149 G/A club icon on Tottenham’s mind following Igor Tudor sack in what could be a sensational return

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a dramatic return for club legend Glenn Hoddle after parting company with Igor Tudor, whose 44-day reign ended with the club hovering one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

Tudor’s brief tenure produced only one point from five league fixtures — a 1-1 draw at Liverpool — and elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Atlético Madrid. With the April 12 trip to Sunderland looming, Spurs must appoint a successor within ten days to give the squad adequate preparation time.

While Sean Dyche has ruled himself out of the running, the club’s hierarchy have turned their attention to Hoddle, 68, whose 13-year playing career at White Hart Lane yielded 149 goals and assists and a UEFA Cup winners’ medal. He later managed the club between 2001 and 2003, and his last managerial post came 20 years ago at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Interim training duties will remain with Bruno Saltor, Tudor’s former assistant, for players not on international duty, but the board are weighing whether a short-term emotional appointment could galvanise both dressing room and fanbase. Hoddle has reportedly offered his services in an effort to steady the ship and bridge the growing disconnect between supporters and players.

Yet the prospect divides opinion: while his stature commands instant respect, two decades away from the dugout raise questions over his readiness for a relegation dogfight. After the misstep with Tudor, Tottenham chiefs know another gamble could prove fatal to their top-flight status.

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