Tottenham fans have already demanded that Igor Tudor be sacked straight after a humiliating 2-1 defeat at the hands of their London rivals, Fulham.
The north London side lost at Craven Cottage this afternoon, with the visitors consigned to a 10th consecutive Premier League match without a win.
Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi found the net for the hosts, while Richarlison’s header proved a mere consolation on yet another disappointing day under new boss Tudor.
The result leaves Spurs languishing in 16th position, though Nottingham Forest’s defeat at Brighton means they avoided dropping further down the table.
And fans have already had enough of the new regime, with one saying: “Tudor always felt like a real wild card, and I don’t think it’s an absurd discussion to have about sacking him if we lose on Thursday. I’m not even sure it would be a crazy discussion today given the team he picked. He gave us zero chance of winning.”
A second said: “Unfortunately margins are fine they have to sack Tudor and bring in someone else. Preferably [Sean] Dyche.”
Another wrote: “I’d honestly get rid of Tudor, it’s obviously not happening, not his fault but there’s been no reaction. We are going down with him in charge #COYS #THFC.”
And a fourth stated: “I’ve seen enough, get rid of Tudor, he ain’t got a clue , should have been Harry or someone who knows the club and league.”
Tottenham fans have already demanded that Igor Tudor be sacked
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Tudor has joined an unwanted club at Tottenham, becoming just the second manager in the north London side’s history to suffer defeats in both of his opening Premier League fixtures.
The Croatian follows Martin Jol, who experienced the same fate back in November 2004.
The club squandered an opportunity to gain ground after West Ham went down to defeat on Saturday.
Over their previous 10 league outings, Spurs have managed a mere four points, the poorest return of any top-flight club during that spell, and over 20 matches, only Burnley and Wolves have accumulated fewer points.
Tottenham Hotspur squandered an opportunity to gain ground after West Ham went down to defeat on Saturday
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Marco Silva’s side demonstrated far greater commitment and urgency throughout the contest, moving cohesively as a unit while their opponents appeared vulnerable from the opening exchanges.
Wilson broke the deadlock inside the opening 10 minutes with a fierce volley from close range.
Tete delivered a cross from deep which Oscar Bobb, making his first league start for the club, nodded back across goal for the Welsh international to fire past Guglielmo Vicario.
Spurs protested vociferously, believing Raul Jimenez had pushed Radu Drăgușin as the ball came in, but VAR allowed the goal to stand despite the striker nudging the defender with both hands.
The half-time whistle brought boos from the travelling supporters
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The 27-year-old’s strike continued his remarkable run of form since December, during which only Erling Haaland has registered more Premier League goal involvements than Wilson’s tally of 11, comprising six goals and five assists.
Iwobi extended Fulham’s advantage in the 35th minute with a stunning finish that left Vicario with no chance.
The Nigerian international exchanged passes with Wilson on the edge of the penalty area before guiding a powerful side-footed effort into the bottom corner via the post, the precision and pace of the strike remarkable given his position out on the right.
The half-time whistle brought boos from the travelling supporters, whose loudest chant of the afternoon was “We want Enic out” as frustration with the club’s ownership boiled over.
“You’re not fit to wear the shirt” rang out from the away end as Spurs trudged off two goals behind.
Richarlison offered Spurs a lifeline in the 70th minute, heading Archie Gray’s cross into the bottom corner from the back post, though the Brazilian’s subsequent altercation with Calvin Bassey saw both players cautioned.
Silva responded astutely to the shifting momentum, making a triple substitution that disrupted the visitors’ rhythm and swung the contest back in Fulham’s favour.
Despite six minutes of added time and goalkeeper Vicario venturing forward for late corners, Spurs failed to fashion a genuine equalising opportunity as Leno punched away their aerial threats with authority.
Spurs are next in action against Crystal Palace on Thursday night.
The Eagles will go into that fixture on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
