Published 20:17 IST, November 20th 2019
Harry Kane thanks departing gaffer Pochettino after Mourinho's appointment
Tottenham striker Harry Kane thanked Mauricio Pochettino after he was sacked as the Tottenham manager and Jose Mourinho was bought in as his replacement.
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Tottenham striker Harry Kane sent a mess to gaffer Mauricio Pochetti after he was sacked as Tottenham manr and Jose Mourinho was bought in as his replacement till end of 2023 season. As Chairman, Daniel Levy, did t wait for long before anuncing Mourinho's appointment, Kane posted a tweet thanking gaffer for all that he h done for club and players.
Pochetti is yet to give his statement after his abrupt sacking following a disappointing run of results that has left Tottenham 3 places above relegation zone in 14th position after 12 matches.
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A hard decision for club
Daniel Levy ackwledged team's recent struggles in Premier League and said that it was main reason for m to part ways with Pochetti, a decision that has witnessed a difference of opinion in fan base. He furr ded that manment was reluctant to take such a decision but were t left with any choice and said that Mourinho's appointment was t a decision me in a hurry.
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Levy said that domestic results at end of 2018-19 season and first few weeks of current 2019-20 season put club in a dire situation as y hovered 3 places above relegation zone. He furr ded that re were many memorable moments with Mauricio and his staff but decision to sack him was taken in English club's best interests.
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Poccheti and Mourinho: Two contrasting personalities
Ally McCoist, keeping in mind latest development that took place at Tottenham, said that Pochetti and Mourinho were two contrasting personalities. He said that Mourinho was an absolute winner and was kwn for his ruthless streak of winning things. McCoist furr ded that it would be interesting to see how players perform and react after Mourinho's arrival at club.
After he was officially appointed as Tottenham's manr, Mourinho said that he was excited to embark on a new challenge with a club with great herit, history and supporters. He also said that amount of quality in current squ and acemy excited him and that is what attracted him to join club.
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(With inputs from ncies)
19:48 IST, November 20th 2019