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Can Roberto De Zerbi's Tactics SAVE Tottenham

Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle revealed on The Jeff Stelling Show he offered to take charge of the club alongside fellow former player Ossie Ardiles amid their desperate fight against relegation .

The offer was made after a damaging 3-0 home defeat by Nottingham Forest on 23 March, which underscored the club's crisis and led to Igor Tudor's departure.

Hoddle stated his motivation was to unite the fans, owners, and team, believing the club "needed some love" to avoid a first relegation in 49 years.

Despite the offer, Tottenham ultimately appointed Roberto De Zerbi, who secured his first victory against Wolves on Saturday, yet the club remains two points from safety.

Hoddle accepted the club's decision, emphasising his desire for Tottenham to stay in the Premier League regardless of his involvement, while…