AliousTottenham’s struggles this season have already claimed two managers. Thomas Frank was first to take the blame and lose his job, with Igor Tudor soon following. Now, Roberto De Zerbi is widely expected to step in as the club searches for stability.
However, scrutiny is no longer limited to the dugout. Attention is increasingly shifting to those in the boardroom—namely sporting director Johan Lange and executive Vinai Venkatesham—who must answer for the decisions that have dragged a traditional top-six side to the brink of relegation.
Until recently, both figures had largely avoided heavy criticism from the media, though not from the fanbase. Supporters had long demanded change, with much of the frustration directed at former chairman Daniel Levy, who became the focal point for discontent. With Levy now gone, the spotlight has firmly shifted to those still in charge.
Pressure mounts on Spurs hierarchy
Analysis from BBC Sport, led by football editor Phil McNulty, suggests the real accountability now lies above the coaching staff. Reports from Danish outlet Ekstra Bladet highlight that Lange, in particular, is coming under increasing pressure—even in his homeland—amid suggestions he could be the next to lose his role.
McNulty describes Tudor’s brief spell in charge as “a bizarre and potentially costly mistake,” placing responsibility squarely on Lange and Venkatesham. With Tottenham already on their third managerial appointment of the season, another poor decision could have severe consequences.
A defining moment for Tottenham
The next managerial choice could shape the club’s future. McNulty warns that if the hierarchy gets it wrong again, relegation to the Championship is a real possibility—an outcome he believes could leave lasting damage that may be difficult to recover from.
Tudor’s record—five defeats, one draw, and just one win in seven matches—has only intensified the crisis. With no successor officially confirmed, pressure continues to build on the club’s leadership.
Uncertain future at every level
As Tottenham search for direction, the focus is no longer just on the touchline but also in the boardroom. The club’s owners are expected to review decisions across all levels, and Lange now appears to be firmly under the microscope.
Criticism is no longer confined to England; it has spread internationally, with growing attention on his role in the club’s decline. With tensions rising, Tottenham could be heading for a summer defined not just by managerial changes—but by significant upheaval behind the scenes as well.
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