Nuno sacked by Tottenham after fifth Premier League defeat of the season
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has expressed his disappointment with Nuno Espirito Santo's sacking in what appeared to be a sly dig at his former employers. On Tuesday, Spurs replaced Nuno with Mourinho's successor at Chelsea, Antonio Conte, making his 124-day reign the club's shortest in the Premier League era.
After dismissing Mourinho last season, Spurs appointed his fellow countryman Nuno to end a prolonged head coach search.
But the Portuguese boss failed to inspire his players and the club's fans during his short period at the helm.
Spurs are ninth in the Premier League after five defeats in their first 10 games and struggling in the Europa Conference League group stage.
Nuno's disappointing tenure culminated in Saturday's 3-0 home defeat to Manchester United, which followed in those still present booing him and his players off the pitch at full-time.
Jose Mourinho is disappointed by Nuno Espirito Santo's sacking. (Image: GETTY)
But Mourinho has questioned Spurs' decision to relieve the ex-Wolves boss of his duties just over six months after he recently suffered the same fate.
He has praised Conte's capabilities but suggested he's no better than what the north London outfit had with Nuno.
Mourinho told Sky Italy: "I think [Antonio] Conte is a good coach, but Nuno is a very good coach.
"He did a fantastic job at Wolves for four to five years, not one year or a few months. Tottenham have a very good coach now, but they had that with Nuno."
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Despite Mourinho's annoyance over Nuno's sacking, Spurs managing director of football Fabio Paratici is ecstatic to appoint a coach with such a winning pedigree.
In a statement on Tuesday, Paratici declared his excitement over Conte's arrival after missing out on his services ahead of the season.
It read: "We are delighted to welcome Antonio [Conte] to the club. His track record speaks for itself, with vast experience and trophies in both Italy and England.
"I know first-hand the qualities Antonio can bring to us, having worked with him at Juventus, and look forward to seeing his work with our talented group of players."
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Nuno Espirito Santo didn't last long at Tottenham. (Image: EXPRESS)