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Teddy Sheringham has not minced his words while reacting to Tottenham’s decision to appoint Igor Tudor until the summer.
Tottenham’s loss to Newcastle last Tuesday proved one too many for Thomas Frank, who was put out of his misery by Spurs after eight months in charge.
The Dane leaves the Lilywhites just five points off the relegation zone, with the club now at a very real risk of going down for the first time in Premier League history.
Spurs have turned to the experienced Tudor to help them turn things around, but one Tottenham legend believes that the club have got the decision woefully wrong.
Teddy Sheringham is in disbelief at Tottenham’s Igor Tudor appointment
Sheringham has made it clear that he not only disagrees with Tottenham’s decision but also insists that he cannot see any logic in why they made it.
The former Tottenham striker claimed that Croat will not know what is about to hit them in the Premier League and suggested that the appointment could put the Lilywhites under even more pressure amidst their relegation battle.
Sherringham said via the Peek App: “Right, I’ve just come in from my Padel, had a lovely little game, lovely little workout. And I’m hearing Igor Tudor as the new Tottenham interim manager. What the…
“I can’t believe it. I really cannot believe this appointment. Has he got any experience with the Premier League? Yes, proven manager with different clubs, Marseille, Juventus, yes, I hear it. What do they want to win the Champions League? Is that what they’re bringing him in for? I cannot believe this.
“They’re in a relegation battle in the Premier League. Does he know anything about who they’ve got to play in the next few games? Does he know anything about Brentford? Does he know anything about Aston Villa? Does he know anything? Yes, he’s going to understand football, but does he know anything about the Premier League? This game is going to hit him fast.
“Arsenal probably are licking their lips now in this and got them in 10 days’ time. I’m flabbergasted that they’ve gone for a name that does not and will not have an idea of what’s going to hit him in the Premier League in the next six weeks.
“It’d be miraculous if they get anything out of the game against Arsenal. That puts them under even more pressure. I think, off the top of my head, they’ve got Chelsea just after that as well, which they will love it even more to rub it in our faces to make sure that we don’t get anything out of that. I am… Wow.
“Who makes these decisions, so I’m not… I can’t have it. I can’t have it. This puts even more pressure on the situation. I am going to be glued to that game to see what happens next week against Arsenal. Wow, shocked me. What do you think?”
What reasoning have Spurs given for appointing Tudor
The 47-year-old has plenty of experience taking over clubs in crisis during the middle of the season, having done so most recently at Juventus.
Johan Lange cited Tudor’s experience of stepping into challenging moments and producing impact as one of the reasons for his appointment.
However, one can understand why Sheringham and others see the appointment as a gamble at a time when the North Londoners are in serious danger of being relegated.
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