Harry Kane has acknowledged that he met with Daniel Levy prior to Tottenham’s decision to appoint Ryan Mason as manager because the Spurs chairman wanted to hear what the players were thinking.
When Tottenham announced last Monday that Cristian Stellini and the rest of the coaching staff were leaving, with Mason taking over, it was disclosed that Levy met with the ‘player committee’ to address the present state of affairs.
Hugo Lloris, Harry Kane, Eric Dier, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg were reportedly contacted before the decision was made, according to The Guardian.
Kane has now confirmed that he had an ‘honest conversation’ with Levy, which centred around what would give the club the best chance of having a strong finish to the season
“The chairman requested a meeting,” the striker told Football.London.
“Obviously, I won’t go into detail about what was said, but I believe it was critical [for him] to understand where the players’ heads were at the time.””Obviously as a result of that result. And it wasn’t simply that outcome. It had been building since the international break, when we gave up two goals to Southampton.
“It was an open discussion about where everyone is and what we need to try to do to give us the best chance of finishing the season with something.”
“We’re still battling for fourth place, but if that doesn’t happen, we’ll try to finish fifth or sixth, as high as we can.”
“Because this league is so competitive, you could easily end up eighth or ninth if you’re not careful.”
Kane also praised Mason’s effect since taking over, saying that his former comrade has a great understanding of the game.
“I think he’s been great,” he remarked of the 31-year-old’s appointment. He’s come in at a terrible moment following that setback, and he hasn’t got much time to impose any style.
“So it’s all been about motivation and getting some belief back in the boys.
“I’ve known Ryan for a very long time. He has a superb football mind. He has a great understanding of the game and has worked for some brilliant managers.
“Look, we’re all completely behind him. We are determined to work hard for him and finish the season as strongly as possible. And he’s a fantastic guy and manager.
“Hopefully, we can finish strong and then see what happens.”
Given Levy’s friendship with Kane, I believe the Spurs chairman would have consulted the striker on the management appointment.
However, the fact that we are not pursuing Pochettino suggests that the 29-year-old’s input was not taken into account.
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