Tottenham Hotspur Sack Manager Jose Mourinho After 17 Months In Charge

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur just six days before they play Manchester City in the League Cup final, the club announced on Monday.

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham on Monday just six days before they play Manchester City in the League Cup final as the Portuguese boss paid the price for a turbulent campaign. Mourinho, 58, was dismissed after only 17 months in charge, even though he could have led the club to their first silverware since 2008. Tottenham have been struggling in their bid to qualify for the Champions League via a top-four finish in the Premier League. Spurs are currently seventh, five points behind fourth placed West Ham, and suffered a shock Europa League last-16 exit against Dinamo Zagreb. "The club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff have been relieved of their duties," a Tottenham statement said.