Latest Spurs news: Ryan Mason handed role of academy coach ahead of new season
Tottenham confirmed some changes in their coaching staff, with former midfielder Ryan Mason joining as an academy coach.
The release adds that Matt Taylor and Nigel Gibbs joined the academy coaching team, with Chris Riley and Tory Archibald-Henville moving to the senior side.
Taylor joins as the U18 coach, and the former midfielder scored some cracking goals during his time with Portsmouth.
The former Pompey star was the player-manager for Swindon Town previously.
Fans excited with Mason’s appointment
Mason needs no introduction to the Tottenham fans after making it through the academy and into the first-team.
The former midfielder joined Hull City after several impressive performances for Spurs, however, his career was cut short after a head injury.
The release adds that the 28-year-old was involved with the Tottenham academy for youth matches last season, and was working on his coaching badges.
Mason joins as an academy coach and will be responsible for the U19 UEFA Youth League side. The former Tottenham star knows what it is to reach the top with Spurs, and it was upsetting when he had to retire from the game.
However, he has the opportunity of being regularly involved in football with the role at Tottenham, and many fans could not hide their happiness after the announcement was made.
