Croatian leaves Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after just 44 days and seven games in charge

Igor Tudor has left Tottenham after losing five of his seven games in charge; Tudor departs after a dismal 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest before the international break, which leaves Spurs just one point above the relegation zone

Spurs made the surprise decision to turn to Tudor just 44 days ago, after dismissing Thomas Frank.

The Croatian had never managed in the Premier League, but had experience of sparking an upturn in form after mid-season arrivals at other clubs, and yet lost his first four matches at the helm in north London.

Tudor’s 44-day Spurs reign

• Feb 14: Tudor is appointed as Spurs head coach
• Feb 22: Tudor loses his first game in charge 4-1 at home to north London rivals Arsenal
• March 1: Spurs lose 2-1 at Fulham
• March 5: Spurs lose 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace
• March 10: Spurs lose 5-2 at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16
• March 15: Spurs draw 1-1 at Liverpool, the only league game Tudor does not lose
• March 18: Spurs beat Atletico 3-2, but still exit the Champions League on aggregate
• March 22: Spurs lose 3-0 at home to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest
• March 29: Tudor leaves his role as Spurs head coach

A club statement on Sunday afternoon read: “We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to leave the club with immediate effect.

“Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of goalkeeping coach and physical coach.

“We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly. We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time.

“An update on a new head coach will be provided in due course.”