Tottenham have appointed Igor Tudor as Thomas Frank’s replacement on a short-term deal
Tottenham are in complete disarray at the moment, with the club languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table. The Lilywhites have managed just two wins from their last 16 league matches, a run of form that forced the club to make a change in the dugout earlier last week. The North Londoners ultimately decided to part ways with Thomas Frank after his side suffered yet another home defeat, this time against Newcastle United.
Whether the fans would like to admit it or not, Spurs are firmly embroiled in a relegation battle. The club is barely clinging on and sits just five points above 18th-placed West Ham. To compound the situation, the Lilywhites are the only team yet to register a single league win since the turn of the year, making it increasingly difficult for supporters to believe that relegation can be avoided this season.
Tottenham will hope Igor Tudor works his wonders in the coming months.
Tottenham will hope Igor Tudor works his wonders in the coming months.
The North Londoners have recently confirmed the appointment of Igor Tudor in a bid to steady the ship at N17 and steer the side back to winning ways in the Premier League. The Croatian tactician has arrived on a short-term deal until the end of the season as he looks to turn the club’s fortunes around. He is well known for taking on short-term roles at various clubs and guiding them out of difficult situations. As a result, the Spurs faithful will be hoping for a similar outcome as he takes charge of the Lilywhites for the remainder of the campaign.
Tottenham get slammed for appointing Igor Tudor as interim manager
Tottenham fans are unsure what to expect from Igor Tudor as he prepares to take over the reins from Thomas Frank. The Croatian tactician’s previous role was at Juventus, where he was sacked midway through the current season in October. While there may be several question marks surrounding his appointment, his primary objective is clear: to keep the Lilywhites in the Premier League and change the club’s trajectory at N17.
Teddy Sheringham, however, does not have complete faith in the appointment due to Tudor’s lack of Premier League experience. Speaking on Peek.com (via Matt Gray), Sheringham said,
“I can’t believe it. I really cannot believe this appointment. Has he got any experience with the Premier League? Yes, proven manager with different clubs, Marseille, Juventus, yes, I hear it. What do they want to win the Champions League? Is that what they’re bringing him in for? I cannot believe this. They’re in a relegation battle in the Premier League. Does he know anything about who they’ve got to play in the next few games?”
The club legend added,
“Does he know anything about Brentford? Does he know anything about Aston Villa? Does he know anything? Yes, he’s going to understand football, but does he know anything about the Premier League? This game is going to hit him fast. Who makes these decisions, I can’t have it. This puts even more pressure on the situation.”
Sheringham believes that Igor Tudor is not the right man to guide the club out of a relegation battle due to his lack of Premier League experience. The club legend claims that the Croatian tactician does not have sufficient time to adapt to the demands of English football and could struggle to make an immediate impact. Sheringham also admits that the pressure on Igor Tudor will be immense, with the expectation that he may need to conjure positive results almost out of thin air in the coming weeks.
Fans will need to rally behind Igor Tudor’s Spurs side when they face Arsenal in the North London derby next weekend. It is a must-win game for both teams, as they look to fight for objectives at opposite ends of the league table. Victory in the derby would undoubtedly provide the Croatian tactician with a much-needed boost heading into the final stages of the season, while also easing the scrutiny from the British media, at least for a while.