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Tottenham boss Igor Tudor concedes he's not in north London to enjoy himself, but instead to get results as he seeks to make an immediate impact with the club is free fall

New Tottenham boss Igor Tudor admits he's not enjoyed his early days as manager because he's "here to work" as he underlined his laser focus from now until the end of the season.

The Croatian has been hired and tasked with steadying the ship over the coming months and will begin his tenure with a north London derby on Sunday. The atmosphere in and around Tottenham had become increasingly volatile in the final weeks of Thomas Frank's tenure before his dismissal.

He had struggled for wins at home, leading to numerous outings which finished with jeers from the crowd. Tudor is only a short-term appointment but needs to restore a sense of calm and swiftly improve results.

A run of one win in 11 games has seen the club spiral down the table and they are now just five points above the bottom three. It represents another season of struggle but Tudor has maintained he is 100% sure Tottenham will be a Premier League club next season.

He said: "I didn't enjoy (my first days) because I'm not here to enjoy. I'm here to work. It's the first moment and there's work to do. It's a privilege to be here."

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Tudor's last job ended in October as he was shown the door by Juventus after just 24 games. Prior to that the Croatian, who won the Champions League as a player, had a good track record of making an immediate impact when taking on a new role, which he'll need to do in London.

The head coach himself couldn't give any insight as to how or why he gets results so quickly. "I don't know. I do my job, Nothing special," he said. "I do the things I believe is important. Nothing more, nothing less. Each coach has his own style to achieve the results. I have my style which I believe is the best. It’s never the same because there are always different characteristics, different clubs and different culture.

"Not even of the league but the club. Some clubs like this kind of football, some like this. You need to resolve the problems. Everywhere the problems, if you go to the best clubs in the world you believe there are not problems there but there are problems there like in the third division. It’s all about how you resolve the problems in a very quick time. Not easy but it’s okay."

After facing Arsenal Tottenham will make the short trip across London to Fulham. Before the next international break they'll also take on Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham are in danger of being relegated from the Premier League after a turbulent season and Jamie Carragher insists it wouldn't be a surprise to see them go down

Jamie Carragher has torn into Tottenham as fears grow over their top-flight status, warning they are 'not too big or good' to go down and that their relegation would be the most 'embarrassing' of any team in the Premier League era.

Spurs have endured another calamitous domestic campaign after finishing 17th last season and currently sit just two places and five points above the relegation zone. Thomas Frank was appointed as the club's new head coach last summer and paid the price for the team's poor form with his job earlier this month.

Igor Tudor has been installed on a contract until the end of the season with a remit of keeping Tottenham in the division - something which would have been unfathomable at the beginning of the campaign.

But Carragher now says nobody would be surprised to see them slip through the trapdoor after watching them this term.

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“It is often said that a club are too big, or even too good, to go down. No one is making that claim about Tottenham Hotspur,” the former Liverpool defender wrote in The Telegraph.

“The fear that prompted the end of Thomas Frank’s unhappy reign is justified. Watching Spurs, and comparing their current form to third-bottom West Ham United – a team who recently won at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – warrants the suggestion they are on the verge of catastrophe.

“If they drop into the Championship it would be the most shocking descent of the Premier League era, and the most embarrassing for a club of such wealth and stature since Denis Law’s back-heel for Manchester City sent Manchester United into the old Second Division in 1974.

“Analysing the quality of the squad Igor Tudor leads for the first time in this weekend’s North London Derby, the scale of the challenge is obvious.

“The concern is the prolonged dip under his two immediate predecessors, and how soon that can be reversed. There is no escaping the shadow of the dreaded “R word” at Spurs. Relegation is possible. Add “ridiculous” or “reprehensible” and plain “rubbish” to the valid descriptions of their record over the past 27 months, which has led them to this perilous situation.”

Carragher goes on to agree with Tottenham over the decision to sack Frank, although the Sky Sports pundit points out that a coach with his organisational qualities would usually be a boost to any club bidding to attain survival.

