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Sherwood Backs Pochettino Return as Spurs Face Summer Decision

Tottenham’s managerial carousel has taken another turn, and the noise around Spurs is growing louder. Following the dismissal of Thomas Frank and the short term appointment of Igor Tudor, attention has already shifted to what comes next.

Former Spurs manager Tim Sherwood has entered the debate, and his view is emphatic. In his assessment, Mauricio Pochettino is destined to return to north London once the summer arrives.

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Sherwood Questions Club Resolve Amid Fan Pressure

Speaking on Soccer Saturday, as relayed by Sky Sports, Sherwood offered a blunt appraisal of the situation that led to Frank’s departure and the environment surrounding Spurs.

He said: “The toxic nature of the fans has got the man the sack. Thomas Frank has not helped himself because it has been really poor, and we know there have been mitigating circumstances with injuries.

“They still have a good enough squad to beat the teams in the bottom half of the league. It was inevitable.

“I do not think they wanted to sack him. If they kept him, they would stay in the Premier League anyway, but they have gone totally left-field with the appointment of Igor Tudor. It might work, it might not.

“We know who is coming in the summer – it will be Pochettino, 100 per cent.

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“I do not think the club will be brave enough to turn to anyone else. There are other options out there but the pressure on another man getting that job and losing two games and then the crowd saying ‘you had a chance to bring Poch back’ – it is impossible for them to look elsewhere.”

Sherwood’s remarks speak to a broader anxiety at Spurs, where managerial change often feels reactive rather than strategic. His suggestion that the club lack the resolve to look beyond Pochettino places the board under scrutiny.

Pochettino Shadow Looms Over Spurs Plans

The prospect of Pochettino returning carries emotional weight. His previous tenure delivered Champions League nights and a sense of identity that many supporters still cherish. That memory now hangs over every decision.

Tudor’s interim spell, by design, buys time. Stability is the immediate priority at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where inconsistent performances have eroded confidence. Yet the short term nature of his contract ensures speculation will not fade.

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Spurs, in reality, will survey a competitive managerial market. Roberto De Zerbi has been linked, as have Oliver Glasner, Xavi, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola. Each represents a different stylistic and cultural direction.

Sherwood believes the gravitational pull of Pochettino will override those alternatives. Whether that proves accurate depends on how Spurs define ambition. The summer will demand clarity, conviction and courage. For now, Pochettino remains the name that refuses to leave the conversation.