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Tottenham Hotsput are in dire straits right now.

A 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon plunged the Lilywhites deeper into the relegation mire at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Spurs remain just one point and now just one place above the bottom three with only seven games of the season to play. They remain winless in the top flight in 2026 and are heading towards the Championship unless they can somehow find a way to arrest this extraordinary run of results between now and the end of the campaign.

Igor Tudor, brought in to save the club from relegation after Spurs sacked Thomas Frank in February, has so far failed in his mission to be the firefighter he was employed to be. Spurs have picked up just one point in the five matches he has overseen and are now closer to the relegation zone than they were before he arrived.

Tottenham Could Bring Back A Former Player

Rumours persist about his future at the club and whether or not the Tottenham board roll the dice and sack him and bring in another interim head coach for the final part of the season.

A number of former players and managers have been linked with the second job of saving the club, including Harry Redknapp, Tim Sherwood, Ryan Mason and Glenn Hoddle.

With three weeks now until their next Premier League match - the March international break and then FA Cup weekend - it would appear to be the perfect time to make a decision one way or another.

But according to reports, the club's owners ENIC have "no intention" of getting involved in the decision-making process. That job falls solely on the shoulders of CEO Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange.

ENIC, Venkatesham and Lange have all come in for criticism from an ever more angry fanbase that are demanding massive changes from top to bottom in N17.

Tottenham Have Made Contingency Plans

A BBC report following the dismal defeat to Forest stated: "Spurs' owners ENIC have no intention of intervening, with the onus on chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange to decide the club's direction."

GIVEMESPORT understands that Tottenham had already made contingency plans over the managerial position before the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 encounter with Atletico Madrid - which ended in a disastrous 5-2 defeat.

Spurs are planning to make a quick decision on the fate of Tudor, but are mindful that the Croatian is dealing with a personal issue following the death of his father - something he found out in the aftermath of the loss to Forest.

Tottenham are in the final stages of their sporting director hunt, according to The Telegraph, with former Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl in the frame.

Spurs have been looking to bring in a new sporting director after it was confirmed back in January that Fabio Paratici would be leaving the club following the conclusion of the winter transfer window.

Paratici headed to Fiorentina, and Spurs have been on the hunt for a replacement ever since.

The likes of Johan Lange have been involved in recruitment and key decisions behind the scenes, but Spurs are looking to add another body to the backroom team.

Tottenham are in a precarious situation at the moment, sitting in 17th place in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone.

It's been a disastrous season for the north London club, so there's no doubt changes need to be made behind the scenes.

Tottenham Close to Sporting Director

According to The Telegraph, Tottenham are in the final stages of their sporting director hunt, and former Borussia Dortmund man Kehl has emerged as a candidate.

It's claimed that sources in Germany believe that Kehl is in the frame to join Tottenham, and he's now out of work after recently mutually terminating his contract with Dortmund.

Dougie Freedman has also spoken to Spurs, while Paul Winstanley of Chelsea is another previous candidate.

Kehl was believed to be in London for a meeting last week, but it remains to be seen whether the 46-year-old was speaking to Tottenham at the time.

It's claimed that Lange could work alongside Kehl, although he has come under scrutiny at Spurs in recent months.

Kehl Responsible for Jobe Bellingham Signing

The report from The Telegraph lists some of the players Kehl was responsible for recruiting during his time at Dortmund, and it's an impressive list, including Jobe Bellingham, Nico Schlotterbeck, Karim Adeyemi, and Felix Nmecha.

The Bundesliga club announced his departure this month, claiming that it was the 'right time' for a change.

It's certainly interesting timing that it was just confirmed that he was going to be heading through the exit door, and he's now being heavily linked with making the move to Tottenham.

Whoever ends up getting the job at Spurs will have their work cut out after the difficulties they've endured over the last couple of years.

Tottenham are debating whether a managerial change is needed after a disappointing start to Igor Tudor's tenure, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, and they are expected to make a quick decision, albeit one that is highly respectful to the Croatian's situation.

