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David Ornstein has revealed how close Igor Tudor is to getting the sack at Tottenham Hotspur, less than a month after he replaced Thomas Frank.

Calls for Tudor to be sacked have grown extremely loud after the Croat has lost all four of his games in charge.

Reports indicate that the Tottenham squad has completely lost faith in Tudor, and the players have been left shocked by his decisions and approach.

Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange are set to decide on whether to make another managerial change, with the Lewis family not expected to interfere, even though the Lilywhites appear to be sleepwalking towards relegation.

Tottenham are actively working on options to replace Igor Tudor

The Athletic’s David Ornstein now reports that Spurs are actively working on possible candidates to take over from the former Juventus boss if they do decide that another change is needed in the dugout.

With Tudor failing to have the impact he was bought in for, the North London side are said to be exploring a further alteration in management in an effort to secure their Premier League status.

Ornstein claims that Spurs are making contingency plans to bring Tudor’s reign to an end following the clash against Liverpool, should a depleted Tottenham side fall to another loss at Anfield.

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Experienced Premier League manager in contention for Spurs job

A couple of days ago, it emerged that some at Tottenham view Sean Dyche as the ideal option to galvanise the squad, which is lacking in confidence.

According to a recent update by The Sun, Dyche is currently in pole position to take over at Spurs should Tudor depart the club.

However, the same update explained that Tottenham would have to convince the former Burnley boss about the attractiveness of the job, given the predicament the Lilywhites find themselves in at the moment.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made a key decision regarding Will Lankshear’s development, despite interest arriving from several Championship sides earlier in the season.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Will Lankshear is enjoying a productive spell in the Championship, having managed nine goals in all competitions for Oxford United.

Ironically, the U’s find themselves in a similar position to Lankshear’s parent club as they are fighting to avoid relegation this season.

The Spurs youngster is now looking to spearhead the U’s fight for survival as the Championship season continues to heat up.

Thus far, he has been making a good job of it, scoring two goals in their last three outings as Oxford won both games.

Tottenham loan decision on Will Lankshear revealed

Football Insider has now revealed that Lankshear’s situation at this stage of the season could have been very different.

The England Under-21 striker was a target for Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town in the winter window, two sides at the other end of the table battling for promotion.

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Middlesbrough are said to have lined up a loan-to-buy deal worth around £15 million for the 20-year-old, dependent on them winning promotion to the Premier League, while Ipswich were also keen on the forward.

Spurs and Lankshear, however, ultimately felt his development would be better served by seeing out his time with Oxford.

Spurs pleased with Will Lankshear loan progress

It is claimed that Tottenham are happy with Lankshear’s progress during his latest loan spell and have high hopes that he will return to challenge for a first-team spot next season.

The young forward will be hoping that he is at least fighting for a place in the Premier League as Spurs continue their battle to retain their top-flight status.

Alan Shearer has delivered a brutal assessment of Tottenham Hotspur under Igor Tudor, suggesting the club’s trip to Liverpool could end up triggering another major decision.

The coming weeks and months are absolutely vital for Tottenham Hotspur in their quest for survival.

For Igor Tudor, the next few games are crucial, especially with reports claiming that Spurs have set a short timeline for Tudor to turn things around or face the sack.

Up next is a mammoth clash against Liverpool in the Premier League, before Tottenham welcome Atletico Madrid to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the second leg of their round of 16 Champions League tie.

After both matches comes Nottingham Forest, another huge clash for Spurs in their quest to create some daylight from the relegation zone.

Tottenham told Igor Tudor era looks chaotic as Alan Shearer delivers verdict

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has been speaking to Betfair about the situation unfolding at Tottenham.

Shearer first described the club as a “complete and utter mess” under Tudor, pointing to a fractured dressing room and questioning whether the players are responding to the manager.

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He said, “Spurs are a complete and utter mess under Igor Tudor. I know it has been a mess for a while, but I think Tudor was brought in to try and calm things down and bring a bit of stability, but it seems as if it is getting worse. It seems like a fractured dressing room and the players are not responding to him.

“They have got Liverpool away this weekend too, goodness me, there is a real live chance that Spurs could be relegated.

“When you look at the dressing room, even taking away the performances, look at what happened the other night with players going to protect the young goalkeeper. The manager is entitled to make a decision, but that decision was on him.

“He felt he had seen enough in the young goalkeeper to put him in ahead of Vicario, and Vicario has been poor as well, but he felt putting the youngster in was the right thing to do. So that is on him. I mean, it was not a nice thing to do.

