Ex-Spurs manager criticise Igor Tudor’s start to life as Tottenham manager

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood has launched a strong criticism of current Spurs boss Igor Tudor following the club’s poor run of results. 

Tudor’s spell in charge at Tottenham Hotspur has begun disastrously, with the team losing their first three matches under his leadership and slipping dangerously close to the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Tottenham’s situation worsened after a 2–1 defeat to Fulham and a 3–1 home loss against Crystal Palace.

Sherwood believes Tudor has been overwhelmed by the intensity of English football, suggesting the Croatian manager has struggled to adjust to the demands of the league.

Sherwood said Tudor appeared unprepared for the challenges of managing in England. 

According to him, the Premier League’s competitive nature may have caught the manager off guard, adding that Tudor sometimes looks uncertain on the touchline during matches.

“I think he’s been slapped straight in the face by the competition in the Premier League. It ain’t easy. This is a tough competition. He looks lost at times on the touchline. He knew nothing about it,” Sherwood said.

Sherwood was also critical of Tudor’s shift in public messaging about the team’s situation. 

Earlier, the Tottenham boss had confidently stated the club would remain in the top flight next season, but he has since voiced concerns about the squad’s fitness, attacking strength, midfield quality, and defensive stability.

The former Spurs boss argued that publicly criticising players could damage morale at a time when confidence is already low. 

Instead, Sherwood believes a new manager should focus on motivating the squad, offering support, and providing clear tactical instructions to help players regain belief. Despite growing pressure, Tottenham is expected to keep Tudor in charge for now. 

The team faces a difficult schedule ahead, including a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash with Atlético Madrid and a challenging league trip to Liverpool, while a crucial relegation battle against Nottingham Forest could prove decisive in their fight to avoid the drop.