The stakes could not be higher for Tottenham as they face the very real prospect of playing Championship football next season. Having already cycled through Thomas Frank and Tudor this campaign, the next appointment must deliver an immediate impact.
Hoddle’s potential return would be a nostalgic throwback, but whether he can bridge a 20-year gap in management remains the big question. With only seven games remaining in the Premier League season, Spurs are running out of time and matches to save their top-flight status.