“You have to feel sorry for the goalkeeper. We all make mistakes, but to make it of that magnitude and in that size of game when things are already going poorly, it is such a tough situation for him. And then for the manager to make the decision to bring him off after 16 minutes, when it was his decision to put him in in the first place… it had to be on him.

“It just looks a complete and utter mess at Spurs at the minute. And it seems to be getting worse because there does seem to be a fractured dressing room, and when that happens, you are in big trouble.”

Shearer also suggested Tottenham may turn to someone familiar with the club if they are forced into another managerial change. Many will remember that Newcastle United did exactly that in 2009 when they hired Shearer himself in a desperate attempt to avoid the drop. On that occasion, it ended in relegation for the Magpies.

He added, “The hierarchy at Spurs will be hammered if they make another change. Because of how fractured and messy it is, I think what they would do is go for someone who knows the club, whether that is an ex-player or an ex-manager. They would go down that line to try and get some harmony.”

Shearer then hinted that discussions behind the scenes may already be taking place if results continue to go against Tottenham.

He said: “It could be an interesting week for Harry Redknapp with his horse running in the Gold Cup as well!

“It could also be an interesting weekend if Liverpool beat Spurs. My guess is that they already may have sounded one or two out. If they have not, then they should have, because if what we expect happens at the weekend, I would expect a change.”

Spurs players must respond as pressure grows on Igor Tudor

The game against Liverpool is absolutely massive for Tudor if he is to keep his spot in the Spurs dugout.

A defeat on Sunday evening could send Tottenham below the relegation line should both Nottingham Forest and West Ham United get results in their respective clashes.

The Spurs players must also show some fight after their abysmal showing against Atletico Madrid, as a similar performance will see them well beaten at Anfield.

Shearer believes that a defeat at Liverpool could serve as the perfect reason for Tudor’s sacking, and his assessment is understandable given that a new manager could work with this group of players during the upcoming international break.

He added, “Well, it could be two of the biggest months in Spurs’ history. My guess is if they get beaten at Anfield at the weekend, that might be an excuse for them to get rid of him. I do not know, I am guessing.

“But looking at Spurs and looking at what is going on, you cannot realistically see them going to Anfield and getting anything. Then they have got Forest, and then there is an international break.

“I know they have got Atletico Madrid in between that, but my guess is that tie is done, and they might even have to accept they are out before that game and look forward to Forest rather than try and claw back that result.

“So yeah, if they get beaten this weekend, my guess is they might be looking for a new manager. In fact, it would not surprise me if they are already speaking to one.”

Peter Crouch has offered his view on Tottenham Hotspur’s difficult situation, even joking that he would return to help the club while also naming the man he believes could steady things.

Many former Tottenham Hotspur players have been left distraught by what is happening at the club this season.

Tottenham are a side that has avoided relegation for almost half a century, but it is now at risk of losing its Premier League status as the team continues to struggle for form.

Several ex-players have voiced concerns and have even volunteered to step in and help correct what has become a difficult situation at the club.

Tottenham crisis discussed as Peter Crouch backs Harry Redknapp

Tim Sherwood has put his name forward as someone willing to take the role of interim boss for Spurs, while Glenn Hoddle has also expressed a desire to take charge of Tottenham during this period of crisis.

Harry Redknapp has not hidden away either and has stated that he is ready to become manager of Tottenham once more.

Peter Crouch has now become the latest former player to comment on the situation at the north London club.

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Speaking to ITV Sport about Tottenham’s struggles, Crouch admitted the situation looks serious and pointed to the atmosphere he witnessed during their recent defeat to Crystal Palace.

He said, “Yeah, it’s in a lot of trouble now. I was at the Palace game and it was really bad, it was almost like the fans had given up and the management. If you speak to Harry [Redknapp] then maybe you will get the whole ‘get the band back together’.”

When asked whether he would personally return to help Spurs, Crouch joked that he would welcome the chance while backing Redknapp to do a good job.

He added to ITV Sport: “Would I? Oh my god, I would jump at the chance but listen, Harry would do a good job. I am sure he would.”

Spurs search for answers as struggles continue under Igor Tudor

Spurs have certainly tried to go down the route of appointing a relegation specialist in Igor Tudor, given his record, but that decision has not produced positive results so far.

Since the Croat took charge, Tottenham’s struggles have continued, with the club suffering four defeats in the four games he has managed.

Tudor also arrived with a tough-guy managerial approach, one that has still not brought the best out of several of these Spurs players.

