Tottenham sack Nuno Espirito Santo

After just 4 months in charge, Tottenham have sacked their club coach, Nuno Espirito Santo.

The North London club won its’ first 3 matches of the new EPL season but results have been indifferent in the last 5 matches with heavy defeats to Arsenal and Manchester United in the mix.

In a club statement released on Monday, the club thanked the Portuguese for his services. “The Club can today announce that Nuno Espírito Santo and his coaching staff Ian Cathro, Rui Barbosa and Antonio Dias have been relieved of their duties.

Fabio Paratici, Managing Director, Football, said: “I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take this decision.

“Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”

Speculations are rife that the Italian, Antonio Conte is set to take over as coach.