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Tottenham's Tudor on Brink of Dismissal After 5-2 Loss

3/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Igor Tudor, Tottenham Hotspur's interim manager, faces dismissal after a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Tudor has lost all four matches since taking over.
Tudor started goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who was substituted after 17 minutes due to errors.
Jamie O'Hara, former Tottenham Hotspur player, criticized Tudor's tactics and called for his sacking.
Spurs' hierarchy is considering a managerial change, with discussions planned with players about Tudor's future as relegation looms.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, Tottenham Hotspur sacked manager Juande Ramos after a dismal start, winning only two of 11 matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. Chairman Daniel Levy faced backlash as the club struggled with managerial instability, reflecting a broader trend in the Premier League where swift changes often occur amid relegation fears, impacting team morale and fan support.

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Story summary

Igor Tudor, Tottenham Hotspur's interim manager, faces dismissal after a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Tudor has lost all four matches since taking over.
Tudor started goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who was substituted after 17 minutes due to errors.
Jamie O'Hara, former Tottenham Hotspur player, criticized Tudor's tactics and called for his sacking.
Spurs' hierarchy is considering a managerial change, with discussions planned with players about Tudor's future as relegation looms.

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