He does, though, have concerns over Tudor, who despite impressing in Italy during spells with Juventus, has no Premier League experience and is now in the midst of a survival fight.

It is stressed that Tudor has to hit the ground running - no mean feat when his first obligation in charge of Tottenham is a north London derby against Arsenal.

Carragher added: “Despite Tudor’s success in Italy, there is an element of risk when appointing a coach who might need a period to adapt to English football. Spurs do not have any time.

“Since the Premier League formed in 1992, of the original “big five” who initiated its formation, only Everton have flirted with relegation.

“What was until recently considered unthinkable for Tottenham is now conceivable. Tudor does not just need to hit the ground running. He needs to start his reign like an Olympic sprinter to keep Spurs out of the bottom three.”

Swedish politician Mikael Damberg used Tottenham as an analogy for Sweden's economic struggles, branding both as 'Spursy' in a jaw-dropping speech while in parliament

Swedish politician Mikael Damberg has launched an extraordinary swipe on Tottenham, comparing the struggles to his country's economic woes. During what appears to be an official parliamentary address, Damberg used the north London club as a curious yet seemingly fitting comparison for how Sweden have and could continue to falter.

When speaking to the chamber about Sweden's challenges, his remarks translate to English as: "I naturally think of Tottenham Hotspur, also known as Spurs, it is one of England's most distinguished and rich clubs with an enormous stadium, dedicated and large supporter base - everything to be considered a 'top team'.

"Despite this, Tottenham find themselves in crisis. They are fighting at the bottom of the table, just a few points above the relegation zone. Not because they lack resources or benefits, but because they have squandered opportunities.

"Due to making wrong decisions, general jerkiness and thinking in the short-term, they have lost their direction and stability."

"The club have been given the name 'Spursy', [which is] when you have opportunities but get no results. Madame Speaker that is precisely how the Minister of Finance is handling the Swedish economy.

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"Sweden has the power, ability and resources. We have the companies, workforce and innovation capabilities. Conditions exits for the Swedish economy to prosper."

He added: "The government risks making Sweden 'Spursy'. That won't do. Sweden cannot perform like Tottenham." Whilst put rather bluntly, Damberg's evaluation of the club isn't wide of the mark, with repeated poor decisions leaving them in a dangerous position.

Igor Tudor has been appointed as caretaker manager with the single objective of dragging Tottenham clear of this mess and away from the drop zone, following Thomas Frank's dismal record of just two victories from 17 Premier League matches.

The escape attempt begins this Sunday afternoon with the incredibly daunting prospect of a north London derby against league leaders Arsenal.

In his opening press conference as boss, Tudor made a fleeting reference to that fixture whilst also addressing the issues he's already encountering and his potential remedy.

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He said: "The situation is not easy, because, as you know better than me, we have a lot of injured players, so we need first to find the best system, the suit for the players that are available in this moment.

"So, a very particular moment, maybe this can sound strange, but I believe that the thing that we need to be focused on is the training. So, the training from today, that's the key, because, as I always like to say, Sunday and the game is a consequence of the training."

Two players unavailable for selection are Sweden internationals Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski. Given this, the pair are expected to be referenced when Damberg's remarks are discussed.

'I watched Igor Tudor manage in Italy - this is what I think about his Tottenham appointment'

New Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is getting ready for a challenging first match against rivals Arsenal but is accustomed to taking over teams mid-season

Igor Tudor has been named as Tottenham's head coach through to the season's conclusion. And an Italian football specialist has provided some insight into what supporters can anticipate following the manager's short stints with Juventus and Lazio.

Following Thomas Frank's untenable situation, Tudor was brought in to tackle the crisis until the campaign finishes. Spurs are perilously positioned near the drop zone, with their upcoming Premier League fixture being a challenging north London derby at home to rivals Arsenal.

The Croatian has no previous managerial experience in England, though he's well-versed in taking charge of clubs mid-season. His most recent role was in Turin, where he enjoyed initial success before struggling at the start of the current term.

