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Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham Hotspur begin their search for a new manager after Antonio Conte was sacked.
Daniel Levy has opted to wield the axe once more despite Spurs sitting fourth in the Premier League and primed for a place in next season’s Champions League. But with the atmosphere in this particular corner of north London turning sour, Levy has been ruthless.
Cristian Stellini has been installed as Acting Head Coach and will be joined by Ryan Mason as Assistant Head Coach. Julian Nagelsmann, after his sacking at Bayern Munich, and Mauricio Pochettino have already been linked and coud succeed the Italian, with the chasing pack of Newcastle, Liverpool and Brighton looking to overhaul the deficit. Follow the latest updates as Levy looks for his next manager:
Antonio Conte departs Tottenham after 16 months in charge
Tottenham Hotspur and Antonio Conte have parted ways after only 16 months.
A decision was made after the 53-year-old’s extraordinary post-match rant following the club’s 3-3 draw at Southampton last Saturday.
Conte, who had seen his side exit the FA Cup and Champions League in quick succession, watched Spurs concede twice in the final 13 minutes on the south coast to lose ground in the top-four race.
“We can announce that head coach Antonio Conte has left the club by mutual agreement,” Tottenham’s statement read. “We thank Antonio for his contribution and wish him well for the future.”
Steven Gerrard says Harry Kane will be considering Tottenham future ‘every single day’
Steven Gerrard has said that Harry Kane will be thinking about his future at Tottenham Hotspur “every single day” as the striker plots how best to progress his career.
Kane, now the leading goalscorer for both Spurs and England, has enjoyed a standout individual career since breaking through in 2014, but the club are yet to win a trophy with him in the side.
The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away in the past, angling for a move to Manchester City during the summer of 2021, with many of Europe’s biggest clubs reportedly interested.
Comparisons have been made between Kane’s current situation and that of Gerrard during his time at Liverpool, when the midfielder endured a significant trophy drought while still performing at somewhere near his best towards the end of his career.
Gerrard does not believe the situations are totally comparable, but believes that thoughts on a potential move are sure to be on Kane’s mind.
Steven Gerrard says Harry Kane will be considering Spurs future ‘every single day’
Kane continues to be linked with a move away from Spurs, who have not won silverware since the striker’s breakthrough
Tottenham manager for first game of 2023/24 Premier League season
Via Betfair
Julian Nagelsmann: 15/8
Mauricio Pochettino: 3/1
Oliver Glasner: 5/1
Luis Enrique: 9/1
Zinedine Zidane: 11/1
Thomas Frank: 12/1
Ruben Amorim: 14/1
Roberto De Zerbi: 14/1
Massimiliano Allegri: 18/1
Ange Postecoglou: 18/1
Why Antonio Conte’s Tottenham exit sets a new Premier League record
Antonio Conte’s departure from Tottenham was the 11th in the Premier League this term, a record for in-season managerial changes.
The Italian’s exit by mutual consent was announced by the club on Sunday evening, with his assistant Cristian Stellini placed in charge until the summer.
Here we look back at this season’s departures and how the tally compares to past seasons.
Why Antonio Conte’s Tottenham exit sets a new Premier League record
Scott Parker was the first manager to depart this season
The candidates to replace Antonio Conte
Luis Enrique
Appointing a manager who is yet to manage in the Premier League is not the done thing under Daniel Levy but the Spurs chairman has shown he is willing to make big calls.
Enrique’s tenures at Barcelona and the Spanish national team prove he could have what it takes to be successful in England and his appointment would signal a change in direction for the the club.
Tottenham sack Antonio Conte after 16 months
Antonio Conte has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur.
Conte was out of contract at the end of the season but Spurs have decided to part ways with 10 games of the campaign remaining following the Italian’s extraordinary outburst in the aftermath of the 3-3 draw against Southampton last weekend.
Conte attacked his own players and questioned Tottenham’s mentality in an astonishing 10-minute rant, which was the latest of a series of incidents in which the manager criticised Spurs in public during his spell at the club.
Antonio Conte leaves Tottenham by mutual consent days after outburst
Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini will take charge of the team for the rest of the season
Levy on Conte’s departure
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy made the decision to part ways with Antonio Conte but his assistant, Cristian Stellini, will step up as head coach for the rest of the season, and Spurs crisis man, Ryan Mason, will be his deputy.
Levy decided to focus on the job at hand which is to ensure Tottenham earn Champions League football next season. They are currently fourth in the table but their immediate rivals, Newcastle and Liverpool, both have two games in hand on the London side.
“We have 10 Premier League games remaining and we have a fight on our hands for a Champions League place,” Levy said.
“We all need to pull together. Everyone has to step up to ensure the highest possible finish for our club and amazing, loyal supporters.”
Conte takes shot at players and board
The end for Antonio Conte was on the cards following Tottenham’s 3-3 draw with Southampton, when they were leading 3-1, and a goalless draw against AC Milan which saw them knocked out of the Champions League.
“I see selfish players, I see players that don’t want to help each other and don’t put their heart [in],” declared Conte following the Milan game.
He added, “I see only 11 players that play for themselves. Why is it happening?
“Because they are used to it here, they are used to it. They don’t play for something important yeah. They don’t want to play under pressure, they don’t want to play under stress. It is easy in this way.”
Where next for Antonio Conte?
Antonio Conte’s next job will be fascinating with his options slimmed down given his unique personality and demands to succeed.
It would be a surprise if Inter or Juventus call again, while AC Milan is not modelled to his ideal conditions. Roma must also adhere to stricter financial limits, even if Jose Mourinho does depart.
A period away from the game might be best for Conte to consider his next step in what has been a remarkable coaching journey so far.
The candidates to replace Antonio Conte
Ange Postecoglou
Celtic boss, Ange Postecoglou, has brought them back to the top of Scottish football in just over 18 months in charge after the hoops were knocked off their perch by Rangers.
He is already being rumoured to move to a bigger club after impressive displays, though not results, in the Champions League group stages.
The Greece-born Australian is respected in coaching circles but his appointment would be a risk given the step up to the Premier League.
Is it a risk worth taking?
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