It might not have been the wisest idea for Igor Tudor to opt for a nautical reference. “The boat is going in the direction I want,” said the Tottenham manager.
Joe Cole insists what Archie Gray did for Tottenham vs Crystal Palace on Thursday highlighted a “massive problem” for Spurs in their relegation scrap.
Gray provided an excellent assist for Dominic Solanke to give Spurs the lead, but the hosts then capitulated in staggering style.
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Tottenham find themselves firmly in a relegation battle after losing 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace, leading fans to call for Igor Tudor's sacking after only three games in charge
Dominic Solanke fired Spurs into the lead but a wild nine-minute spell in which Micky van de Ven was sent off and Palace scored three times condemned them to another loss.
Barcelona have already held initial talks over the surprise signing of a Tottenham player Spurs will be banking on to win promotion back into the Premier League next season, according to reports.
Igor Tudor is already under pressure at Tottenham, though a decision on his imminent future as interim head coach appears to have been made
Leeds United and West Ham United are reportedly poised to swoop for AZ Alkmaar sensation Troy Parrott.
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