BREAKING NEWS: Tottenham forced to turn back to Thomas Frank as Igor Tudor edges closer to the sack

Tottenham forced to turn back to Thomas Frank as Igor Tudor edges closer to the sack

Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to seriously consider parting ways with manager Igor Tudor, as pressure continues to build on the Croatian coach amid the club’s alarming slide toward the Premier League relegation zone.

Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, who held the top executive role at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy that advises elite clubs, believes a managerial change could potentially act as the “catalyst” Spurs need to turn their season around.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness explained that while stability is normally important for any struggling club, Tottenham’s current situation appears increasingly toxic and may require drastic action.

According to Wyness, Tottenham may already regret the decision that led to Tudor’s appointment in the first place. He suggested that the club might have been better off sticking with Brentford manager Thomas Frank, who had previously been linked with the job before Spurs opted to go in a different direction.

Despite that view, Wyness admitted that once a club commits to a manager, the natural instinct is to support him and allow time for his ideas to take hold.

However, Tottenham’s worrying decline in recent weeks has intensified the pressure surrounding the club.

Wyness explained that the atmosphere around Spurs currently feels extremely tense, with both players and staff experiencing the weight of expectation as results continue to disappoint.

He suggested that when clubs find themselves in such situations, panic can easily set in at boardroom level.

Executives may begin to feel the urge to make quick decisions simply to show supporters that they are trying everything possible to change the team’s fortunes.

That kind of reaction, often described as a “knee-jerk decision,” is common when teams drift dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Another factor often discussed in football is the idea of a “new manager bounce,” where a change in leadership provides an immediate boost in performances and results.

Wyness questioned whether Tottenham had already hoped for that bounce when Tudor arrived.

If that initial uplift has not materialised, he believes the club might consider whether bringing in someone new — possibly a figure with strong ties to Tottenham — could help unite the dressing room and the fanbase.

He argued that fan support is crucial during difficult periods.

If supporters feel more connected to a new appointment, it could help create a sense of unity and renewed belief around the club.

At present, Wyness warned that the mood at Tottenham is extremely negative.

He described the environment as “poisonous,” suggesting that the tension inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is making it an unhappy place for players, staff, and supporters alike.

The former Everton executive believes a managerial change might help reset that atmosphere and restore some positivity.

According to Wyness, a new appointment could potentially galvanise the supporters, bringing them together behind the team at a time when unity is desperately needed.

Meanwhile, Tudor’s immediate future may depend heavily on Tottenham’s upcoming fixtures.

Sources have indicated that the Croatian manager could face the sack during the March international break if Spurs fail to show signs of improvement.

The international window is often seen as a convenient moment for clubs to make managerial changes, as it provides extra time to organise transitions without the pressure of weekly matches.

Even if Tottenham were to make a change during that period, the club may still prefer to wait until the summer to appoint their next long-term manager.

Before the international break arrives, however, Tudor still has a small window to save his job.

Spurs are scheduled to play three crucial matches, including two high-profile Premier League clashes against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.

Those fixtures could prove decisive in determining whether Tudor remains in charge or whether Tottenham decide a drastic change is required to rescue their troubled season.