Football writer Ben Bloom examines Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach Igor Tudor, his track record in stabilising clubs and how his tactics could shape Spurs' run-in. Following the departure of Thomas Frank, Tottenham Hotspur have entrusted Igor Tudor with holding the managerial reins until the end of the season.

There is no margin for error here. Five points off the relegation zone, Spurs are effectively walking on a tightrope without a safety net

Igor Tudor is not expected to remain Tottenham manager after this season and the club's hierarchy have begun targeting potential successors, with the Newcastle boss firmly on the shortlist

Igor Tudor got straight to work at Hotspur Way today (Monday 16 February). After being appointed on Saturday on a contract which will run until the end of the season, Igor immediately got to work at our Enfield training base after he was granted his work permit on Monday.