CONTE LEAVES SPURS ON MUTUAL CONSENT

Antonio Conte has left his role as Tottenham Hotspur manager by mutual consent after 16 months in charge.

It would be recalled that the Italian tactician had called Spurs players “selfish” and lambasted the club’s culture in a press conference after their recent draw at Southampton.

After the press conference, Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy described Conte’s position as untenable, and has now parted ways with the Italian.

Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini will step up as head coach for the rest of the season, with former midfielder Ryan Mason his deputy.