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Igor Tudor's managerial stint at Tottenham was short and not-so-sweet, though there are other managers who have left their roles in under 44 days
Igor Tudor manages Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom, on March 5, 2026.
Igor Tudor's stint with Tottenham was the fourth shortest by any Premier League manager(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The ten shortest Premier League managerial reigns as Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham
Igor Tudor left Tottenham on March 29 after a disastrous stint at Spurs that failed to provide the Premier League survival spark the team desperately needed. His departure was announced by mutual consent following a series of tactical disagreements and a lack of improvement in the team's overall league standing, with the north Londoners down in 17th place.
Quique Sánchez Flores, Watford, 85 days: During his second spell at the club in 2019, the Spaniard managed just a single victory in ten league games before the board decided to pull the plug. Despite his previous popularity with the fans, the lack of defensive stability meant his return ended in a swift dismissal.
Bob Bradley, Swansea City, 85 days: As the first American to manage in the division, Bradley struggled to adapt his style and the Swans conceded nearly three goals per game under his watch. He was relieved of his duties after winning only two of his 11 matches, leaving the club deep in the relegation zone following a stint between October and December 2016.
Nathan Jones, Southampton, 84 days: Moving from Luton Town to the South Coast in November 2022, Jones struggled to win over the dressing room or the fanbase during his miserable tenure. After losing seven out of his eight Premier League games and delivering several bizarre post-match interviews, he was dismissed with the club rooted to the bottom of the table.
Frank de Boer, Crystal Palace, 77 days: The Dutchman holds the unenviable record of the worst start to a season in Premier League history after losing four games in 2017 without scoring a goal. His tactical approach never took root at Selhurst Park, resulting in a sacking that remains a cautionary tale for tactical overhauls.
René Meulensteen, Fulham, 75 days: After stepping up from his role as assistant to replace Martin Jol in December 2013, Meulensteen oversaw a 13-game period of inconsistent results that failed to lift Fulham out of trouble. The club’s owners eventually opted for the more disciplined approach of Felix Magath, ending Meulensteen’s brief time in the spotlight.
Javi Gracia, Leeds United, 69 days: Appointed in February 2023 in a desperate attempt to keep Leeds in the top flight, Gracia initially started well but saw his side’s form fall off a cliff. Following a string of heavy defeats where the team conceded a record number of goals in a single month, he was let go in favor of Sam Allardyce.
Igor Tudor, Tottenham, 44 days: The Croatian secured only one win in seven games across all competitions during his stint in charge of Spurs, having been brought in to replace Thomas Frank in February. In the Premier League specifically, he suffered four defeats in five matches, a run of form that made his position untenable within six weeks.
Les Reed, Charlton Athletic, 40 days: Reed's short stint in South London saw Charlton plummet toward the bottom of the table. A poor league run coupled with an embarrassing cup exit led to his dismissal on Christmas Eve in 2006.
Ange Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest, 39 days: The Australian’s brief tenure at the City Ground, having been brought in in September 2025, was characterised by an expansive style of play that left the defence completely exposed. After conceding 18 goals in just eight matches and failing to record a single win, Forest acted quickly to change course, sacking Postecoglou on October 18.
Sam Allardyce, Leeds United, 30 days: Allardyce was parachuted in for the final month of the 2022/23 season with the sole mission of keeping Leeds in the top flight. He earned just one point from a possible twelve and, following the club's confirmed relegation, he left his post after exactly thirty days.