The club have offered their condolences to Tudor following the sad passing of his father Mario, and supporting their interim manager during a difficult time is the first priority.

Tudor is still searching for his first Premier League win since replacing Thomas Frank, with Spurs sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

Their latest defeat against Nottingham Forest saw their opponents leapfrog them in the table, and Tottenham are slipping dangerously close to the bottom three.

There are just seven Premier League games remaining for Tottenham, and the pressure is mounting on the north London club to find their first league victory of 2026.

Relegation to the Championship would be a major disaster for Spurs for multiple reasons, but the threat could soon become a reality if they don't turn things around.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, the Tottenham hierarchy being respectful of Tudor's situation but have been forced to debate whether a change in the dugout is needed.

Spurs know Tudor's family situation makes this a difficult time, after the Tottenham manager was informed he had lost his father after their defeat against Forest.

Contingency plans were in place before their Champions League first-leg clash with Atletico Madrid, so Tottenham are well prepared ahead of making a potential change.

It's understood that Spurs are expected to make a quick decision either way ahead of a two-week international break, whether that be relieving him of his duties or sticking by him.

Sources confirm that Tottenham are prepared to offer a potential candidate a big bonus if they are able to steer them away from the relegation zone.

Adi Hutter and Chris Hughton Contenders Alongside Others

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that former Monaco manager Adi Hutter, who has been described as a 'super coach', is a contender to replace Tudor at Tottenham if they do make a change. Former Spurs player and caretaker Chris Hughton is another option.

Ryan Mason, Robbie Keane, and Sean Dyche have also been discussed internally, but a move for the latter would be difficult. Dyche is looking for a long-term role, while he's on a big payoff from his previous club, which would need to be offset.

Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino remain two of the leading candidates, but the duo are being eyed as long-term appointments rather than on an interim basis.

With three weeks until Tottenham Hotspur play another Premier League match, the speculation over who will be in dugout come that fixture with Sunderland on April 12 is going to be rife.

Igor Tudor has personal issues to deal with, following the death of his father, and our thoughts go out to him and his family, but it will not stop the chatter around his role as Spurs head coach, with the Lilywhites deep in the relegation mire after another disappointing weekend of football.

Everything looked set up for Spurs to get their season back on track, with an All Together, Always campaign that ran through the club and into the fanbase ahead of the game with Nottingham Forest on Saturday. There was renewed optimism after a draw with Liverpool and a win over Atletico Madrid, but by the 62nd minute at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, that was eradicated.

Names In The Frame To Replace Igor Tudor

Tottenham lost 3-0 in what was a huge relegation six-pointer and with the international break ahead, it leaves a lot of soul-searching in the white half of north London for the next three weeks.

The rumours about Tudor being sacked will grow and grow once more, with plenty of old faces connected with Tottenham being linked with a return - Ryan Mason, Harry Redknapp, Glenn Hoddle etc etc.

And another in the form of Tim Sherwood, who managed the club for half a season in 2013/14, has issued something of a come and get me plea to Spurs.

Speaking on Sky Sports News, he was asked if it was "too late" to save Spurs from relegation to the Championship.

"I don't think it's too late," he said. "I think I would keep them in the Premier League.

"I believe that someone with common sense keeps them in the Premier League. They have the quality to be able to do it. You have to get them feeling good again. You have to get the confidence in the group, and you don't get confidence by playing [Cristian] Romero as a right winger after Xavi Simons just had his best game in the Tottenham shirt against Atletico Madrid and he must be saying, well, what have I done, you're playing someone in my position after I've just done very well'.

​​​​​​​Tim Sherwood Tells Tottenham All They Need To Do To Avoid Relegation

"Keep the threats in the team. They have to work hard. They have to still do that dirty work, but [Randal] Kolo Muani played very well [against Atletico], play him, why is he sitting on the bench? Play the players who've got the threats.

