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Breaking: Tottenham sack coach after 6-1 defeat against Newcastle

Tottenham have sacked the club’s interim coach, Cristian Stellini, after a 6-1 defeat against top-four rivals Newcastle.

Tottenham’s bid to qualify for the UEFA Champions League suffered a hammer blow as they conceded five times in the first 21 minutes of the game against Newcastle on Sunday, April 23.

The sack of Stellini, who was the assistant of the club’s former coach, Antonio Conte, was made known via a statement issued on Monday, April 24, by Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy.

The statement read: “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.

READ ALSO: Newcastle thrash Tottenham 6-1 as West Ham wallop Bournemouth 4-0

“Cristian Stellini 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,” Levy noted.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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