Daniele Fisichella, an expert on Italian football, observed Tudor's approach with both Juventus and Lazio, another of his recent clubs. While plenty of fans may be unfamiliar with the 47-year-old prior to his appointment, Fisichella believes matters will progress smoothly.

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Fisichella told football.london: "It's a great chance for him. It's a chance to go to the best league in the world, midway through the season, to a team that needs an identity and needs a proverbial kick on the backside, which I'm sure he's going to give them.

"He's a manager who is very direct. He's very honest, open, sometimes perhaps even too much if you like. He always speaks his mind. He might come across as a little bit brash, but I don't think he will sit on the fence.

"This is a man who can fix you a problem. At Juventus last year, he came in in March and achieved the results. He qualified them for the Champions League, which was what he needed to do. This was in nine games, only losing one.

"When he came to Lazio, they were a team that was doing a slow build-up, keep possession, keep the ball, the players perhaps were not as aggressive. In only a few games he managed to transform Lazio into a much more proactive and pressing side."

Tudor's spell with Juventus didn't conclude on good terms. He was dismissed in October last year following an eight-match winless streak. However, Fisichella believes there were mitigating circumstances behind this collapse. He continued: "There have been some issues with him as well, but I think maybe in the end he was given a bad hand.

"He wanted Juventus to buy a playmaker in the summer and they didn't. We also have to say that this season, when Tudor was in charge, Juventus had a very, very tough run of fixtures. The expectations perhaps were a bit high, although I think he didn't help himself with some choices and a bit of confusion."

What constitutes success for the new Spurs manager is yet to be determined. His team remain in the Champions League and whilst lifting that trophy would be a significant challenge, Fisichella doesn't dismiss the possibility of Tottenham advancing deeper into the tournament.

"If the aim is to win the Champions League, well, I think Tudor might struggle with that," he said. "Although potentially there could be a tie with Galatasaray or Juventus in the last 16, so maybe it is not impossible for them to progress."

Tottenham are reportedly set to lose a major sponsor this summer, with the club's ongoing battle against relegation and inability to land key transfer targets set to cost the club financially

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly lost a major sponsor in a significant setback for the Lewis family that could see the club forfeit millions. Spurs' current relegation fight and failure to secure priority transfer targets mean the club is preparing for a substantial financial blow in sponsorship revenue.

The Telegraph reports that one of Spurs' longstanding principal sponsors has informed the club their partnership will terminate this summer, irrespective of whether the north London side stay in the Premier League. They suggest industry experts are forecasting the financial impact will run into the 'tens of millions' whatever division Spurs find themselves in next term.

The publication claims to be aware of which company will sever ties next summer, but is unable to disclose it owing to contractual confidentiality. They state the arrangement has generated millions for Spurs throughout its duration, with other sponsors reportedly reviewing their own partnerships.

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The report suggests multiple factors contributed to the key sponsor's withdrawal, including last season's decision to prioritise the Europa League over Premier League survival. Ange Postecoglou steered Spurs to their first European Trophy, but concluded the 2024/25 Premier League season in 17th position, and sit just one point higher at present, three points clear of the drop zone.

One source reportedly said: "There has been no explanation from the club or acknowledgement of the domestic performance concerns from the club. Instead, their messaging was focused on the Europa League, which is not the tier of competition global sponsors expect from a so-called 'elite club'."

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The report highlights a diminished appeal regarding the club's recent transfer dealings, with targets such as Eberechi Eze opting for bitter rivals Arsenal instead, whilst Daniel Levy's exit from the club is understood to have created a 'leadership vacuum' at the top. The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has also come under scrutiny from sponsors, with the volume of empty seats presenting an unappealing spectacle for commercial partners.

Thomas Frank was relieved of his duties earlier this month after an underwhelming period in charge following his switch from Brentford.

Igor Tudor has been appointed interim head coach until the end of the campaign, with the former Juventus manager set to take charge of his first match against Arsenal this weekend.

