Gary Lineker urges Tottenham to replace Igor Tudor with Harry Redknapp
Former England striker Gary Lineker has urged struggling Tottenham Hotspur to replace caretaker manager Igor Tudor with former boss Harry Redknapp to avoid Premier League relegation.
Spurs are currently just one point above the drop zone following a disastrous run of domestic form.
The north London club have lost three consecutive matches since the Croatian coach replaced Thomas Frank last month.
Their latest defeat came at home to Crystal Palace on Thursday, where a dramatic late collapse saw them concede three goals in 10 minutes.
A crisis of confidence
The capitulation against the Eagles was compounded by a red card for stand-in captain Micky van de Ven.
Reports suggest the dressing room is fractured, with Sky Sports claiming players are seething about the current situation behind the scenes.
Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Lineker insisted a radical change is necessary before a daunting trip to Liverpool this weekend.
‘A big personality’
The Match of the Day presenter believes bringing back a familiar face could provide the psychological boost required to secure top-flight survival.
Lineker stated that a bold appointment is needed to immediately lift the toxic atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
“Honestly, I don’t think it would be a bad idea to bring someone like Harry Redknapp in,” said Lineker.
“I know it sounds a bit mad and he’s been out of the game for a while, but you know what he’s like, that big personality, lifting everybody in a moment of crisis.”
The case for a veteran return
The 77-year-old has been absent from professional management since leaving Birmingham City in 2017.
However, his reputation as an elite man-manager makes him an intriguing short-term option for a squad severely lacking belief.
With only nine games remaining to preserve their Premier League status, the Spurs hierarchy faces a defining decision.
