Igor Tudor tells Tottenham fans what to expect against Arsenal in bold first message: 'That’s the key' - New Spurs boss gives supporters insight into approach for north London derby

Igor Tudor has told his new Tottenham stars to do away with excuses as he prepares to haul the underperforming north Londoners away from the relegation battle. The no-nonsense Croatian, 47, has taken over from Thomas Frank on an interim basis for the ...

New interim Tottenham Hotspur head coach Igor Tudor has sent a clear message to the Spurs supporters ahead of the club's huge North London Derby with Arsenal at the weekend - he is putting a team out to cause a stir.

Igor Tudor to Tottenham was the managerial move that nobody saw coming. After Thomas Frank's inevitable dismissal last week, all of the UK's leading bookmakers promptly published lists of the frontrunners in the race to succeed the Dane as head coach.

Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor has given his first interview since taking charge of the club, covering how he expects his team to play, as well as his expectations as he takes over from Thomas Frank with the club languishing in 16th in the Premier League.

New Tottenham boss Igor Tudor has sent a clear warning to the squad while also sharing his tactical views that are similar to Thomas Frank's

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

Tottenham have acted swiftly to replace Thomas Frank by verbally agreeing a deal with Igor Tudor to take charge until the end of the season. Crucially, the deal does not include an option to make the move permanent,