Nottingham Forest and Tottenham have both hired new managers as they fear being dragged into the Premier League relegation zone as West Ham find their feet under Nuno Espirito Santo

With 12 Premier League game weeks remaining, the relegation battle has entered a new phase with new managers, personal vendettas and panicking owners turning up the tension.

West Ham's improved form has thrown a cat amongst the pigeons and turned what had threatened to be a foregone conclusion of a relegation battle into a proper scrap. Now just three points separate the upwardly mobile Hammers, in the drop zone, and Nottingham Forest in 17th, while Tottenham are also feeling the heat after a miserable run that cost Thomas Frank his job.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis pulled the trigger on another manager, firing Sean Dyche before making Vitor Pereira his fourth boss of the 2025/26 season, following Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou. The fact that Pereira started the campaign at Wolves and Nuno is now masterminding West Ham's attempted great escape only makes for a richer narrative.

Burnley are the only side in the Premier League's bottom five not to have sacked a manager this season, with Scott Parker hanging on by a thread after losing to League One Mansfield in the FA Cup. A 3-2 win over Crystal Palace last week was huge for Parker's job security, yet the Clarets still look more than likely to be following Wolves down to the Championship.

There is still the possibility that another side could plummet down the table, too, with the dreadful form of Crystal Palace and Brighton not to be dismissed. Palace sit 13th on 32 points but are in free fall since Oliver Glasner announced his exit in the summer, while Fabian Hurzeler is under pressure with Brighton a place and a point worse off. Leeds are 15th on 30 points and yet feel the most stable of the lot, having stuck by Daniel Farke.

Here Mirror Football takes a look at the Premier League relegation picture involving the bottom five sides, recapping the managerial movement, January signings and recent form to assesses each team's chances of beating the drop.

Wolves are doomed. With one solitary win from 26 games, their first target is to eclipse the miserable performance from Southampton last season (two wins, 12 points). Then it is about preparing for life in the Championship in 2026/27.

The hierarchy appear to have already taken steps in that direction, signing Adam Armstrong from Southampton in January, while they already have Rob Edwards at the helm. Both are proven in the Championship and proven strugglers in the Premier League.

Wolves have kept successive clean sheets, to hint that their porous defence may be marginally less leaky. But 16 goals scored is nine fewer than the next worst side Forest, who they drew 0-0 with last time out, so we're talking baby steps here.

Back to back defeats without scoring against Sunderland and West Ham appeared as though it could spell the end of Parker's time in charge. But a remarkable 3-2 comeback win over Palace last week bought him some more time... until they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Mansfield a few days later and the boos returned.

It's pretty miserable at Turf Moor right now - and that's not just down to Parker. Chairman Alan Pace has annoyed fans by dismissing their concerns as coming from those who "just play this game on a computer somewhere" and have tantrums. He then had to use the programme on Saturday to apologise. Relegation beckons.

The Hammers have been given genuine hope of climbing out of the drop zone through an upturn in form and performances. Three wins and a draw in their last five league games has provided some timely hope after the squad was refreshed in the January transfer window.

The arrivals of attackers Taty Castellanos and Pablo, as well as Nuno favourite Adama Traore and defender Axel Disasi, has challenged those who accused the club of panic-buying. But it is the red-hot form of Crysencio Summerville which has really made a difference, the winger scoring six goals in the past seven games to destroy the over-reliance on Jarrod Bowen.

They have started to reel in the clubs above and a rarely-seen positive atmosphere is building at the London Stadium.

Chaos reigns supreme on the banks of the River Trent. Marinakis is onto his fourth manager of the season after turning to former Wolves boss Pereira after sacking Dyche last week.

"I cannot change a lot in this moment of the season," Pereira said in his first press conference on Tuesday, slightly worryingly. "It's about to put the players comfortable playing in the roles I'm demanding. It's important he players feel they can help the team with their qualities. It's important they express themselves."

Express themselves AND win some points, ideally. Unlike those below them, Forest are playing in Europe, where they face Fenerbahce in a two-legged Europa League play-off, and that has quickly turned from an exciting adventure into a distraction, with two wins in the last 10 league games dragging them down.

