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‘About Tottenham’ – La Liga manager reacts after Levy reportedly contacts his reps
Athletic Bilbao manager Marcelino has been linked with succeeding Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur. The Portuguese was sacked on Monday after some poor results and unimpressive performances from his team this term. Ryan Mason has been given the task of managing the squad for the rest of the season but is unlikely to be appointed full-time. According to The Athletic, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is working to draw up a shortlist of candidates to replace Mourinho permanently. He will then interview three or four before choosing his man. The representatives of Marcelino have been contacted, and while the contract of the 55-year-old expires in 2022, there are clauses in his deal that mean he would not be too expensive to sign this summer. However, the Bilbao boss does not look keen on moving t...
‘Love this’ – Alderweireld reacts to Spurs fan’s hilarious request to succeed Jose
Tottenham Hotspur are searching for a new manager after parting ways with Jose Mourinho on Monday. Spurs have put Ryan Mason in charge of the team temporarily till the end of the season, and he led them to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Southampton last night. The former Tottenham midfielder will be looking to help them win their first silverware since 2008 when they take on Manchester City in the final of the League Cup on Sunday. Mason, 29, is not in the running to replace Mourinho permanently at the moment, and it will be interesting to see which managerial option chairman Daniel Levy goes with in the summer. A Spurs fan thinks he is capable of succeeding the Portuguese, though, and he has sent his credentials and request to one of the club’s stars. 8-year-old Henry got in touch with To...
Tottenham considering Erik ten Hag and Graham Potter as Jose Mourinho’s replacement
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing up Erik ten Hag and Graham Potter to replace Jose Mourinho. Mourinho left Tottenham on Monday morning, less than a week before the club’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. The reasons for this are unconfirmed, but rumours that it was associated with Spurs’ involvement in the European Super League drama were dismissed. Other reports claimed that he had disagreed with chairman Daniel Levy over the club’s priorities. Mourinho left Spurs after 17 months in charge Former midfielder Ryan Mason was appointed on an interim basis until the end of the season. He took charge of his first game on Wednesday evening, with his side coming from behind to win 2-1 thanks to a late penalty by Heung-min Son. Several names have been linked with a move to the Nor...
West Brom set asking price for Tottenham and West Ham target
West Brom have set an asking price of £10million for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, with Tottenham and West Ham said to be interested. Johnstone has impressed despite West Brom’s struggles this season, saving the joint-most shots in the Premier League, level with Leeds United’s Illan Meslier on 128. His performances even earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s most recent England squad. At 28 years old, Johnstone also has some time to develop and would be a dependable option for any side in the top ten. Now, according to the Evening Standard, Johnstone will leave the Baggies this summer if Sam Allardyce cannot keep them in the Premier League. It is also claimed that Johnstone would cost any interested club £10million, with Tottenham supposedly showing an interest with Hugo Lloris b...
Tottenham keen on versatile midfielder, but face competition from PL rivals
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are keeping tabs on the Palmeiras midfielder Gabriel Menino. The 20-year-old midfielder is highly rated in Brazil and has a massive future ahead of him. According to Calciomercato, Juventus and Atletico Madrid have set their sights on him along with the two Premier League clubs. The report adds that Menino is ready for a big leap in Europe, and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Spurs and Chelsea come forward with a concrete offer for the player in the coming weeks. SL View: Menino would be a superb long-term investment Menino can operate as a box-to-box midfielder or a winger because of his crossing and dribbling ability. His passing range is excellent, he is strong from set-pieces and is also quite accomplished in the air. The Brazilian could...
Ryan Mason dedicates first Tottenham win to Ugo Ehiogu
Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur interim manager, Ryan Mason, has decided his first win in charge to former coach Ugo Ehiogu, who passed away four years ago. Ehiogu, aged just 44, suffered a cardiac arrest at Tottenham training ground, where we worked as Under-23s coach. Mason, who held the same position before being promoted to first-team duties, worked with Ehiogu while coming through the ranks as a Spurs player. Today marks the four-year anniversary of the tragic passing of our former Under-23s Coach Ugo Ehiogu. 🤍 Always in our hearts. His memory fondly lives on. pic.twitter.com/U1SOQ73zg6 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 21, 2021 On the anniversary of Ehiogu’s death, Mason made a winning start to life in temporary charge of his boyhood club. “I want to dedicate that one...
