Igor Tudor’s time as Tottenham Hotspur Manager lasted just 44 days, and he won only one of seven games and lost all five of his league matches.

The club and Tudor parted ways, leaving Spurs searching for a new manager to help avoid relegation. His spell is now one of the shortest in Premier League history.

On February 13, 2026, Tudor became Tottenham’s new manager, replacing Thomas Frank with a short-term deal for the rest of the season.

He known as a “firefighter,” he has a history of helping struggling teams, like Juventus and Marseille, get back on track.

When he arrived, Tottenham were 16th in the Premier League, having won only two of their last 17 games.

The goal was clear: steady the team, get the best from the players, and fight hard in both the league and Champions League.

Tudor said, "I’m not here to enjoy—I’m here to work."

Antonio Tudor’s start at Tottenham was rocky and on February 22, 2026, Spurs lost 4-1 to Arsenal, despite a first-half goal from Randal Kolo Muani.

He admitted there was a “big gap” between the teams, but a week later, Tottenham lost 2-1 at Fulham, with their defense looking weak.

Tudor said the “problems are much bigger” and urged his players to show more personality.

On March 5, Spurs fell 3-1 to Crystal Palace at home, and Captain Micky van de Ven was sent off, and frustrated fans started leaving early. Tudor’s post-match comments added to the controversy.

The nightmare continued on March 10 in the Champions League, when Tottenham were beaten 5-2 by Atlético Madrid.

Mistakes made by the goalkeeper Antonín Kinsky and Van de Ven led to three quick goals. Tudor’s decision to substitute Kinsky drew criticism, though he defended it.

In just a few weeks, Tottenham were in crisis, and Tudor faced a huge challenge to turn things around.

After four straight losses, Tottenham finally showed some fight on March 15, earning a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Richarlison’s injury-time goal.

Tudor got his first point as Spurs showed real effort and on that momentum carried into the Champions League on March 18, where Tottenham beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 at home.

Even though they were knocked out 7-5 on aggregate,Xavi Simons’ two goals lifted spirits and gave Tudor his first win.

But things quickly fell apart. On March 22, Tottenham lost 0-3 at home to Nottingham Forest, leaving them 17th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone.

Tudor, grieving his father’s passing, didn’t speak to the media; Assistant Coach Bruno Saltor stepped in.

A week later, on March 29, Tottenham and Tudor parted ways by mutual agreement, ending his 44-day tenure and coaches like Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci also left.

With seven games left and Spurs still in danger, the club now looks ahead to their April 12 match against Sunderland while searching for a new head coach.

Tottenham Hotspur are in trouble as the morale is at an all-time low after six straight losses and 13 games without a league win.

The new manager’s first job is to rebuild confidence and get the best out of players like Richarlison, Solanke, Xavi Simons, Lucas Bergvall, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven.

Tactically, simplicity is key, but Igor Tudor often played players out of position, and that must stop because everyone needs to play where they can shine.

Tottenham also need to make their stadium a tough place for opponents, so far, they’ve only won two home games all season.

Tudor’s short 44-day spell adds him to a long list of Premier League managers who barely lasted. Others include Sam Allardyce at Leeds (30 days) and Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest (39 days).

The challenge is clear: rebuild belief, play smart, start winning, and fast. Tottenham’s Premier League survival depends on it.