Perhaps it is time for a different approach in north London. Perhaps it is time for those who know the club inside out to come together and save it from what has become a dire situation.

Chris Sutton has delivered his verdict ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Anfield, and it is a prediction that Spurs supporters will not enjoy hearing.

But Spurs will be hoping to end the rot in their next Premier League encounter against Liverpool at Anfield, a ground they have not won at since 2011.

It is a daunting task, but so is every game from here on as Tottenham battle for Premier League survival, sitting 16th and just a point above the relegation zone.

Tottenham vs Liverpool prediction as Chris Sutton backs Reds win

Chris Sutton, writing in his BBC Sport column, has now shared his prediction for the clash – and it spells more misery for Spurs.

Sutton questioned how anyone could back Tottenham given their current form, while also criticising Igor Tudor’s handling of the situation since arriving at the club. He then went on to predict a defeat for Tottenham.

He wrote: “How on earth can anyone back Spurs to get anything at the moment? Igor Tudor is making me look like I was a competent manager when I was in charge of Lincoln.

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“The Spurs fans in Madrid were singing about playing Lincoln away next season – the Imps are top of League One – can you imagine me up against Tudor in the dugout?

“He has taken over a difficult situation but he has gone about things in a very odd way. It might be the done thing in Croatia or Italy to go into a club and tell the players some truths and say they are rubbish, but it is one thing doing it behind closed doors, and another to do it publicly.

“There just seems to be so many things wrong at Spurs. They sacked Thomas Frank, thinking they were going to get this short-term fix from Tudor, but they have got a guy who has had a short-term shocker.

“Liverpool are far from convincing either, mind you. It is not impossible that Spurs scramble a win here because Arne Slot’s side were lousy in Turkey on Tuesday.

“Slot has got the second leg against Galatasaray to think about, and they will make changes, but they surely cannot lose to Tottenham, can they?”

Chris Sutton’s prediction: 2-0.

Supercomputer predicts another defeat for Spurs

Sutton is far from the only one predicting a Liverpool victory on Sunday, with Opta’s AI model making a similar forecast.

The supercomputer handed Spurs a meagre 16.1% chance of victory against the Reds, who were given a 65.1% chance of winning the match.

But these are only predictions and Tottenham must pay little attention to them. Liverpool can surely be got at, as seen in their recent outings against Wolves and Galatasaray.

If Spurs can put up a fight, they might well earn a vital win for the first time in 2026.

Micky Van de Ven has reflected on the events that unfolded in Madrid on Tuesday and has made an honest admission on how he is feeling mentally as things continue to go from bad to worse for Tottenham.

The Lilywhites have now lost all four matches under Igor Tudor, are all but eliminated from the Champions League and are in real danger of losing their Premier League status.

More worringly, there is no light at the end of the tunnel for the Lilywhites, who are winless in the league since the start of 2026.

Tudor is now under threat of being sacked by Spurs, just a few weeks after replacing Thomas Frank at the helm, and one Tottenham star has admitted that these are extremely troubling times at N17.

Micky van de Ven admits Tottenham had ‘doomsday scenario’ against Atletico Madrid

Atletico raced into a 4-0 lead just 22 minutes into the game, and Antonin Kinsky, who was making his Champions League debut, was embarrassingly taken off just 17 minutes into the encounter, after making two poor errors.

When asked about his teammate coming off in tears, Van de Ven told Ziggo Sport: “It’s terrible for him too, he’s making his debut. You wouldn’t wish this on anyone.”

The Tottenham centre-back himself slipped for one of the home side’s early goals, and he confessed that all that could have gone wrong went wrong for the Lilywhites at the start of the first leg.

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Reflecting on Tuesday’s tie, he said: “Terrible, to be honest: a doomsday scenario. Everything that could go wrong in the first twenty minutes went wrong. Everyone slips, including me. Those are moments you simply can’t do anything about. I can’t just stand here and start blaming the pitch.”

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Van de Ven admits he is ‘completely done with’ looking at his phone

The Netherlands international confessed that being dealt one blow after another has knocked the stuffing out of him and his Tottenham teammates.

The centre-back revealed that he has even stopped checking his phone, given how badly things have been going at the club over recent months.

When asked about Tottenham’s current predicament, Van de Ven said: “I could, of course, give the standard talk that we all have to stick together and work hard, but we’re just being dealt a blow after a blow. It’s just really difficult.

