Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of head coach Igor Tudor, bringing an abrupt end to one of the shortest and most turbulent managerial reigns in the club’s history.
Tudor, who was appointed on February 13, 2026, lasted just 44 days in charge in North London. During that period, he oversaw seven matches in all competitions, enduring a difficult run that ultimately sealed his fate.
In the Premier League, Tottenham failed to win a single game under Tudor, recording one draw and four defeats from five matches. The team picked up just one point from a possible 15, conceding 20 goals and scoring nine, while failing to keep a single clean sheet.
The only bright moment of his tenure came in Europe, where Spurs claimed a spirited 3–2 victory over Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, although they were eventually eliminated 8–5 on aggregate.
Tudor’s departure comes amid a deepening crisis at Tottenham, who are enduring one of the worst campaigns in their history. The club currently sits 17th in the table with 30 points from 31 matches—its joint-lowest return at this stage of a season since 1914/15.
Spurs are now just one point above 18th-placed West Ham United, with the threat of relegation looming large. Their struggles have been compounded by a dreadful run of form, with the team yet to register a league win in 2026.
A 13-match winless streak in the league—comprising five draws and eight defeats—has further highlighted their decline, equalling the club’s second-longest run without a victory, a record that dates back over a century.
Tottenham’s home form has been particularly alarming. They have managed just two wins from 16 matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season and are currently on an eight-game winless run on home soil—the worst record in the league.
The final straw came on March 22, when Spurs suffered a heavy 3–0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, a result that saw Forest leapfrog them in the standings and pushed Tottenham closer to the relegation zone.
With just seven matches remaining, the club has acted decisively in a bid to avoid what would be their first relegation since 1977.
Tottenham now face a critical period as they look to steady the ship and secure their Premier League status before the season reaches its conclusion.
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Story by Samuel Annang | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Erica Odeenyin Odoom
