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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

Sat 7 March 2026 10:21, UK

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Igor Tudor is under growing threat of the sack at Tottenham Hotspur and may have just three games to turn around their fortunes before a decision is made.

Upcoming clashes against Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and especially Nottingham Forest will prove decisive for the manager and potentially for Spurs’ Premier League status.

Following their 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, the gap to the relegation zone has closed to just one point, with West Ham and Forest showing more signs of improvement.

As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, the “huge” defeat against Palace will be followed by three crucial fixtures.

Should Tudor fail to turn around their recent form and suffer further defeats, Tottenham will be looking for a new manager sooner than anybody expected.

Tottenham could be forced to sack Igor Tudor

Football Insider revealed on 6 March that Tottenham could be forced to sack Tudor following the Palace defeat, but remain determined to stick with him for now.

However, should he prove unable to turn around their recent form, they will be left with no choice as they scramble to achieve safety despite a precarious situation.

Results on the pitch as well as some damning press conference quotes from the boss have seen patience grow thin, and he could soon be moved on.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “They obviously brought in Igor Tudor as a bit of a firefighter to try and get Tottenham out of trouble.

“He had a tough start with his first game against North London rivals and league leaders Arsenal, they obviously lost that game, then lost to Fulham.

“As long as they’re not getting results, pressure and scrutiny is going to build on Igor Tudor.

“The Palace game was huge after West Ham closed to within a point of Tottenham, and obviously Nottingham Forest got a big point against Man City.

“They’ve got Atletico Madrid in the Champions League so it’ll be a welcome distraction away from their Premier League struggles.

“Then they go away to Liverpool and then a massive game against Nottingham Forest later in March.

“I think that’ll be a huge game for both clubs obviously down in that relegation dogfight as well. If Spurs don’t [pick up points], they’re going to find themselves in real trouble in that respect.

“Spurs ideally don’t want to have to make another managerial change, but if things don’t improve and results continue as they are, you just never know what the club might be forced into.”

Who could replace Tudor at Tottenham?

Since parting ways with Thomas Frank, plans have been put in place for a long-term replacement to follow in the summer after Tudor’s spell at the helm.

Initial plans had seen Spurs look at the likes of Niko Kovac and Marco Silva, both of whom could be available come the end of the season.

However, with relegation looming, former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Tottenham could turn to Sam Allardyce to save their blushes.

The 71-year-old last managed in 2023 when he was unable to help Leeds United avoid the drop, but he could now be a surprise contender for the Spurs job.

Allardyce is not seen as the “perfect fit” and there is recognition the fans would not be pleased, but they are in a desperate situation and could be forced into a decision.