“We have an important match this weekend that I can’t be at, because I’m suspended, of course. But it’s a truly terrible time. How am I feeling mentally? It’s tough, I can tell you. Really tough. I have to keep going; this is life. I’m not on my phone anymore; I’m completely done with it. Only family and stuff.”

Antonin Kinsky’s former goalkeeper coach has shared what he said to the Tottenham shot-stopper before and after his Champions League debut.

The Czech shot-stopper had to wait nearly five months to start a game for Tottenham and was handed a big chance to stake his claim for the number one role in a Champions League tie away at Atletico Madrid.

Yet, what followed was a disastrous 17 minutes for the 22-year-old, who was hauled off by Igor Tudor after making two early mistakes.

Some of Kinsky’s Tottenham teammates rushed to console the young goalkeeper as he made his way down the tunnel in tears after being substituted.

Antonin Kinsky’s former coach was ‘completely stunned’ by Tottenham nightmare

Martin Shejbal, who was the Czech shot-stopper’s goalkeeping coach at Pardubice, described the youngster’s Champions League debut as a ‘tragedy’.

He revealed that he got in touch with the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper both before and after the events of Tuesday night at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Shejbal told FlashScore: “Antonin and I still have a close relationship, and he messaged me in the morning to say he’d be starting. I told my close friends that Tony was making his comeback. And 15 minutes later, it was all over… I felt completely stunned. It was a real sporting tragedy.”

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When asked if Kinsky contacted him after the match, Shejbal said: “I messaged him during the match, when I saw what had happened. But he hasn’t replied yet. I understand that, I’d probably react the same way. I think he’ll get in touch again after some time.

“After a moment like that, you just need your own space. But I’m glad to see a wave of solidarity among goalkeepers worldwide. So many true icons have reached out. Peter Schmeichel, Joe Hart, David De Gea – these are men who have something to say about it. That’s why I believe Tonda will bounce back soon, especially when he sees these guys standing behind him.”

Martin Shejbal says he would not have taken off Kinsky

The Tottenham star’s former coach claimed that he would not have taken the goalkeeper off despite his nightmare start to the game.

However, Shejbal also defended Igor Tudor’s decision, suggesting that the Croat had little choice but to change something, given the way the game was going.

When asked what he would advise a head coach in a situation like the one with Kinsky, Shejbal said: “It was a rare situation, and even with hindsight, I wouldn’t have intervened for an immediate substitution. When a keeper is in goal, he’s waiting for every moment to make up for a mistake. Usually, luck swings back his way. But even though I say that, I certainly don’t want to join the criticism of the coach that’s coming from all sides.

“Everyone’s criticising Tudor now, saying he’s ruined the young keeper’s career. But I don’t really think that’s the case. I don’t believe the substitution was aimed specifically at Tonda. The score was 3-0, and you simply need to do something.

“It was a bit like an ice hockey situation. Sometimes you send a player out to start a fight or swap the goalie to shake things up. The match looked lost, but you still want to try to turn it around somehow. He chose this solution. In a way, I understand him.”

Tottenham Hotspur have settled on their top choice to replace Igor Tudor, but they have work to do to get their desired managerial target through the door.

According to various sources, Spurs are now considering all their options regarding Tudor, who has overseen four straight losses since taking over in North London.

According to reports, Tudor has now lost the support of the Spurs dressing room, with the players alleged to have been shocked by his selections and approach.

The Lilywhites have now reportedly made a big decision as they consider making a second managerial change in less than a month.

A couple of days ago, it emerged that some at Tottenham view Sean Dyche as the ideal option to get a response from a set of players who are lacking in confidence.

A new report in The Sun has now claimed that the former Burnley boss is now the ‘leading candidate’ to replace Tudor if Spurs do pull the plug on the 47-year-old.

It is revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are likely to appoint a temporary stopgap if they do decide to get rid of the Croat.

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Dyche is now in ‘pole position’ to get the job, but it is revealed that the North Londoners would have to convince the 54-year-old of the attraction of the job, given that the club is in a downward spiral.

Unfortunately, other reports indicate that Dyche might not want the Tottenham job because he isn’t keen on a short-term position.

How long is Tudor expected to remain in charge?

The Sun make it clear that Spurs have not yet made a final decision on the future of Tudor, despite the embarrassing Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

The former Juventus boss took the press conference ahead of the Liverpool clash, and the outlet reveals that he is unlikely to be sacked before Sunday’s game at Anfield.

According to some sources, Tudor is expected to be given until the March international break to save his Tottenham job.

