Harry Redknapp, the former Tottenham manager, has ruled out the prospect of rejoining the club, especially as the interim head coach, Igor Tudor, faces increasing scrutiny.
The team’s predicament intensified following a disorganized 5-2 rout by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, which means Tudor has now suffered four straight losses in his initial four games at the helm.
This outcome further prolonged the club’s losing spell to six matches across all tournaments, marking the poorest sequence in their entire history.
Despite the heightened examination of his role, Tudor is still anticipated to stay at the helm for Spurs’ forthcoming Premier League journey to Liverpool.
While commenting at the Cheltenham Festival, Redknapp indicated he does not anticipate receiving a communication from his erstwhile team.
He stated, “I’ve been inquired of on several occasions about returning to Spurs, and it’s quite improbable that it will occur, isn’t it?”
He added, “Would I return? Absolutely, but I highly doubt it’s going to transpire.
He elaborated, “They face a considerable struggle to avoid relegation; it’s going to be challenging. When I examine their upcoming games, Nottingham Forest are performing decently, and West Ham United are playing impressively, so it’s going to be arduous for Tottenham.”
The erstwhile Spurs manager quipped that his concentration was presently diverted to other matters.
He remarked, “My sole preoccupation at the moment is The Jukebox Man in the Gold Cup; I’m no longer affiliated with Spurs.”
He concluded, “They haven’t contacted me, not at all. I sincerely hope Spurs avoid relegation, and I hope West Ham do too.”
Supporters demand urgent measures
Tottenham’s arduous evening in Madrid also witnessed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky being replaced after merely 17 minutes, following two consecutive blunders.
The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust characterized the performance as intolerable in an intensely worded declaration.
The group asserted, “Urgent intervention is required, as we are currently unconsciously heading towards disaster.”
They added, “Being a Spurs enthusiast has never been so arduous, yet followers will not remain passive and merely observe the club continue to deteriorate.”
They demanded, “At a minimum, those who attended in Madrid ought to have their game tickets reimbursed.”
Tottenham presently occupy a position just one point ahead of 18th-placed West Ham as they embark on their precarious journey to Liverpool, rendering the danger of demotion an authentic worry for the North London club.