Cristian Stellini has been axed as Tottenham‘s interim boss following the club’s defeat to Newcastle at the weekend with Ryan Mason now taking charge. Spurs crumbled at St James’ Park as Newcastle raced to a five-goal lead inside the opening 21 minutes.
Tottenham managed to stem the flow from there, but the damage was already done in spectacular fashion. Stellini brushed off questions over his own future at the club in the immediate aftermath of the match.
But the Spurs board have taken the decision to axe Stellini now with Daniel Levy confirming Mason will come in as the acting head coach. 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. 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.”
