The list of the ten leading candidates to replace Igor Tudor as Tottenham Hotspur’s interim manager has reportedly emerged after the club’s heavy 5–2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Although the Croatian coach had been expected to remain in charge until the end of the season in an attempt to turn things around, the lack of improvement has left the club’s leadership debating whether they should persist with him or make a change.
Spurs are currently sitting just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League. Tudor’s inconsistent tactical approach—frequent lineup changes and an apparent absence of a consistent game plan—has raised serious doubts about his future. The former Juventus and Hajduk Split coach was initially appointed to replace Thomas Frank, but patience with him appears to be running thin.
In the four matches he has overseen, Tottenham have suffered defeats in all of them while conceding 14 goals. His pledge to spark an immediate turnaround has yet to be fulfilled. While Tudor cannot shoulder all the blame for the club’s struggles, bookmakers have reportedly suspended betting on his potential dismissal. Meanwhile, according to Bookies.com, speculation about possible interim replacements has intensified—especially after his post-match remarks failed to lift the mood in a clearly demoralized dressing room.
One name linked with the role is Scott Parker, who is currently battling relegation with Burnley. With the Lancashire side facing a difficult fight to stay up, Parker’s position at Turf Moor already appears uncertain. A move to Tottenham could potentially offer him a better chance of survival, and the resilience he has managed to extract from his Burnley squad in recent weeks might translate more effectively with the stronger resources available at Spurs.
