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Chris Waddle has said that his former club, Tottenham Hotspur, needs to undergo major reforms if it wants to reclaim its status among English football’s elite.

Tottenham Hotspur’s prolonged struggles have left their global fanbase increasingly anxious. Supporters are actively discussing what direction the club should take, as the team remains perilously close to the relegation zone of the Premier League. Currently, Spurs sit in 17th place, just one point ahead of West Ham United, with only three fixtures remaining this season.

The club has already gone through three managers this season — Thomas Frank, interim boss Igor Tudor, and now Roberto De Zerbi. Former Spurs and England winger Chris Waddle has now weighed in, insisting that only deep-rooted changes can turn things around.

Speaking on behalf of Prime Casino, Waddle reflected on the club’s long-standing approach. “It’s been coming for years,” he said. “Tottenham have been good at buying young players, developing them, and then selling them on. That has been their way of sustaining the club, but honestly, I don’t understand it. There needs to be more ambition.”

Waddle went on to highlight the impressive infrastructure at the club. “They’ve got the best stadium in the world, one of the finest training facilities anywhere, and yet their football philosophy needs a complete rethink. The way Tottenham perceives the game and operates has to evolve.”

Waddle, who played 138 league matches for Spurs between 1985 and 1989, believes the club needs to focus on attracting top-tier talent and maximising their potential. “They’ve got to sign top players and get the best out of them,” he continued. “They must be more ruthless. When players start to decline or underperform, that’s when you need to cash in or simply part ways.”

The former England star expressed his frustration with the club’s recurring managerial changes, which have failed to yield progress. “You can’t keep blaming the managers,” Waddle told FourFourTwo. “They’ve had a string of big names — from Antonio Conte to Jose Mourinho — and yet it’s been the same story every time. At some point, you have to look beyond the dugout.”

Waddle also warned that Spurs could face relegation if they don’t inject more attacking energy into their performances. “Right now, it looks to be between Tottenham and West Ham,” he said. “In their recent game against Wolves, which they won 1-0, the effort was there, and they tried to press high. But I felt for De Zerbi because there was nothing happening in the final third.”

He pointed to a lack of creativity as a major concern. “If you’re not creating chances, maybe it’s time to bring James Madison back into the starting lineup. He’s been on the bench recently, but perhaps now is the time to give him a proper run and focus on improving that creative spark.”