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Tottenham have parted company with Andre Villas-Boas, and now the search begins for his replacement.
Spurs may look for a stop-gap to take them through the current campaign, or go straight for their top candidate. Here, we take a look at who could soon be in the still warm hot-seat at White Hart Lane.
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Show all 9 1 /9Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? FABIO CAPELLO The former England manager already has his long-time right-hand man Franco Baldini as the club's technical director. Will surely be reluctant to leave his current post as manager of Russia so soon out from the World Cup. Might be a likelier candidate after the tournament.
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Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? FRANCO BALDINI Baldini has plenty of top-level experience, albeit not as a manager. He has served the likes of Real Madrid and England with Capello, and has signed a lot of the Tottenham squad. If he fancies being a manager, this may be his chance. GETTY IMAGES
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Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? MICHAEL LAUDRUP His record at Swansea has been impeccable and includes silverware in the shape of the League Cup, which leads to the Dane being linked with just about every vacancy that comes up. This one could be big enough to tempt him. Has a reputation for playing good football and would doubtless be a good appointment. GETTY IMAGES
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Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? GUUS HIDDINK Hiddink is a seasoned trouble-shooter and is currently out of work after a well-travelled and successful career - although he will start a second spell with Holland after the World Cup so would only be a short-term fix. Has managed in the Premier League before with Chelsea. GETTY IMAGES
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Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? TIM SHERWOOD The former Spurs midfielder works for the club in a technical coaching role and has the benefit of knowing the players. Could make a decent short-term option. GETTY IMAGES
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Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? ROBERTO DI MATTEO Has plenty of experience of picking up the pieces of a Villas-Boas job, having replaced him at Chelsea and going on to win the Champions League with his squad of players. Sacked by Chelsea a year ago and has not worked since, but if Spurs want him they may have to move fast as he is being linked with a move to old club West Brom. GETTY IMAGES
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Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? MARTIN JOL Well liked by Spurs fans and currently out of work following his sacking by Fulham. Appointing their former manager would probably be viewed as a step backward however. GETTY IMAGES
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Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? SIR ALEX FERGUSON The most unlikely appointment among these candidates would see Ferguson come out of retirement to take charge at White Hart Lane. There's no indication he would like to, but his friend and former Tottenham owner Alan Sugar has said the former Manchester United manager would be his favoured appointment. AFP/GETTY IMAGES
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Who will replace AVB at Tottenham? GLENN HODDLE Another former manager who will find himself linked with the role is Glenn Hoddle. Former Spurs striker Gary Lineker was quick to back the out-of-work former England manager: 'Would love to see Glenn Hoddle given another chance at this level. Has a brilliant football mind', he wrote on Twitter. GETTY IMAGES
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