New Tottenham’s Interim Manager, Ryan Mason has been given the caretaker role for the second time and is gunning for a permanent role as the club’s manager.
The London-based club is still in the running to qualify for the Champions League, and Mason is expecting a reaction from his players after a disappointing loss.
Previously, Antonio Conte was sacked as the club’s manager, and the previous caretaker manager, Cristian Stellini, was also dismissed following a shambolic 6-1 defeat against Newcastle United.
Spurs have now appointed Mason as Stellini’s successor, and he is looking to resurrect the English side. Mason has also expressed his desire to become Tottenham Hotspur’s full-time manager next season with the London-based club looking to find themselves a new manager.
Mason feels comfortable in his role and is gearing up to be appointed on a permanent basis, saying to the Telegraph,
“Naturally I feel comfortable, it’s just part of being involved in football. You have to be ready, and I am ready. I don’t doubt that.”
He adds, “I’m ready, and if that [full-time] situation happens, it obviously means I have done a good job, but that is obviously in the future of four, five, six weeks’ time.”
With Spurs scheduled to play Manchester United at home on Thursday, Mason wants his team to improve quickly.
He acknowledges that the relationship between the club and their fans has been damaged after their previous loss and expects the club’s supporters to back them in their own backyard against the Red Devils.
“I understand that relationship has wavered recently, but there’s no doubt we need them and want them on board, and hopefully Thursday they can feel us,” said Mason.
“I hate when we lose like our players and fans, and we know that in recent weeks or month, it hasn’t been good enough of what we expected, and like I said, football can change quickly, and I hope we can put in the performance to forget that.”
Mason would be hoping to see Tottenham produce a magical performance against Manchester United when the two sides lock horns at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
With the 31-year-old vying for a permanent role at the club, a win against the Red Devils could help him earn the trust of the fans and the Spurs hierarchy.