Cristian Stellini has been sacked as Tottenham Hotspur interim boss and replaced with coach Ryan Mason, the club announced on Monday, just a day after they were thrashed 6-1 away to Newcastle United.
Spurs were 5-0 down within 21 minutes at St. James' Park on Sunday in a humbling defeat that further derailed their bid for Champions League qualification next season. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said in a statement: «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.