches to play. They'll be hoping their fortunes turn around when they face Fulham today.

Disgruntled season ticket holder Annie Charlotte, who has a rare health condition called uterus didelphys, once predicted Spurs’ Europa League triumph months before it happened. But she fears her mystic powers died during a sobering North London Derby last weekend.

Before the game, Annie, a content creator from Surrey, considered putting on a monster bet at 7/1 for Spurs to get relegated, but she ended up deciding against it, because she didn’t want to “manifest that kind of negativity”.

However, she said: “Instead, if it actually happens, I’ve promised to shave my head. It feels somehow appropriate — like a proper footballing sacrifice.

“Get rid of my red hair — maybe that’s why we are losing! I would shave my head and I’m a woman of my word.”

Annie was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last weekend to witness rivals Arsenal score four goals in a one sided derby.

And reflecting on it, she said: “It was a shocker. I actually didn’t expect us to lose but every other Spurs fan I spoke to did which is super sad.

“I just hope they will sort themselves out soon. I thought the new manager would change things up but I guess you can’t change these players at the moment.

“The only player who looked like they were trying to play was Dragușin which was sad. I would say I am more worried about relegation now than I was. I just worry we don’t have the manpower to move up the table.”

Annie singled out Micky van de Ven, who captained the side in Cristian Romero’s absence, as someone who let the team down.

She said she “hates to say it” but that the Dutch defender sometimes only “looks good” because he is in a “cr*p team”.

She then questioned whether any of the big clubs would even want him in the summer before claiming it was “wild” for Spurs not to have signed a new goalkeeper in January.

And speaking before the match, Annie, whose condition means she has two uteruses, two cervixes and two vaginal canals, admitted that relegation fears were creeping in.

She said: “As a Spurs fan I’m permanently worried. It’s basically part of the season ticket package.

“But relegation? That would be a disaster! “Even my two vaginas are stressed and they usually have good instincts. I don’t think it’ll happen, but Spurs do love making things unnecessarily dramatic.”

A Tottenham fan seemingly taunted Declan Rice during Arsenal's 4-1 North London Derby win by showing a photo of his partner Lauren Fryer while appearing to shout abuse

A Tottenham Hotspur supporter tried to taunt Declan Rice during Sunday's North London Derby by displaying a photograph of the player's partner whilst seemingly hurling abuse at him.

Emotions ran high at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday evening, as Arsenal emerged 4-1 victors over their fierce rivals. While jeers and heckling are commonplace in the charged atmosphere of derby day, one Spurs supporter appeared to cross the line when he brandished a photograph of Lauren Fryer towards Rice on his mobile.

In a Shutterstock image circulated on various social media platforms - which has subsequently been requested for removal [by the player/club] - an individual in the home section of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is captured leaning over the advertising boards with a picture of Rice's partner displayed on his phone's screen. Rice, who was nearby, had his back to the crowd as he made his way back towards the pitch.

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This follows Fryer taking steps to wipe her Instagram account in 2024 after enduring a torrent of vile online trolling about her looks. The appalling harassment of Fryer began in December 2023, when an anonymous social media profile told Rice that he "could do better," while others also persistently targeted Fryer with cruel jibes about her appearance.

Consequently, Fryer chose to remove all photographs from her account. With 105,000 followers on the platform, Fryer's account remains post-free, whilst she is also noticeably absent from Rice's Instagram. In reaction to the online vitriol in April 2024, Rice issued a heartfelt message towards his partner, saying: "She is the love of my life and I don't need an upgrade."

Dani Dyer, partner of West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen, has previously defended her, saying last year: "It was so hard for her, the trolling, as she doesn't put herself out there. I think it's harder when you are not in [the celebrity world] and you are being personally attacked. I found that hard. She is a really good mum, who keeps to herself. No one deserves to be criticised like that.

"It was so cruel.... We didn't speak about it a lot. What we did talk about is how she is so nice and so great and looks absolutely gorgeous. Plus, she's Dec's childhood sweetheart and you can see how much he adores her."

