Pochettino and coaching staff "relieved of their duties"
Spurs finished in the top four in four of the five seasons the Argentine was in charge
Jose Mourinho in contention to replace Argentine
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Some have remarked on the size of Jose Mourinho's salary if he comes in as a replacement, but worth bearing in mind that Spurs made a world-record £113m profit in the 2017-18 season despite the fact they were in the middle of constructing a new stadium.
Think of what they've made from the interest too!!!
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BBC Sport
Mourinho has turned down a number of job opportunities, in China, Spain and Portugal amongst others, since leaving Manchester United.
Despite speculation regarding a falling out between Daniel Levy and Pochettino, the decision was taken purely due to the poor results over a period of months, starting last February.
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Do you see Kane, Son and Alli etc leaving, following strong speculation that Eriksen, Alderweireld, Rose and Vertonghen will depart?
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Mark Colin Early: Given the miracle Poch worked at Spurs. Can only see this get worse under Mourinho, but it will be fun to watch!
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Bradley Allen
Tottenham academy coach
I'm tremendously disappointed.
It's really sad it's come to this. You have to realise the job he's done. Getting them to the Champions League final was amazing achievement.
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Would Spurs be happy with what might be a very different brand of football?
Dan Roan
BBC Sports editor
BBC Sport understands that Jose Mourinho is a strong contender for the Spurs vacancy.
Ian Dennis
Radio 5 live senior football reporter
There will be some supporters not surprised - they're on worst run since George Graham was in charge in 2000-01.
But what is a surprise will be the timing - why was the decision not made at the start of the international break?
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