Despite appearing in the media as someone who was essentially disliked by more than half of the squad, it’s become clear through some of the Spurs players’ social media posts that opinion on Jose Mourinho‘s sacking is split.
Harry Kane and Heung-min Son, our two best players, reportedly are the most unhappy with the decision, and they both also were not told personally but instead found out in the media.
Kane said on his Twitter, “Thank you for everything Boss. A pleasure to have worked together. I wish you all the best for your next chapter.”
Thank you for everything Boss. A pleasure to have worked together. I wish you all the best for your next chapter. pic.twitter.com/n3MLECMdC1
— Harry Kane (@HKane) April 19, 2021
Meanwhile, Son wrote, “[I] have no words to describe how I’m feeling, it’s been a pleasure to work with you, I’m sorry things didn’t work out and truly grateful for the time we’ve had together. Good luck and all the best for the future.”
Heung-min Son on José Mourinho's #thfc sacking: "I have no words to describe how I'm feeling, it's been a pleasure to work with you, I'm sorry things didn't work out and truly grateful for the time we've had together. All the best for the future." | hm_son7 on Instagram
— Daily Hotspur (@Daily_Hotspur) April 19, 2021
Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg also wished Mourinho well on their social media accounts, another two players who Mourinho trusted and gave plenty of opportunities to.
Hojbjerg said, “Thank you Mister, it was a great honor. I wish you all the best.”
It is clear that a pattern is emerging of players who were quick to wish the manager well and thank him for his time are the players who have been the better performing players at the club – with exception to Dier but even still the Englishman remained one of the most professional players in the dressing room, in front of the camera and on the pitch.
José Mourinho on Instagram after being sacked by Tottenham today. ⚪️👇🏻 #thfc pic.twitter.com/NZeESIic10
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 19, 2021
The younger players who have been given first team debuts under Mourinho also seemed to be very saddened by the news, including the likes of Japhet Tanganga, Dane Scarlett and Malachi Fagan-Walcott.
I will forever be grateful that you brought me into the first team and believed in me enough to give me my Tottenham debut. Thank you for everything and good luck for the future. pic.twitter.com/PNrpqjJQU6
— Dane Scarlett (@DScarlett09) April 19, 2021
The question on whether or not the Spurs dressing room has a real ego and attitude problem may arise again under the next manager, which could potentially be Julian Nagelsmann despite him previously being ruled out by different reporters.
Following the departure of Jose Mourinho, we can now confirm that Ryan Mason will take charge as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 20, 2021
OFFICIAL: Tottenham have confirmed that Ryan Mason will be interim head coach until the end of the season.
He’s just 29 years old, and has been coaching at the club since being forced into retirement through injury in 2018. pic.twitter.com/ohVzvKcTyX
— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 20, 2021
In the mean time, Ryan Mason has been given the difficult job of trying to get the best out of Spurs for the remainder of the season, and unless something drastic happens and a new manager is appointed before the end of the season, the 29-year-old will become the first manager to take charge of a team for a Premier League fixture while being under the age of 30.