Cristian Stellini has been sacked by Tottenham with Ryan Mason replacing him as interim boss until the end of the season.
The Italian leaves his temporary post with a record of two defeats, a win and a draw as acting head coach of Spurs, with the 6-1 humiliation at Newcastle being the final straw.
Stellini was given the position after Antonio Conte’s sacking on March 26, having previously worked as an assistant under his predecessor.
A statement from chairman Daniel Levy read: “Dear all, 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.”
Mason has previously managed Spurs on an interim basis, doing so in 2021 after Jose Mourinho left the club.
He won four of his seven matches during his stint, and is now set to take the reins again, with Spurs sitting fifth in the Premier League and still having a slim chance of finishing in the top four this season.
Spurs are six points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United – who they host on Thursday night – despite playing two games more.
Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann is on Tottenham’s radar as they continue to seek a permanent replacement for Conte.
talkSPORT understands Spurs are ready to revisit their interest in the German after he pulled out of the race for the Chelsea role.
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