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Wayne Rooney has delivered a scathing verdict on Tottenham Hotspur’s struggling squad, while Gary Neville has offered a contrasting view on what the players actually need during the club’s fight against relegation.

It is all to play for at Tottenham Hotspur this season, with relegation looking like a real possibility for the north London club.

Spurs need to start getting wins on the board, with just nine games left before the curtain falls on the 2025/26 Premier League season – already one of the worst in the club’s history.

A trip to Liverpool is never an easy task, but that is the challenge facing Tottenham this weekend as a side short on confidence, following a 5-2 drubbing in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, looks to turn its season around.

Tottenham players criticised as Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict

Speaking on The Overlap, former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney took aim at the Tottenham players, labelling their performances and overall attitude as an “absolute disgrace”.

Rooney was once of the opinion that Spurs would avoid relegation a few weeks ago, but has now changed his opinion following the club’s recent run of results, now expressing his belief that they will be relegated.

He did, however, claim that the Tottenham squad needed a presence like Roy Keane to “batter them” to provoke a reaction in their fight against the drop.

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He said: “Those players need to look at themselves, I think they have been an absolute disgrace, I do.

“The performances, the attitude, the lack of desire, the lack of fight, the lack of anything in them.

“I was watching the Palace game last week and I really felt sorry for Tottenham fans. They are not even angry anymore; they are disappointed and sad.

“Them players need to look at themselves, this is a disgrace. I think they need someone to go in, like Roy, and batter them. They need some fear put into them.”

Spurs debate continues as Gary Neville questions Igor Tudor’s approach

Gary Neville, however, disagreed with Rooney’s assessment. The former full-back argued that the approach Rooney suggested is similar to the one being used by Igor Tudor during his interim spell in charge – one that has failed to spark a positive reaction from the Tottenham squad.

Explaining his view on The Overlap, Neville stated that the players would not respond to aggressive management and instead require stronger man-management.

He said: “I am not sure, I am not sure they will respond to that at all. Those players do not give two f**** about being shouted at. Tudor, I think, has given them a bit of a hard time in the public and I do not think they have liked that at all.

“He has tried to go in and be a bit harder, more regimented and disciplined, it is not working, they are rejecting him. They will need someone to go in who has got more of a man-management ability.”

Neville’s assessment is not entirely wrong, at least according to reports that claim Tudor’s style has alienated a few Tottenham players.

Spurs are still aiming to give the Croat time, but it might not be long before they eventually pull the plug should results not improve.

After the Liverpool clash on Sunday, Nottingham Forest are up next – a game that could very much seal Spurs’ Premier League fate.

Tottenham Hotspur have acknowledged growing relegation concerns in a communication sent to supporters about season tickets.

Tottenham Hotspur will never have expected to find themselves right in the thick of a relegation battle this season.

But sadly, that is the case for them, with one point the difference between themselves and fellow London rivals West Ham United.

The focus now is on turning their fortunes around, even though recent form under Igor Tudor leaves little hope of that happening.

Spurs are without a win under the Croatian and are winless in 2026 so far, compounding their misery.

Tottenham email to season ticket holders acknowledges relegation concerns

It remains to be seen where Tottenham will be playing their football next season. There is a real possibility that their top-flight status, which they have held for 49 years, could be relinquished if results on the pitch continue to falter.

The club has now acknowledged the situation in north London in a recent email sent to season ticket holders.

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The message stated: “As previously communicated, General Admission Season Ticket Renewals for 2026/27 open today (Thursday 12 March).

“In line with our Ticketing Charter published in March 2024, we are committed to opening renewals by no later than 15 March each year.

“We recognise the seriousness of the current league position of our men’s team and, following discussions with our Fan Advisory Board and the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust, can confirm the renewal window for 2026/27 will now remain open for an extended period until Sunday 7 June to ensure fans have full clarity on next season before renewing.

“Everyone at the Club remains absolutely steadfast in our collective commitment to improve our Premier League position and finish the current season as strongly as possible.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your incredible support during this time.”

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Spurs face crucial Liverpool test in relegation battle

Spurs are now gearing up for a Premier League clash with Liverpool this weekend as their fight for survival continues.

It is a pivotal match for the Lilywhites, who will be desperate to pick up more points than both Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, who take on Fulham and Manchester City, respectively.

Thus far this season, Tottenham have stayed clear of the relegation zone itself. However, before they kick a ball this matchweek, they could find themselves in 18th place should Forest and West Ham win their respective clashes.