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Tottenham confirm Cristian Stellini departure after Newcastle thrashing.
Following Sunday’s 6-1 loss to Newcastle, Tottenham confirmed that interim manager Cristian Stellini has resigned from his position.
Spurs were 5-0 down after 21 minutes of the clash at St James’ Park, firmly ending any hopes of Champions League qualification as they fell six points behind the Magpies having played a game more.
Chairman Daniel Levy has revealed Ryan Mason will step into the caretaker role, having previously done so in 2021 when Jose Mourinho was given the boot.
A statement from Levy reads: “Sunday’s performance against Newcastle was wholly unacceptable. It was devastating to see. We can look at many reasons why it happened and whilst myself, the Board, the coaches and players must all take collective responsibility, ultimately the responsibility is mine.
“Cristian will leave his current role along with his coaching staff. Cristian stepped in at a difficult point in our season and I want to thank him for the professional manner in which he and his coaching staff have conducted themselves during such a challenging time. We wish him and his staff well.
“Ryan Mason will take over Head Coach duties with immediate effect. Ryan knows the Club and the players well. We shall update further on his coaching staff in due course.
“I met with the Player Committee today – the squad is determined to pull together to ensure the strongest possible finish to the season. We are all clear we need to deliver performances which earn your amazing support.”
Club update from Daniel
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 24, 2023
After a 3-3 tie with Southampton in March, Antonio Conte quit the club, criticizing both the club’s culture and the players’ attitudes.
According to reports, former Chelsea target Julian Nagelsmann has expressed interest in resuming talks to fill the unfilled role. Mauricio Pochettino, the former manager of Tottenham, has been linked to the position but is reportedly nearing a move to Stamford Bridge.