Igor Tudor out at Tottenham Hotspur - Who’s next for struggling Spurs?

Tottenham Hotspur have parted company with Igor Tudor as he was in charge for just seven games in all competitions. The Croatian coach lost five of those as the north London club are out of Europe and just one point above the Premier League's relegation zone with seven games of the season to go. A brief statement from Spurs said the following on Tudor, who has been grieving the death of his father Mario which Tudor found out about at the end of Spurs' 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest last weekend.

"We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to leave the club with immediate effect. Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of goalkeeping coach and physical coach. We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly.

We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time. An update on a new head coach will be provided in due course. " Who’s next for Spurs?

There are plenty of reports out there about who will be hired next for Spurs as they search for a third manager of the season, with their dismal campaign plunging into further chaos. Austrian coach Adi Hutter has been listed as the favorite to take charge, with the former Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Monchengladbach and Monaco coach available to take over right away. Sean Dyche and Roberto De Zerbi have also been mentioned as options, while Mauricio Pochettino continues to be linked with an emotional return as Spurs boss.