Igor Tudor could face FA punishment as Tottenham boss lets rip after Fulham loss

Tottenham's interim manager Igor Tudor could face FA punishment after what he did in the aftermath of his side's woeful loss to Fulham

Igor Tudor faces potential FA sanctions following his post-match remarks after Tottenham's defeat to Fulham on Sunday afternoon. The north London outfit slipped further towards the relegation zone after conceding twice in the opening period at Craven Cottage.

Harry Wilson found the net within seven minutes before former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi extended their advantage prior to half-time. Richarlison pulled one back for Spurs after the interval but it proved insufficient to spark a fightback and they ultimately suffered another setback.

Tudor, who remains without a Premier League victory since assuming interim control, was incensed and delivered some inflammatory comments following the final whistle. He criticised referee Thomas Bramall, labelling him twice as a 'home team referee' who 'doesn't understand football. '

The Croatian additionally branded Fulham forward Raul Jimenez as 'cheating' by shoving Radu Dragusin in the lead-up to Wilson's opener.

"I didn't like the referee today, too much of a home team referee," said the Croatian. "I didn't feel well with him. All the decisions were on their side.

"He doesn't understand football, the feeling of what is wrong and what is right.

"He [Jimenez] was not thinking about the ball, he was thinking how to cheat, he cheated the player, was pushing, it was cheating and it's a foul. Ninety-nine of 100 people will say it's a foul, it's so obvious."

Tudor's remarks appear to breach FA regulations, specifically Rule E3, which addresses improper conduct, offensive language or actions that bring the game into disrepute.

The governing body has yet to announce whether it will investigate Tudor's comments, though managers have faced sanctions for lesser offences previously. Penalties usually vary from formal warnings to substantial fines and touchline suspensions.

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How the matter unfolds remains uncertain, though a financial penalty seems probable. Any additional disciplinary action against Tudor could further destabilise Tottenham's already troubled campaign.

football.london has approached the FA for comment.

Following the final whistle at Craven Cottage, he also addressed the increasing prospect of Premier League relegation, stating: "We need to find forces inside each of us. Where are we going to go?

"When we attack, we lack the quality to score the goals. I want to see everything more, more personality, more wish to do things. We were not good, lacked everything. Attacking and defending. Fulham were much better.

"Of course it is a confidence problem, it's not about systems. I don't want to speak about relegation all the time. I give the same answer, my answer is always the same.

"We don't need to think about that [relegation], not because it cannot happen, but we must focus on growing mentality as a team, concentration, physically."

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