Glenn Hoddle believes Tottenham Hotspur can engineer a stunning revival similar to Manchester United and Newcastle United if the club's hierarchy makes sweeping structural changes. The former Spurs manager warned that the north London outfit has reached a critical juncture after a disastrous season that saw them finish 17th last term and flirt with Premier League relegation this campaign.
Hoddle told The Metro that Tottenham's problems run deeper than on-field performance. "The Europa League triumph really papered over the cracks," he explained, highlighting how past success masked underlying dysfunction at the club. "The system is clearly not working at the moment, and needs to be revised." He compared the situation to a struggling business that requires complete restructuring from the top down, suggesting the board and ownership must prioritise football operations above all else.
A Crossroads Moment for Spurs
With Roberto De Zerbi now the third managerial appointment this season, Tottenham face Everton on the final day knowing a point secures safety while defeat combined with West Ham beating Leeds United would mean the unthinkable. Hoddle believes this existential threat could spark the necessary transformation. "What I'm hoping is that we stay up and the fear of actually thinking about it and getting so close to dropping, actually ignites something in the club from above the playing staff," he said, describing it as "the lowest crossroads" the organisation could face.
The former Hoddle believes the ownership structure requires fundamental examination. "The owners have got to look at it as a football club first and foremost. Everything's got to revolve around that and aimed at that, rather than being an asset." He acknowledged Tottenham's excellent stadium and commercial revenue but argued reinvestment into playing squad quality must become non-negotiable.
The Road to Recovery
Despite the grim circumstances, Hoddle remains optimistic about Spurs' potential. He drew parallels with United's resurgence under Erik ten Hag and Newcastle's transformation under Eddie Howe, suggesting comparable success is achievable if structural problems are addressed decisively. "You've got everything there," Hoddle stated, pointing to the club's infrastructure and history as foundations for revival. Change at boardroom level could prove the catalyst that shifts Tottenham from crisis management toward sustained Premier League competition this coming season.