They couldn't, could they? Spurs finished 17th last season under Postecoglou but surely didn't think they'd be stuck in a similar position this season after appointing Frank in the summer. The Dane has gone and Tudor is in, a few months after being sacked by Juventus.

Like Forest, they also have to contend with European football, but don't need a play-off after finishing fourth in the Champions League group stage. That is even more miraculous when you consider they are winless in their last eight Premier League games and have won just two from their last 17 in all competitions.

"The team needs, I believe, first of all to get some confidence, to get some courage, but also in the same way, the concrete things in the pitch," Tudor said on Tuesday. "Of course, I'm coming here knowing the situation is not easy, there's no time to find excuses."

Tudor need a result or two to ease the nerves and what better way to start than against Arsenal in the North London Derby on Sunday?

Tottenham held a meeting with supporters on February 3 when many concerns were raised during the final days of Thomas Frank's reign as manager, but the club edited the minutes

Tottenham have been accused of selectively editing the minutes of a fans’ meeting held earlier this month, including taking out a line saying the club “welcomed the input” of supporters.

Representatives of the Spurs board, including chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, met with the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust on February 3, just over a week before Thomas Frank’s dismissal as head coach.

THST says there were a number of specific points raised in the meeting “which the club did not agree to include in the final published version, despite our request”. Among the lines THST says were taken out were: “The club welcomed the input of THST.”

Also edited out, THST claims, was a section outlining fans’ concern at the risk of relegation from the Premier League, and that the belief generated from winning the Europa League last season had now been “lost”.

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One of the missing sections read: "Fans are concerned at the current position and the direction of the club. The team is not winning, and change is not visible. Having watched just four home league wins in a year, this anxiety and pessimism is not surprising.

"Fans are genuinely concerned at the risk of relegation. The belief generated by the Europa League win has now been lost. Fans are concerned at a perceived lack of ambition and at results, performances and the failure to strengthen the team despite injuries to key first team players."

Concerns around the lack of young players coming through, the club’s ability to generate profit and what specific on-field targets lay beneath ‘strategic principles’ set out by the club were also requested to be included but left out, THST said.

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“Publishing a full record of the points raised helps ensure accountability and allows members, and the wider fan-base, to understand how the Trust is fulfilling its role on their behalf,” a statement published on the THST website read. “Transparency is integral to our role and in our dealings with the club.”

Tottenham declined to comment, but sources close to the club indicated there was no intention to sanitise the minutes and had sought to produce a factual account of the matters discussed.

The meeting saw the findings of the trust's recent survey of 4,500 supporters presented. Dissatisfaction is a high among the fanbase, with Spurs sitting 16th in the Premier League with 12 matches to go, five points above the relegation zone.

It is into this situation that Igor Tudor has been parachuted after the sacking of Frank. The Croatian, who was sacked by Juventus in October following an eight-game winless run, has joined Spurs until the end of the season.

His first match will come against rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Tottenham are winless in their last eight Premier League games and have won just two from their last 17 in all competitions.

John Heitinga was drafted in to bolster Tottenham's backroom team last month but the former Everton defender has already left his role following Thomas Frank's sacking

John Heitinga is among a number of staff members who have left Tottenham as the club's new head coach, Igor Tudor, begins to assemble his own backroom team.

The former Juventus chief, 47, has agreed a deal until the end of the season after the decision was made to sack Thomas Frank last week. The Dane left his post after winning only seven games in the Premier League this season, with Spurs currently two places and five points above the relegation zone.

Tudor officially started work on Monday and faces a baptism of fire this weekend when he faces Arsenal in a north London derby in his first game in charge.

He has been joined by some new faces - and that has coincided with Heitinga and others moving on from Tottenham.

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Tudor has been joined his assistant, Ivan Javorcic, physical coach Riccardo Ragnacci and goalkeeping coach Tomislav Rogic. Out the door go Heitinga and Justin Cochrane, while it's understood Chris Haslam and Joe Newton will also not continue as part of Tudor's team.

