Relegation Reality: Tottenham Part Ways with Tudor Amid 13-Match Winless Run

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the departure of interim head coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent, ending a turbulent 44-day reign that has left the North London club embroiled in a Premier League relegation battle.

The decision, confirmed on Sunday, March 29, 2026, follows a disastrous run of results and comes just one week after a damaging 3-0 home defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest, a result that left Spurs 17th in the table and only one point above the drop zone.

Tudor’s tenure, which began on February 14 following the dismissal of Thomas Frank, was characterized by tactical instability and a failure to secure a single Premier League victory.

Of his seven matches in all competitions, the Croatian oversaw five defeats, including a high-scoring 7-5 aggregate exit from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Atlético Madrid.

While Spurs showed flashes of resilience in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool and a spirited 3-2 second-leg win over Atlético, the club’s league form—marked by a 13-game winless streak, their worst since 1934—ultimately made his position untenable.

In an official statement, the club confirmed: "We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect. Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach. We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly. We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time."

The reference to bereavement follows the passing of Tudor’s father, Mario, news of which the coach received immediately following the Forest defeat.

The dismissal marks Tudor's second sacking of the 2025/26 season, following his earlier departure from Juventus.

His brief spell in London was further complicated by a severe injury crisis that sidelined key creative outlets James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, leaving the squad devoid of the technical depth required to execute his high-intensity demands.

With only seven league matches remaining, the Tottenham board now faces a critical appointment to avoid a first relegation from the top flight since 1977.

Tottenham are not scheduled to play again until April 12, when they travel to face Sunderland.

This two-week international break provides a vital window for the club to finalize a successor, with early reports linking Sean Dyche, Mauricio Pochettino, and Roberto De Zerbi to the vacancy.

For now, first-team coach Bruno Saltor is expected to oversee training as the club navigates one of the most precarious periods in its modern history.