"Dominic Solanke and Richarlison will run all day for you, they will chase lost causes. You play a little bit more direct, you come forward together and you go back together, but you need to organise.

"You need to have a nice, solid unit, they need to be organised. It's not complicated. You drill them every single day, 11v11, they know exactly where their positions are. And when Mickey [van de Ven] starts dribbling the ball, you stop him and if Romero is having to burst forward to try and affect it in forward areas, it's because we're not doing something right out there.

"Stay in your positions, keep a clean sheet first and foremost. If you can't win the game, you don't lose it. Keep them organised."

Tottenham are set to step up their plans to sack Igor Tudor after their defeat against Nottingham Forest, with it being the 'perfect' opportunity to sack him, according to Football Insider.

There was growing optimism surrounding Spurs heading into their game against Forest at the weekend after they impressed against Liverpool in the Premier League, before once again showing improvement against Atletico Madrid.

Unfortunately for them, they reverted to their previous level of performance against Forest, suffering a humiliating 3-0 defeat on their own turf.

Tottenham sit just one point above the relegation zone, as they did heading into the weekend's game, due to West Ham also losing.

Nottingham Forest have, however, climbed above them, meaning it could turn into a two-horse race pretty soon.

Tottenham Make Igor Tudor Sack Plans

According to a report from Football Insider, Tottenham are accelerating plans to appoint a new manager after their latest defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, severely denting their chances of survival.

Spurs see it as the 'perfect' opportunity to bring in a new manager due to the international break approaching, giving a new coach time to settle in and implement his ideas.

Tottenham had hoped that Tudor was the right man to turn things around in north London, but they could now be forced into finding a new manager earlier than they expected.

Under Tudor's tutelage, Spurs have won just once, beating Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League tie, but with the Spanish giants already having a comfortable lead from the first leg, it was an almost meaningless victory.

Tudor Not the Only One to Blame at Tottenham

Jamie O'Hara claimed during Tottenham's defeat at Nottingham Forest that Tudor is the worst appointment in their history, but he isn't the only one to blame.

The former Tottenham midfielder also demanded that Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange should be sacked immediately, alongside Tudor.

It's hard to disagree with O'Hara, as Tudor certainly isn't the one to blame for Spurs being in this position. The north London club were battling towards the relegation zone before his arrival, while they finished 17th in the Premier League last season as well.

The problems run deeper at Tottenham, but it's always the manager who takes most of the blame.

Who Should Tottenham Turn To?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to discuss some potential appointments if Tottenham were to sack Tudor.

Tottenham are in serious danger of being relegated to the Championship after losing to Nottingham Forest, and it's time for the club to bite the bullet and sack Igor Tudor.

The result in itself was incredibly disappointing for Spurs on Sunday, but the manner in which they lost will be a huge concern for supporters.

The fanbase united to try and give their side the best chance of winning, welcoming the team coach in their thousands to try to motivate the players.

Their plans didn't work, however, with Tottenham succumbing to a humiliating 3-0 defeat in front of their own fans.

The pressure is now mounting on Tudor, as Tottenham still search for their first Premier League win under him, securing just one point since he joined the club.

Tottenham Need to Axe Igor Tudor

Tottenham's two performances before the game against Forest gave supporters a bit of hope, but when broken down, they meant very little.

There were certainly signs of improvement against Liverpool, but the Merseyside club are also struggling themselves. The second leg against Atletico was a bit of a free hit for Spurs, as the damage was already done in the first leg, while the La Liga giants only had to sit back and try to protect their lead.

In reality, the performance against Forest is a truer reflection of Tudor's tenure, and he needs to be sacked as soon as possible.

The result and display against Forest has surely rung alarm bells internally at Spurs, and there must be panic at the club with them being so close to the relegation zone at the moment.

Time to Give Robbie Keane What He Wants

It's now time for Spurs to give former striker Robbie Keane what he wants, or they risk falling into the relegation zone.

They need to make a decision before it's too late, and GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Keane would be keen on joining the club.

