Tudor sacked after just 44 days – Here’s the list of shortest managerial tenures in Premier League history

Igor Tudor was relieved of his duties as Tottenham Hotspur head coach on Sunday, just 44 days after being appointed to the role by the club Qi9sls.

Under his watch, Spurs lost four games and drew once. The team was also eliminated from the Champions League, losing 5-7 on aggregate to Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

Due to the poor run in the league, the team is in 17th place, just one point ahead of West Ham United in 18th place.

After taking over from Thomas Frank in February, Tudor’s tenure is now the fourth shortest for a manager in the Premier League. The shortest period belongs to Sam Allardyce, who played only thirty days at Leeds United in 2023.

Shortest managerial tenure in the Premier League

• Sam Allardyce (Leeds United) – 30 days (appointed until end of season)

• Ange Postecoglou (Nottingham Forest) – 39 days

• Les Reed (Charlton Athletic) – 40 days

• Igor Tudor (Tottenham Hotspur) – 44 days

• Javi Gracia (Leeds United) – 69 days

Published on March 29, 2026