Tottenham Hotspur have axed Antonio Conte following his explosive rant towards the club. Conceding a last-minute penalty to Southampton - and ultimately surrendering a two-goal lead - caused the fiery Italian to lose the plot at his post-match press conference.
Conte blasted Spurs players, their lack of silverware and the club's mentality as a whole while defending previous managers who had also underachieved. Discontent had been growing from Tottenham supporters after recent FA Cup and Champions League exits.
Rookie duo Christian Stellini and Ryan Mason - Conte’s former assistants - will take charge until the end of the campaign, with Mauricio Pochettino and Julian Nagelsmann the front-runners for summer appointments. The news has thrown an uncertain spanner in the works for the top-four race as Newcastle United chase down fourth-placed Spurs.