Separate reports have suggested that he would want a long-term contract in order to sign on the dotted line, meaning not just a deal until the end of the season.

Tottenham now need to bite the bullet and bring him in. If the club are interested in him, just give him what he wants, before it's too late. The 45-year-old is a title-winning manager on two occasions, and is undoubtedly an upgrade on Tudor.

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is under pressure after another defeat, and BBC reporter Nick Mashiter has named three possible interim candidates to replace him.

Tottenham were comfortably beaten at home to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, 3-0, and despite the best efforts of the fans before the game, welcoming the team coach and building a superb atmosphere, the supporters were left dejected at full-time.

Boos were heard around the stadium from those supporters who were remaining, with many leaving in the final 10 minutes, especially after Forest's third goal.

The pressure is now surely mounting on Tudor, with this side yet to win a game in the Premier League since he took over from Thomas Frank.

According to the BBC, three of the names mentioned as possible replacements for Tudor at Tottenham are Sean Dyche, Ryan Mason, and Harry Redknapp.

It's also claimed that ENIC won't have a say in the decision to sack Tudor, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange set to make the change if they feel it's necessary.

The aforementioned trio who could replace Tudor would likely be interim replacements, given some of the names Spurs have been linked with for the permanent role.

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that both Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are on Tottenham's shortlist for the summer, but a move for either manager is unlikely before the end of the season.

Tottenham Need to Make Decision

With there being an international break now, it's the ideal time for Tottenham to make a change. Spurs don't have a game until near the middle of April, so a new manager will have the opportunity to work with his players over the next few weeks.

With it being the ideal time, Tottenham should be looking at sacking Tudor and bringing in a replacement.

Tudor is failing to get a tune out of his players, barring a meaningless second leg performance against Atletico Madrid and a 1-1 draw with Liverpool, and Spurs are currently sleepwalking to relegation unless things change drastically.

Dyche, Mason, or Redknapp?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT who would be the best candidate for Spurs in their current situation, out of the three names previously mentioned.

Best Immediate Survival Option — Sean Dyche

Elite track record in relegation battles with clear low-block structure and defensive organisation.

Instantly improves defensive compactness, set-piece structure, and game-state management.

Pragmatic 4-4-2 / 4-5-1 reduces chaos — vital for high-variance relegation run-ins.

Maximises physical profiles (Romero, Van de Ven, Bentancur types).

Style unattractive but points-efficient.

Short-Term Continuity — Ryan Mason

Knows squad and club culture.

Less tactical authority; prior spells showed defensive instability.

Safer as caretaker than firefighter.

Emotional Lift, High Risk — Harry Redknapp

Man-manager and motivator.

Tactically outdated; modern pressing structures would expose Spurs.

Tottenham need to sack Igor Tudor on Sunday night after a humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest, denting their chances of survival in the Premier League.

Spurs are still searching for their first Premier League victory of 2026, and despite Tudor's side showing signs of improvement against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, they reverted to type on Sunday.

The defeat hasn't impacted Spurs' position too much due to West Ham losing, meaning they remain one point above the relegation zone.

Forest have now climbed above them in the table, however, and it could quickly turn into a two-horse race if Tottenham aren't careful.

With seven Premier League games remaining, Tottenham need to find a way of turning things around quickly, and that might mean relieving Tudor of his duties as soon as possible.

Time for Tudor to Go

Tottenham need to relieve Tudor of his duties before it's too late.

The positive signs shown against Liverpool and Atletico mean very little if they follow it up with that performance against Forest, while the Champions League performance was almost meaningless, considering the damage was done in the first leg.

Tottenham have seven games to save their season, and it's clear that Tudor isn't getting a tune out of the squad when it matters.

The performances against Liverpool and Atletico were anomalies, and the game against Forest was a real opportunity for them to turn things around.

They weren't just beaten, they were humiliated, and it feels as though the writing is on the wall for Tudor, especially with potential replacements already being lined up over the last few weeks.

