Richard Keys names ‘grandad’ coach who should replace Igor Tudor at Spurs

Richard Keys has not been impressed with what Igor Tudor has done at Tottenham Hotspur as relegation looms large for the North London club.

The Croat is under pressure, under a month on from taking over as Spurs’ interim head coach, after overseeing three poor displays and three defeats for his new side.

According to reports, Tudor is expected to take charge of Tottenham’s press conference on Monday ahead of their Champions League round of sixteen first leg clash against Atletico Madrid.

That indicates that Spurs are not considering sacking the 47-year-old immediately, but a controversial football presenter has suggested that one thing has to change quickly at the club.

Igor Tudor may have to change his ways at Tottenham

Tudor has come across as a no-nonsense coach in his press conferences so far and has not been shy of talking openly about the team’s shortcomings.

However, Keys believes that the 47-year-old’s approach simply is not working and suggested that Tottenham would have to make another managerial change unless the Croat changes his ways.

The beIN SPORTS presenter said on X: “Igor Tudor’s tough guy act at Spurs isn’t impressing anyone – least of all the players. Either he’s got to change or he should be changed. Spurs could follow Celtic’s example & put a ‘grandad’ coach in. It’s got to be Glenn Hoddle.”

Igor Tudor’s tough guy act at Spurs isn’t impressing anyone – least of all the players. Either he’s got to change or he should be changed. Spurs could follow Celtic’s example & put a ‘grandad’ coach in. It’s got to be Glenn Hoddle.

— Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) March 6, 2026

Can Spurs risk appointing Glenn Hoddle?

While Hoddle may bring a feel-good factor to Spurs and get the fans onside, there is little evidence to suggest that he can steer the club to safety.

In fact, it has been 23 years since the Tottenham legend last managed at the highest level, which means that his appointment would entail a huge risk.

While it may make sense to bring someone like Hoddle or Harry Redknapp in if there is little to play for this season, with Spurs’ Premier League status on the line, one doubts if that is a direction the hierarchy will consider going in.

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