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Ryan Mason encourages little to be read into Harry Kane’s wave to Spurs fans
Ryan Mason encourages little to be read into Harry Kane’s wave to Spurs fans
Ryan Mason played down fears about the future of Tottenham vice-captain Harry Kane after a disappointing 3-1 home loss to Brentford. Kane’s 30th goal in all competitions put Spurs ahead after eight minutes, but the visitors turned the game around after the break through Bryan Mbeumo’s double and Yoane Wissa’s late goal. It ensured Tottenham suffered a 14th defeat of a poor campaign in their final home fixture, which ended with the players doing a lap of honour in front of largely empty seats. Vice-captain Kane waved to the fans who had stayed and uncertainty remains over his future with only one more year left on his deal at Spurs. But Mason insisted: “He waves at the crowd every season. “I remember sitting here two years ago and you guys were convinced he was leaving, saying the same thing. “It’s the last home game of the season so he wants to show his appreciation to the support he’s received and we’ve all received this season.” Spurs had impressed during the opening 45 and Son Heung-min, Emerson Royal, Arnaut Danjuma and Dejan Kulusevski all went close before half-time. No second goal occurred for the hosts and Mbeumo’s quickfire brace after the break proved crucial. Mason added: “This is the Premier League. You have to be ready for the whole game. “I thought the first half we played a very good match, had a few opportunities to score a couple more, but of course in the second half the intensity dropped and we were punished.” Back-to-back defeats have damaged Tottenham’s hopes of securing European football next season and there were further chants for chairman Daniel Levy to leave during his latest loss. Mason admitted it hurt to see so many fans depart before the lap of honour but urged the club to commit to a philosophy this summer in its search for a new head coach and managing director of football. “Of course (it hurts). It is understandable because of how probably the second two-thirds of the season have gone on and off the pitch but ultimately we know the fans will be there next season,” Spurs’ acting head coach insisted. “This club will keep moving forward and now is the time where we need to be stronger than ever and believe in what we’re going to do, commit to it and have people that are committed to it. “And I always say in football things can change very quickly and the energy can change quickly. “There are many different conversations that need to happen, but ultimately, I have said it quite a bit, we need to commit to something and be consistent with it. “Then have people, staff and players here who are committed to it too and I think that transfers to everyone else. That is what we need.” Brentford were able to toast a milestone victory that means they have now defeated each member of the ‘big six’ during their first two seasons in the Premier League. This fine win also ensured the Bees’ finished a difficult week on a high note after 20-goal forward Ivan Toney was hit with an eight month ban from all football activity on Thursday for repeated betting breaches. “I think it is unbelievable and remarkable,” Frank said of Brentford’s top-six feat. “For a newly promoted team over two seasons to beat all of the top-six teams must be quite unique so yes, of course we’re proud of that. “We’ve already talked about (Ivan). To replace 20 goals in the Premier League is not easy but we actually have good players in the squad that can score goals and every single time Wissa is playing instead of Ivan he scores goals. “He did that today and Kevin, he will score goals because he is such a threat going in behind. “Of course the big praise is to Bryan today. He is growing more and more to be a key player for us.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jon Rahm struggles in heavy rain at start of third round of US PGA Championship Cecilia Braekhus pulls out of Terri Harper fight through illness Emma Hayes won’t spend sunny Sunday evening watching potential WSL title decider
2023-05-20 23:22
Springboks try new Williams-Libbok halfback pairing in 9 changes for Argentina
Springboks try new Williams-Libbok halfback pairing in 9 changes for Argentina
South Africa will start a new halfback pairing of Grant Williams and Manie Libbok against Argentina on Saturday in a final home game before its Rugby World Cup title defense
2023-07-25 20:38
Fisker in talks with five carmakers for production capacity partnership
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By Christina Amann BERLIN U.S. electric vehicle startup Fisker is negotiating with five carmakers over a partnership to
2023-11-10 01:11
Real Estate Investor Faces SEC Inquiry on WeWork Offer
Real Estate Investor Faces SEC Inquiry on WeWork Offer
A real estate investor facing scrutiny from lenders and investors is now the subject of a government inquiry
2023-11-14 03:07
Officer who put woman in a police car hit by a train didn't know it was on the tracks, defense says
Officer who put woman in a police car hit by a train didn't know it was on the tracks, defense says
The lawyer for a Colorado police officer who put a handcuffed woman in a parked police car that was hit by a freight train says she didn't know the car was on the tracks
2023-07-25 07:36
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for June 8
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for June 8
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for
2023-06-08 06:55
At least 189 bodies found at US 'green' funeral home
At least 189 bodies found at US 'green' funeral home
Authorities were alerted about the Colorado "green burials" funeral home after reports of foul odour.
2023-10-18 23:12
Spain's election: some see choices for a 'least bad' option
Spain's election: some see choices for a 'least bad' option
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's election on Sunday will likely produce a win for the centre-right People's Party, opinion polls show, but
2023-07-22 04:18
Binance to repatriate US customer funds as legal woes mount
Binance to repatriate US customer funds as legal woes mount
Binance has agreed to repatriate its US customers' assets pending a massive lawsuit against the world's largest crypto exchange, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said Saturday, adding...
2023-06-18 05:57
Clippers projected lineup and rotations heading into 2023-24 season
Clippers projected lineup and rotations heading into 2023-24 season
The Los Angeles Clippers enter the next season with the same championship hope they've had for the last four seasons. Let us take a look at who Tyronn Lue has to get them there.The Los Angeles Clippers have spent the majority of their offseason sitting around and doing nothing. The only thi...
2023-08-14 03:46
Resident Evil 4 Remake Changes: No QTEs, Side Quests, New Enemies
Resident Evil 4 Remake Changes: No QTEs, Side Quests, New Enemies
New news regarding the Resident Evil 4 Remake has emerged, including details on new weapons, enemies, and technical improvements.
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Wife of missing submersible pilot is a descendent from Titanic couple who perished
Wife of missing submersible pilot is a descendent from Titanic couple who perished
Wendy Rush, the wife the executive who piloted the submersible that has been the subject of a desperate search after it went missing during a dive to the Titanic wreckage, has a personal connection to the ship.
2023-06-22 23:58