Mauricio Pochettino sacked: Tottenham reveal why they made their decision
Spurs pulled the trigger after just three wins in the Premier League this season
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Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham Hotspur have revealed that “extremely disappointing” results were behind their decision to sack Mauricio Pochettino as manager.
Spurs pulled the trigger after just three wins in the Premier League this season with the home draw with Sheffield United 10 days ago proving the final game in his five years in charge.
Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti are two of the early favourites to succeed him with the club already understood to have made approaches to potential options.
Spurs confirmed the news on Tuesday evening in a short statement admitting the decision was a difficult one.
“We were extremely reluctant to make this change and it is not a decision the board has taken lightly, nor in haste,” a club statement read.
“Regrettably domestic results at the end of last season and beginning of this season have been extremely disappointing.
“It falls to the board to make the difficult decisions – this one made more so given the many memorable moments we have had with Mauricio and his coaching staff – but we do so in the Club’s best interests.
“Mauricio and his coaching staff will always be part of our history. I have the utmost admiration for the manner in which he dealt with the difficult times away from a home ground whilst we built the new stadium and for the warmth and positivity he brought to us. I should like to thank him and his coaching staff for all they have contributed. They will always be welcome here.
“We have a talented squad. We need to re-energise and look to deliver a positive season for our supporters.”
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