Tottenham Eyeing Harry Redknapp

According to reports, Tottenham are lining up a move to appoint their former manager, Harry Redknapp, if they decide to make a change in the dugout.

Redknapp, who plays 'beautiful football' according to his former player Luka Modric, has been out of the management game for a long time, but he would undoubtedly bring an old-school style that Spurs need to turn things around.

Tottenham need more fight in the way they play, and bringing in someone like Redknapp could be the recipe to get that out of the players.

Time is running out for Spurs, and they need to make a decision in the coming days, especially with an international break around the corner.

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has demanded that three people be sacked in a fiery rant during their game against Nottingham Forest.

O'Hara took to social media after Nottingham Forest found their second goal through Morgan Gibbs-White, in what was a crucial game for both sides.

Forest and Spurs are battling to stay in the Premier League after both enduring difficult seasons, and Igor Tudor's side looked toothless once again, despite showing signs of improving against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool in their last two matches.

O'Hara has been heavily critical of Spurs in recent weeks, as expected, and he's certainly made his feelings clear on Tudor, who is still searching for his first win in charge of the north London club after taking over from Thomas Frank.

Jamie O'Hara Goes on Fiery Rant During Tottenham Game

Reacting on X during Tottenham's game against Nottingham Forest, shortly after Spurs conceded their second goal of the match, O'Hara demanded that three people be sacked immediately.

O'Hara named Vinai Venkatesham, Johan Lange, and Tudor, suggesting that the latter is the worst appointment in their history.

Spurs will have been reluctant to let go of Tudor for multiple reasons, with their performances against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League and against Liverpool in the Premier League being one of them.

Whether their defeat against Nottingham Forest changes things, remains to be seen, as it was absolutely crucial that they secured three points, or at least one, with Vitor Pereira's side fighting to avoid the drop too.

Time for Tudor To Go

Tottenham need to do something. Losing to Nottingham Forest is completely unacceptable in this position, and Spurs are in serious danger of being relegated to the Championship.

They are yet to win in the Premier League in 2026, and although they showed signs of improvement under Tudor recently, that all disappeared against Forest on Sunday.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was half empty by the time the full-time whistle was blown, and Spurs need to make a decision as soon as possible to avoid being relegated.

It could be the perfect time for them to make a change, with the international break now approaching.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson as a potential replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, according to Daily Mail journalist Simon Jones.

The north London side have earmarked the former Manchester United goalkeeper as an experienced option in their ongoing search for a new shot-stopper.

Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu and Manchester City star James Trafford are also believed to be among the names on their radar.

Henderson, who arrived at Palace from Old Trafford in the summer of 2023, is under contract until 2028.

Tottenham Considering Dean Henderson

According to Jones, a new goalkeeper is on the agenda for Tottenham ahead of the summer, with Vicario now looking at a potential return to Italy.

Inter Milan are believed to be in pole position to land the 29-year-old, who has failed to convince this season, along with deputy Antonin Kinsky.

Henderson, meanwhile, has proved a consistent presence between the posts for Palace and has kept 10 clean sheets in 29 league appearances this season.

Only Arsenal’s David Raya, Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma and Everton’s Jordan Pickford have managed more shutouts in 2025/26 than Henderson, who was included in Thomas Tuchel’s 35-man England squad this week.

Vicario Set to Undergo Surgery

Tottenham could be without Vicario for their next run of Premier League games, as the Italy international is expected to undergo hernia surgery.

The 29-year-old has been dealing with the problem for several matches but remains in contention to start the crucial relegation six-pointer at home against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Vicario is set to undergo surgery next week during the international break, and Spurs hope to have him fit again by April.

His absence could mean Kinsky’s return to the starting line-up, with the goalkeeper yet to feature since conceding three goals in 15 minutes during Spurs' Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid on 10 March.

Would Henderson Be an Upgrade on Vicario?

Amid Tottenham’s reported interest in Henderson, we asked ChatGPT whether the England goalkeeper would be an upgrade on Vicario next season: