Ryan Mason has been appointed as the interim head coach until the end of the season. Mason had previously acted as the interim head coach in 2021 following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.
The Spurs are currently fifth in the Premier League table
Tottenham Hotspur has parted ways with Cristian Stellini, who was serving as the acting head coach, following the club’s crushing 6-1 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United. Ryan Mason has been appointed as the interim head coach until the end of the season. Mason had previously acted as the interim head coach in 2021 following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. Tottenham Hotspur is currently fifth in the Premier League table, six points behind third-placed Newcastle United and fourth-placed Manchester United, who have games in hand. The decision to part ways with Stellini was taken after the club’s embarrassing defeat at the hands of Newcastle United, where they conceded five goals in the opening 21 minutes.
Levy expressed his confidence in Mason’s ability
In a statement released by the chairman, Daniel Levy, he expressed his disappointment with Sunday’s performance and stated that it was wholly unacceptable. Levy took collective responsibility for the club’s poor performance but acknowledged that ultimately, the responsibility was his. Levy also thanked Stellini for his professionalism and wished him and his staff well. Ryan Mason, who is a former Tottenham Hotspur player, will take over as the interim head coach with immediate effect. Levy expressed his confidence in Mason’s ability to lead the team and stated that he knows the club and the players well. Further updates on Mason’s coaching staff will be provided in due course.
Levy has previously been criticized for his handling of the club’s managerial appointments
The decision to part ways with Stellini comes amid a turbulent period for Tottenham Hotspur, with the club struggling to find a permanent manager. Tottenham Hotspur fans have been demanding attacking, attractive football, which was not delivered under Antonio Conte. While Conte managed to qualify the team for the Champions League, the style of play was not up to the fans’ expectations. Many experienced managers have been linked with the job, including Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique. However, Tottenham Hotspur is not as advanced in finding a permanent successor as they would like and are expecting to make an appointment in the summer. Levy has previously been criticized for his handling of the club’s managerial appointments, with many fans feeling that the club lacks direction.
Tottenham Hotspur is now focused on salvaging their season, with crucial games against Manchester United and Liverpool coming up. The players are determined to pull together to ensure the strongest possible finish to the season, and the club is clear that they need to deliver performances that earn the support of their fans.
In conclusion, Tottenham Hotspur has parted ways with Cristian Stellini and appointed Ryan Mason as the interim head coach until the end of the season. The decision comes after a disappointing defeat at the hands of Newcastle United and amid a turbulent period for the club. Tottenham Hotspur is now focused on salvaging their season and delivering performances that earn the support of their fans.