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Crouch backs Redknapp to save Spurs from relegation

Tottenham Hotspur are teetering on the brink of disaster as interim manager Igor Tudor's tenure has spiraled into a "shambolic" run of four straight defeats. The north London club sit just a single point above the Premier League relegation zone following a series of woeful domestic and European results. Former Spurs striker Peter Crouch has now called for the board to act decisively, suggesting that a return to familiar faces like Harry Redknapp could be the only way to restore the club's fractured identity and top-flight status.

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Celtic target Spurs icon to take managerial reins when O'Neill departs

Robbie Keane has emerged as the frontrunner to take the Celtic helm this summer as the club prepares for a major overhaul. Following Martin O'Neill's interim stint, the Tottenham and Republic of Ireland cult hero is seen as the perfect figure to lead a new era at Parkhead. The Glasgow giants hope Keane’s managerial experience can stabilize the club after a turbulent period.

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Hoddle offers to step in as Spurs boss amid relegation fears

Tottenham Hotspur legend Glenn Hoddle has sensationally offered to return to the dugout in a bid to save his former club from a catastrophic descent into the Championship. The north London outfit are currently spiralling towards the Premier League relegation zone, with the appointment of interim manager Igor Tudor failing to spark the desired turnaround in fortunes.

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Tottenham legend storms off after being asked if he'll replace Frank

Tottenham legend Robbie Keane has abruptly stormed out of a post-match interview after being questioned about the vacant managerial role at his former club. The Ferencvaros boss, who is currently among bookmakers' favourites for the Spurs job, delivered a "techy" response to speculation linking him with a return to north London before cutting the media session short.

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Tottenham legend gives snappy response to head coach question

Robbie Keane brushed off speculation linking him with the vacant Tottenham job and cut short a post-match interview after being asked whether he expected an approach from his former club. Spurs' dismissal of Thomas Frank has left officials scrambling for a replacement, with reports suggesting former boss Mauricio Pochettino is a top target, but would not join until after the World Cup.

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Tottenham eye ex-Liverpool coach as short-term solution

Tottenham are reportedly considering an interim appointment following their decision to sack Thomas Frank. A prominent managerial post has opened up again in north London, with Spurs hoping that Mauricio Pochettino - who is currently in charge of the USMNT - can be talked back to the Premier League. No deal can be done there until the summer, meaning that John Heitinga may be handed the reins on a short-term basis.

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Spurs hatch Pochettino plan after sacking Frank

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in reappointing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach after sacking Thomas Frank. The club languish just outside the relegation zone, in 16th, just five points clear of West Ham United in 18th. They may have to wait until after the 2026 World Cup, however, to extricate Pochettino from his current job as the United States' men's national team manager.

Frequently asked questions

Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.

Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.

The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.

The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.

Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.

Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.

Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.

Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.