TOTTENHAM fans could not help but notice how blunt Daniel Levy's statement announcing Antonio Conte's exit was compared to Jose Mourinho's departure.

Italian tactician Conte left Spurs following an explosive rant where he blasted the players, board and the club's recent history.

Rumours immediately began circulating that Conte would soon be sacked, with an announcement on Sunday evening confirming the news.

After the club put their thanks to Conte on record, a statement from chairman Levy said: "We have ten Premier League games remaining and we have a fight on our hands for a Champions League place.

"We all need to pull together. Everyone has to step up to ensure the highest possible finish for our club and amazing, loyal supporters."

However, fans could not help but notice a difference in the tone of the message compared to when former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho was sacked by Spurs in April 2021.

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Levy's statement then read: "Jose and his coaching staff have been with us through some of our most challenging times as a club.

"Jose is a true professional who showed enormous resilience during the pandemic.

"On a personal level I have enjoyed working with him and regret that things have not worked out as we both had envisaged.

"He will always be welcome here and we should like to thank him and his coaching staff for their contribution."

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Fans took to Twitter to comment on the contrast.

One fan said: "That speaks volumes tbh (to be honest)."

A second hypothesised: "One was at 10am and one was at 10pm. He’s tired bless him x."

A third suggested: "The majority at Spurs liked Mourinho. He visibly showed he cared for the players and for the club.

"It was literally just his brand of football which never worked and had fans feeling negatively."

A fourth commented: "That rant. I'd be angry too if I were his employer. Unprofessional in the extreme."

Another added: "Daniel Levy has never been so petty 🤣."

Conte's assistant Cristian Stellini has been announced as his successor until the end of the season, while Ryan Mason has been appointed as his assistant.

The North London outfit currently sit fourth in the Prem table, but have played two games more than third place Man Utd and fifth placed Newcastle.

The vacant Spurs seat has sparked rumours regarding who will take over next.

Fan favourite Mauricio Pochettino is one coach earmarked for the role.

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Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsmann has also been linked after his surprise sacking by Bayern Munich.

Both have their merits and demerits, which SunSport has analysed with a tale of the tape.

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