Igor Tudor and Tottenham Hotspur reached an agreement to end their association after 44 days of the Croatian's appointment as interim coach following the infamous exit of Thomas Frank.

The former Juventus boss arrived with a mission to help steady the team for the final three months of the season, but couldn't achieve anything close to that, and instead turned out to be one of the worst decisions in the club's history.

Nevertheless, not even the management at Spurs could fault Igor Tudor, who assumed a tough role that a host of managers have already failed in, while the way forward remains unknown, despite their recent coronation as UEFA Europa League winners.

Of all the teams in the English top-flight since the start of last season, only Wolves 59 has earned fewer points than Tottenham Hotspur's 68.

Despite spending over €400 milion on new signings in the last two summer windows, all the North Londoners have experienced is disappointment, especially in the league, where they can barely muster a win.

As Igor Tudor becomes the latest contributor to what is becoming the lowest period in the club's history, we take a look at the numbers left behind in a stint that lasted for just 44 days.

Inside Igor Tudor's 44 days at Spurs

Elimination and Embarrassment

Appointed after back-to-back defeats for Thomas Frank, Igor Tudor had almost two weeks to prepare for his debut game in the North London derby against an Arsenal team, that had played three more games since the last time their rivals were in action.

Nevertheless, it didn't change the outcome as Arsenal ran out 4-1 winners away from home, extending their impeccable record in the derby.

There was no respite for the Croatian in the games that followed. League defeats away at Fulham and at home to Crystal Palace, before their embarrassing 5-2 Champions League round of 16 first leg defeat to Atlético Madrid in Spain.

That defeat though was self-inflicted, as Tudor's decision to bench first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario backfired sensationally with Antonin Kinsky making two errors leading to a goal and conceding three times in the opening 17 minutes before his withdrawal.

His only win came in the form of a 3-2 scoreline in the return leg of a doubleheader they've almost had their fate sealed with the first-leg scoreline, while he also managed to steal a point late in Anfield on the weekend before.

The back-to-back results raised the level of optimism for Spurs fans amid their relegation battle, but after an embarrassing 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in a relegation six-pointer, there was nothing left to look up to.

On the eve of that match, 47-year-old Igor Tudor lost his father, and as fate would have it, he would only return to the club to pack his belongings after leaving earlier for family matters that have now been confirmed.

Fifth briefest spell of a PL coach

Igor Tudor lasted just 44 days in his role at Tottenham Hotspur, which places him fifth in the all-time list for coaches with fewer days in charge of a Premier League club.

There have been just four coaches who lasted fewer days, including former Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest (39 days) this season, and Cristian Stellini (29 days) at Spurs in 2023.

First to lose opening four games at Spurs

After the 5-2 defeat at the hands of Atlético Madrid, Igor Tudor became the first coach to lose all of their first four matches in the history of Tottenham Hotspur.

That result also extended their losing run to six, with two coming from the time of Thomas Frank, effectively setting a new club record for their most consecutive defeats across all competitions.

Longest winless league run in 91 years

The 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest makes 13 Premier League games without a win for Tottenham Hotspur, a result that saw them set a new club record for their longest win drought in the league in 91 years.

It was also his final game for the club, his seventh game, which produced just one win and five embarrassing defeats and left them a place lower than he met them, while the possibility of relegation grows bigger.

Conclusion 

The experiment with Igor Tudor will be remembered not as a turning point, but as a footnote in a larger, more systemic collapse at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

In just 44 days, the Croatian witnessed the sheer volatility of a club that seems to have lost its internal compass. Ultimately, Tudor’s brief tenure serves as a stark warning of the dangers of short-term fixes in a long-term crisis. 

As the dust settles on this 44-day whirlwind, Spurs find themselves staring at a league table that offers no sympathy for their European pedigree. 

The managerial revolving door has spun once more, leaving a club that recently tasted continental glory now fighting a desperate, uphill battle for its very survival in the English top flight.

The Tudor Era was over before it ever truly began, leaving behind a trail of broken records and a fanbase demanding answers that the board has yet to provide.