Many Tottenham fans have taken to Twitter to back the return of former senior star Ryan Mason in a coaching role after seeing Scott Parker make a surprise exit for Fulham.
The north London side revealed on Twitter that former midfielder Parker, who had only signed a deal to join as under-18s coach last summer, would be leaving for a first team role at London rivals Fulham, who will be battling it out in the Premier League next season after securing promotion via the Championship play offs.
The Club can confirm that Scott Parker has left his role as our U18s Coach to take up a first team coaching position at Fulham. We wish him all the best for the future.
Following Scott’s departure, Matt Wells will assume coaching responsibilities for our U18s. pic.twitter.com/NvHsZbczuE
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 4, 2018
With many Spurs fans wishing him well for his future endeavours, a selection were left hoping that Mason, who was forced to retire from football as a result of a head injury, could make a move back to the club and take the vacant position.
This is Futbol has gathered a number of messages on Twitter backing a return for the ex-midfielder:
Can’t you find a place for Poch love child @RyanMason
— JA-THFC ??????? #LewisLevyEnicOut (@TheLocalYidiot) July 4, 2018
@RyanMason to take over?
— Bob (@dwarfhubby29) July 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/addicted_spurs/status/1014461897280839680
Bad news for our academy….hopefully ryan mason gets d job now..#COYS #THFC
— Spurs India ? (@JuanfoythCDM) July 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/Hustot/status/1014453225641205760
https://twitter.com/Freddie_LR/status/1014452004129771521
Announce @RyanMason
— Daniel Shack (@Daniel_Shack) July 4, 2018
Opinion
Well this bunch of Spurs fans have not avoided making their feelings well known, with Parker barely out the door in north London. The Lilywhite faithful have a special affinity for Mason, having seen him come through the youth ranks at the club, and it would be a great sight to see him back helping the new talent come through to the first team. Of course, Mauricio Pochettino did open his door to the former Hull man after suffering that horrific injury, and if the Argentinian boss can find a place in his backroom team, he will be more than happy to welcome him back.