Highlights: Spurs collapse in Madrid after keeper Kinski hooks after 17 minutes
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The Croatian manager may have only been in charge of seven games, but he oversaw five disastrous defeats, with his only win coming as part of a two-legged exit from the UEFA Champions League.
However, the club must struggle and is in dire need of a manager who can help secure their stay in the Premier League.
With that in mind, here are the runners and riders who will be in the race to replace Tudor as Spurs manager.
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Mauricio Pochettino
The 54-year-old may currently be coaching the U.S. national team, but he has been linked with a move to the Spurs several times this season.
During his last spell, he transformed the club from a perennial underachiever to a Champions League finalist.
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‘We gave them three goals’ – Danso regrets Spurs’ first-half mistakes
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Sean Dyche
The former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest manager has a reputation for crisis management and that is exactly what Spurs need right now.
However, Dyche’s pragmatic style of play runs counter to the DNA most fans expect from the club.
Dyche’s reputation as a long-ball specialist could work against him from day one.
roberto de zerbi
Roberto de Zerbi impressed at Brighton & Hove Albion and, although he failed to steal a spot in French football’s top team from Paris Saint-Germain, he assembled a talented squad at Marseille.
There was a time when he was one of the most coveted managers in the world and his appealing style of play could prove popular at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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“He couldn’t motivate the team” – Lawrence reacts to reports of De Zerbi’s resignation
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But there is a sense that de Zerbi is introducing an element of confusion. Is that really what the Spurs need right now?
That would be a big risk, but there could also be an even bigger reward if they decide to use De Zerbi.
robbie keene
Robbie Keane carved his name into Spurs legend through his two successful spells with the club between 2002 and 2011.
He is currently testing his skills as a manager and has given good reviews as manager of Hungarian side Ferencvaros.
Keane’s side have reached the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League and are top of the Hungarian first division, NB I.
He would also be a popular choice among Spurs fans looking for a manager with familiarity with the club.
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Highlights: Atleti advance to the last eight despite losing in the second leg to a strong Spurs side
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ryan mason
The Spurs have turned to Ryan Mason to get out of sticky situations before, and they could do it again.
Mason served as the club’s interim manager in both 2021 and 2023 and was not disgraced on both occasions, securing seventh place in the 2020/21 season and eighth in 2022/23.
However, he struggled to take charge of West Bromwich Albion earlier this season and was sacked after just seven months.
harry redknapp
Harry Redknapp will become another favorite among Spurs’ die-hard fans after helping the club reach the Champions League with an iconic line-up in 2009/10.
He also has extensive experience fighting relegation from his time at Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth and West Ham United.
However, Redknapp stepped down from management in 2017 and has spent more time at the racecourse than in the dugout in recent years.
It may be a popular choice, but is it a wise choice?
