Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Wednesday morning that Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the club’s new manager.
Spurs announced on Tuesday evening that Pochettino had been relieved of his duties at the club after overseeing a poor start to the campaign.
Indeed, the capital side are down in 14th spot in the Premier League table having only won three of their 12 league fixtures this season.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said on Tuesday night that Mourinho – out of work since being sacked by Manchester United last December – was the favourite to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the near future.
But it would be fair to say that a number of Spurs fans did not want the 56-year-old on hearing that news.
Mourinho was clearly not on the list of managers that the supporters wanted judging by their comments on social media, but they are going to have to get used to it.
A selection of the Twitter reaction is available to view below:
Ugh! Not good.
— Jobilinn (@Jobilinn) November 19, 2019
don’t do this to me Ricky
— Erik Blakney (@TheMrBlakney) November 19, 2019
This is going to be a car crash!
— James Wright (@jameswright2004) November 19, 2019
Nah, please no.
— Jamie Leigh (@JLTHFC1) November 19, 2019
God help us.
— Debbie Read (@debbiearead) November 19, 2019
This is a poor choice. He is dull and defensive and his best years are behind him.
And he’s a Chelsea reject. What does Levy not understand?— Dave Sheppard (@DaveBSheppard) November 19, 2019
I refuse to support this club any more if mourinho is appointed. I’ve been spurs since 1980 when I was 8. So, so gutted. I just want a poch hug right Now.
— Steve Bennett (@chefbennett01) November 19, 2019
Mourinho? Worse decision than sacking Poch 🤦♂️
— Shadstah (@Shadstah1) November 19, 2019