By Victor Kanayo
Tottenham have fired interim manager Cristian Stellini after losing 6-1 to Newcastle on Sunday April 23, 2023.
Stellini replaced substantive coach Antonio Conte some 28 days ago.
According to the club, Ryan Mason who worked with Jose Mourinho will take over as their second interim manager of the season.
The latest decision was revealed through a terse statement via the club website on Monday.
The statement 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.”
Stellini, 48, was appointed on 26 March after Conte’s 16-month spell as boss came to an end.
Tottenham are fifth in the Premier League table, six points behind both Newcastle in third and Manchester United in fourth.
Both teams have played fewer games than Spurs, who host Erik ten Hag’s side on Thursday.
