Dyche Dismisses Tottenham Talk: 'Brilliant Club' Spurs Not on His Radar

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Sean Dyche has denied being in talks with Tottenham Hotspur, despite speculation surrounding Igor Tudor's position as interim head coach. Dyche described Spurs as a 'brilliant club' but confirmed he is not in discussions with the team.

Speculation surrounding Igor Tudor's position at Tottenham Hotspur has led to Sean Dyche being linked as a potential replacement. However, Dyche has quashed these rumors, stating he is not in talks with the club.

During an appearance on talkSPORT, Dyche laughed off the speculation, saying he was having a pint in a London pub when someone approached him about potential talks with Spurs. He responded, 'I’m sat next to you having a pint of Guinness, so it’s unlikely – unless you work for Spurs!'

Dyche did, however, praise Tottenham as a 'brilliant club' and acknowledged the pitfalls of being asked about potential jobs while being a manager. He mentioned that when you're a manager, you know you'll get asked about potential positions, and you try to be respectful, especially when it comes to a massive club like Tottenham.

Tudor is currently dealing with the death of his father Mario, and Spurs are without a fixture until April 12. The team has struggled recently, with five defeats in seven matches under Tudor, placing his job at risk.