Rice and Fryer first crossed paths at school before they started dating at the age of 17, and have been inseparable since then. The WAG, originally from Chessington, has been by Rice's side throughout his entire career - from his debut at West Ham to his recent standout performances with Arsenal.

They welcomed a son named Jude together in August 2022, and have largely kept their family life away from the public eye. Despite cruel attempts to ridicule him, Rice was instrumental to a Gunners team who savoured a 4-1 triumph over their fierce rivals Spurs on Sunday, featuring for the entire match at the heart of midfield.

Eberechi Eze broke the deadlock for Arsenal 32 minutes into the contest, before Randal Kolo Muani promptly restored parity. Viktor Gyokeres then put his side back in front shortly after the second half commenced, before Kolo Muani believed he had equalised once again.

However, the Frenchman's second goal was ultimately disallowed due to a push on Gabriel in the lead-up, maintaining the scoreline at 2-1 in Arsenal's favour. Eze netted his second of the night 64 minutes into the match, before Gyokeres sealed the victory in the closing stages of the game, securing all three points in a convincing win.

As a result of the win, Arsenal extended their advantage over Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League table to five points going into their final 10 matches of the season. Next up for Mikel Arteta's side is a clash with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, March 1.

With City possessing a crucial game in hand over Arsenal, the league leaders will not be given any margin for error as they aim to secure their first league title in over two decades come May.

The North London Derby suffered a seven-minute lull of action due to technical issues on the officials' part, also kicking off for the second-half late for the same reason - and Gary Neville was fuming about the debacle

Gary Neville lambasted technical issues during the North London Derby as play was postponed TWICE.

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal managed just seven minutes of play before the action was brought to a lengthy halt through communication issues on the officials' part. During which, Neville lambasted the decision to half the clash as "ridiculous."

He was heard on Sky Sports commentary saying: "This is ridiculous, the whole game cannot stop just because of an IT issue - this is an absolute nonsense, one of the most important games of the season and the players all now have to reset.

"This is an absolute nonsense. One of the most important games of the season, fantastic start to it, really quick. And we're now two or three minutes stopped, players having to sort of re-warm up again, reset. Absolute shambles.

"They haven't got the common sense or the authority, leadership, to go, 'come on, let's read the room here.'

"There's 62,000 people in this stadium, there's millions watching at home and do they really think it's that important that they can't find some form of communication with the linesman over on the far side?

"Put your flag up if you're going to make a decision or you want to speak to him."

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Play resumed seven minutes later, but Neville was incensed once more as the game was delayed further at the start of the second-half. Arsenal and Spurs players were spotted kicking the ball amongst themselves while waiting for Peter Bankes' nod of approval to resume, as kick-off was pushed back by a couple of minutes.

And once more speaking on a hot microphone, Neville said: "This is a disgrace by the way. Not the fact that the actual technology's broken down, that happens in all our houses all over the country every 10 minutes.

"However, the game has to carry on without technology. This is ridiculous. It just looks pathetic, doesn't it? It's embarrassing for everybody involved."

Arsenal will have felt monumental pressure headed into the derby, given a shock midweek draw with Wolves will have left them deflated. Manchester City, meanwhile, were able to slim the Gunners' lead at the top of the Premier League table to just two points courtesy of Saturday night's win over Newcastle United.

Spurs, meanwhile, were also under the cosh headed into an already tense fixture, given they sat 16th in the Premier League standings and just four points clear of the drop zone ahead of kick-off.

Eberechi Eze came back to haunt Spurs 32 minutes into the match to give the visitors the lead, before an almost instant response from Randal Kolo Muani levelled matters.

Viktor Gyokeres gave the Gunners the lead once more at the turn of the second-half, leaving Kolo Muani to once again respond moments later. However, the Spurs striker's second goal of the evening was ruled out due to a foul on Gabriel in the build-up.

