OneFootball
Phil Costa·20 April 2021
📣 Mason on Super League and tactics at first Spurs press conference
📣 Mason on Super League and tactics at first Spurs press conference | OneFootball
New Tottenham manager Ryan Mason faced the media for the first time on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old will replace José Mourinho until the end of the season, and faces Manchester City in the EFL Cup final for his first match in charge.
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Here’s what he had to say …
On the Super League
“I need to know all the information. I don’t know what the fans’ reaction has been.
“I don’t know anything about the situation for me to even comment on fans, the football club, anything.”
On being named as manager
“It’s no secret that I love this club. To spend 20 years of my 29 years involved – it’s in my heart, my blood.
“I’ve always felt a massive connection with the fans. I’ve always felt loved. I’ll give my all to this group of players to win matches. I feel immense pride.”
On his playing style
“I want us to be brave, to be aggressive. To play like Tottenham Hotspur. This isn’t about me or my ego.
“All I care about is this football club. Tottenham Hotspur football club is the most important thing.”
On Kane being fit for Man City
“I’m not sure. He didn’t train today. We are just taking it day by day. Not sure about the weekend yet.”
On what Daniel Levy told him
“We had a very long chat. Once the news broke I was in the building. We had a conversation.
“I took training, we had another conversation and he asked me if I wanted it.”
On the past 24 hours
“It’s crazy. It’s football. I’ve had it as a player. Obviously I’ve had the experience of having to retire in this game.
“Anything can happen and you just have to be prepared and ready for what football can throw at you at times.”
On speaking with Mauricio Pochettino
“Yes I’ve exchanged a few messages and with his coaching team. He’s a busy man.”
Spurs have one just won of their last six fixtures which lead to Mourinho being dismissed.
