Tottenham Hotspur could turn to a man who has not managed for 20 years to save them from relegation to the Championship.
Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange are set to make what is arguably the most consequential decision in Tottenham’s recent history, with the pair set to decide on who they will turn to after sacking Igor Tudor.
Relegation will have devastating financial consequences on Spurs, who have seven matches to avert the ultimate disaster.
The likes of Sean Dyche and Robert De Zerbi continue to be heavily linked with the Tottenham job, but it has been suggested that the Lilywhites could instead turn to a fan favourite.
Tottenham considering bringing Glenn Hoddle back to the club
The Daily Mail have now revealed that Glenn Hoddle may be in line for a sensational return to the Tottenham dugout.
The former midfielder is recognised as one of Spurs’ greatest players of all time, and managed the club from 2001 to 2003.
Hoddle has not managed for two decades since leaving Wolves in 2006, but he has emerged as one of the candidates for Tottenham, who have spent the last week exploring their options.
The report explains that Venkatesham and Lange would be wary of choosing someone in a similar mould to Tudor, who would be unfamiliar with the club or the Premier League.
However, De Zerbi still seems to be Tottenham’s favourite after the North London club offered him a five-year contract today.
Hoddle has already said what he thinks about a Spurs return
While the former Tottenham and England boss’s lack of recent managerial experience may be a concerning factor, the Lilywhites may be looking at him as a candidate who could unite the fan base.
He is certainly willing to step up, with Hoddle making it clear last week that he would love to be in charge of Spurs again, given his love for the club.
Another fan favourite, Harry Redknapp, has also said that he is ready to step in and help Tottenham avoid relegation.