Eze then bagged his brace 61 minutes into the match, leaving Spurs with a mountain to climb if they hoped to take anything from the encounter.

Arsenal and Tottenham's north London derby was halted on Sunday afternoon as Gary Neville slammed the "absolute shambles".

The Gunners had started the better of the two sides, but any momentum they had built quickly came to a halt as the game was forced to be stopped. The referee Peter Bankes was unable to communicate with his linesman, causing the stoppage.

However, as the clock continued to tick and boos started to erupt at the Tottenham Hostpur Stadium, Gary Neville moaned: "This is ridiculous, the whole game cannot stop just because of an IT issue.

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"This is an absolute nonsense, one of the most important games of the season and the players all now have to reset. The game cannot be stopped for two minutes because the linesman cannot communicate with the referee.

"We have been playing football for 100 years without it, so I think we can play another five minutes without it until they work it out.

"It is an absolute shambles.... I do not know how everyone else is feeling at home, but I am absolutely fuming. It is an absolute joke."

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"Honestly, that stoppage killed our momentum. We started well and were pressing hard," one Arsenal fan moaned. While a second posted: "That stupid stoppage for the referees communication systems have killed Arsenal's momentum!"

"Its happened. I agree with Gary Neville. Just get on with it," a third shared. And another added: "Wow never thought I’d agree with Gary Neville but seriously get on with the game. Just use common sense VAR and tech has ruined the game!"

The stoppage last over five minutes, taking the sting out of the showpiece.

However, it did allow Tottenham to recollect their thoughts after a sluggish start to the Igor Tudor era.

EXCLUSIVE: Spurs fanatic Annie Charlotte, known for a rare condition that means she has two vaginas, has offered up her thoughts ahead of the North London Derby

A football fan born with two vaginas has predicted the result of the North London Derby — after previously getting it bang on about her beloved Spurs ending their trophy drought months before the Europa League triumph.

Annie Charlotte, who has a rare health condition called uterus didelphys, believes the sacking of Thomas Frank (or ‘ding dong the Gooner is gone’ as she put it), along with Arsenal’s slip up at Wolves, could be a turning point.

Speaking to the Daily Star ahead of Igor Turdor's first game in charge today (February 22), the season ticket holder, who will be cheering on the Lilywhites from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, said: “Oh, we are 100% beating them. Arsenal will be in fact bottling the league. I am predicting a 3-2 win for Spurs.”

However, if the unthinkable happened, and Spurs continued their woeful form and went down, she said: “As a Spurs fan I’m permanently worried. It’s basically part of the season ticket package. But relegation?

“Even my two vaginas are stressed and they usually have good instincts. I don’t think it’ll happen, but Spurs do love making things unnecessarily dramatic.”

Back in October 2024, Annie, who is from Surrey, told us that her two vaginas had a “good feeling” that Spurs were about to end their trophy drought.

The following May, they lifted the Europa League, their first European cup in over four decades and their first piece of silverware since 2008.

And Annie, whose condition means she has two uteruses, two cervixes and two vaginal canals, was asked whether her mystical body parts had any more bold predictions.

Looking into her mind’s eye, she said: “I don’t think we will get relegated. Well, I bloody hope not. I think if we can actually change our financial structure and start paying players more we would be back in the top six in no time.

“I still have hope for the Champions League though! I could see us bringing that trophy hope this season.”

But before Annie, who said Frank was “one of the worst things that ever happened” to Spurs, can start dreaming of back to back European trophies coming to N17, Tottenham first have to host Arsenal in the standout fixture of the weekend.

Despite the clubs sitting at opposing sides of the Premier League, Annie holds no fear, and believes Arsenal will be the ones trophyless come June.

She said: “I personally feel that Arsenal won’t win the league. They are massive bottle jobs and they are already starting to bottle it.

“They can just never seem to pull it out of the bag and I don’t think they will start now. If they win I will have to do something dramatic — but it's not happening. ”