Harry Kane finally breaks his silence on Spurs appointing Mason as interim boss
Tottenham Hotspur replaced sacked head coach Jose Mourinho with Ryan Mason, and the 29-year-old will take charge of the team on an interim basis until the end of the season. The former Spurs midfielder joined the club’s coaching staff two months after retiring from the game due to a fractured skull, and he was made the official academy coach for the Under-19 UEFA Youth League side in July 2019. Mason became Tottenham’s head of player development (under-17 to under-23) in August 2020 and will be looking to prove himself over the course of the next seven games. The Spurs academy graduate will be in charge of some of his former teammates, and he has insisted that his relationship with them will be professional. Tottenham striker Harry Kane played with his new boss, and he has taken to Twitter...
‘His consistency still needs some work’ – Alan Shearer sends message to £200k-a-wk Spurs star
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has urged Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele to work on his consistency. The Frenchman is one of the contenders for the 2020-21 Hublot Young Player of the Season award following an impressive sophomore campaign in the English top-flight. Ndombele struggled in his debut campaign at Tottenham, falling out with erstwhile head coach Jose Mourinho and seeking a transfer exit last summer. However, Spurs club-record signing has started to prove his quality this term, featuring in 29 league games and weighing in with three goals and two assists thus far. Ndombele’s confidence, all-round creativity and defensive solidity have caught the eyes of Shearer, but the former Newcastle United striker believes he will even become better once he works on his consi...
What did each club say as all six Premier League teams withdraw from ESL
All six Premier League clubs have now withdrawn from the European Super League. Manchester City and Chelsea claimed yesterday that were preparing documentation to withdraw. The other four Premier League sides – Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham – have all now followed the same path. Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin welcomed the reversal. He said to BBC Sport: “They are back in the fold now and I know they have a lot to offer not just to our competitions but to the whole of the European game. “The important thing now is that we move on, rebuild the unity that the game enjoyed before this and move forward together.” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson posted on Twitter: “I welcome last night’s announcement. This is the right result for football fans, ...
European Super League: Quotes, Reactions, What They Said
Ever since the news of the European Super League formation was announced, it has rocked the very foundation of the present club football ecosystem. Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are part of the proposed league. A quick glance – what is ESL? The Super League is a new European competition between 20 top clubs comprised of 15 founders and five annual qualifiers. There will be two groups of 10 clubs each, playing home and away fixtures within the Group each year. By bringing together the best clubs and best players in the world, the Super League will deliver excitement and drama never before seen in football. Check the detailed story. Premier League have released an official statement: “The Premier Le...
Celtic managerial target’s brilliant response when asked about Tottenham job
Celtic managerial target Eddie Howe has reacted to the Tottenham Hotspur links, hinting that he is not particularly keen on the job. The former Bournemouth manager has been linked with succeeding Neil Lennon at Parkhead over the past few weeks. Celtic largest individual shareholder Dermot Desmond and Howe have reportedly held talks in London, but a deal is yet to be struck as the 43-year-old wants to wait until the end of the campaign. Spurs parted company with Jose Mourinho yesterday, and the name of the former Cherries boss has been thrown into the mix. When asked about who could be the perfect man to succeed the Portuguese at the north London outfit, Howe opted not to confirm or deny that he would be interested in the job, tipping former Spurs manager Tim Sherwood for the gig instead. “...
Report shows that Liverpool and Arsenal fans lead the charge as ESL farce collapses
Supporters of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur were left devastated by their club’s decision to join the European Super League (ESL). Many fans took to Twitter to vent their frustration and their efforts appear to have paid off, with Chelsea and Man City already having second thoughts about the breakaway. A survey by Compare.bet has now highlighted the strength of feeling, with fans across the ‘Big Six’ united in their disgust at the proposals. The study looked at over 319,000 tweets between April 17-20 which tagged each club’s official Twitter account. The results were as follows: Team Negative Tweets Positive Tweets Neutral Tweets Liverpool 80% 9% 11% Arsenal 79% 10% 11% Tottenham 79% 10% 11% Manchester City 77% 14% 9...