Heitinga's exit comes just 32 days after the former Everton defender was drafted in to bolster Frank's backroom team, while there was even speculation that he could be asked to step in and lead the first-team should Tottenham choose to hire an interim manager.

The Dutchman has held previous roles with West Ham, Ajax and Liverpool, where he was one of Arne Slot's assistant.

He left his post at Anfield in May, though, just weeks after helping Slot and Co guide the club to the Premier League title.

Heitinga left the club in order to become the head coach in his own right at Ajax. Unfortunately, he was sacked after just 15 matches at the helm with the Dutch giants struggling in the Eredivisie.

Igor Tudor has been appointed as the new Tottenham manager until the end of the season and sporting director Johan Lange has outlined six key objectives for the Croatian

Tottenham Hotspur's sporting director, Johan Lange, has shed light on the decision to appoint Igor Tudor as manager until the end of the season. Tudor was unveiled as Thomas Frank's replacement on Saturday following the Dane's dismissal on Wednesday.

The Lilywhites currently find themselves in 16th place in the Premier League, a mere five points clear of the drop zone. Frank had joined Spurs from Brentford in the summer after the club parted ways with Ange Postecoglou, despite the Australian guiding them to the Europa League.

However, a poor run of form eight months later prompted another managerial change at Tottenham. Tudor comes in having left Juventus earlier this season and boasts previous stints at Marseille and Galatasaray.

In the statement announcing his appointment, Lange outlined the six key attributes that made the Croatian the right fit for the job. "Igor brings clarity, intensity and experience of stepping into challenging moments and producing impact," he said, possibly hinting at issues with Frank.

"Our objective is straightforward - to stabilise performances, maximise the quality within the squad and compete strongly in the Premier League and Champions League."

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During Frank's reign, his tactical approach was frequently criticised for being overly cautious, and when pressure mounted, his side struggled to rise to the occasion. Lange's remarks suggest Tudor will be tasked with rectifying this issue for the rest of the campaign.

Speaking about Tudor's remit, Lange emphasised the need for consistent performances and a positive influence on the playing group.

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Whilst Frank contended with injury problems throughout his spell, Spurs frequently fell short of expectations given the talent at their disposal.

Lastly, success in both the Premier League and Champions League was highlighted. Spurs' main priority domestically is staying clear of the drop zone, and they have edged dangerously closer in recent weeks as West Ham United have found their rhythm.

In Europe's elite competition, Spurs secured five wins from their eight league phase fixtures, including triumphs against Borussia Dortmund, Villarreal and Eintracht Frankfurt. They will resume their European campaign next month after the knockout phase play-offs.

Igor Tudor has been confirmed as Tottenham's new head coach - but only until the end of the season.

The former Juventus boss arrives following the departure of Thomas Frank, who was relieved of his duties earlier this week. Tudor's first game in charge will be against Arsenal next weekend in the north London derby.

It had been speculated that Tottenham would seek an interim appointment before pursuing a permanent head coach in the summer, with Mauricio Pochettino the overwhelming favourite for the role.

The Argentine enjoyed tremendous success during his first stint with the club, however, he is currently unavailable as he is the head coach of the United States national team.

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Spurs' sporting director, Johan Lange, said of Tudor's appointment: “Igor brings clarity, intensity and experience of stepping into challenging moments and producing impact.

“Our objective is straightforward – to stabilise performances, maximise the quality within the squad and compete strongly in the Premier League and Champions League.”

Tudor inherits a team who are languishing two places and five points above the relegation places after winning just seven games in the Premier League all season.

The 47-year-old acknowledged the severity of Tottenham's situation in his own statement, adding: “It is an honour to join this Club at an important moment.

“I understand the responsibility I have been handed and my focus is clear. To bring greater consistency to our performances and compete with conviction in every match.

“There is strong quality in this playing squad, and my job is to organise it, energise it and improve our results quickly.”