THE Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust expressed reservations about today’s appointment of Jose Mourinho as manager of the Premier League club.

Former Manchester United and Chelsea boss Mourinho was appointed on Wednesday morning, less than 12 hours after the unexpected sacking of Mauricio Pochettino.

THST, which said on Tuesday it was “shocked and saddened” by Pochettino’s departure, has now revealed concerns about Mourinho, and particularly how he will work with the board.

A statement from the fans’ organisation read: “The club has moved quickly to fill the managerial vacancy. Jose Mourinho is now the manager of Tottenham Hotspur and we hope this will bring the success we all want.

“There are obviously concerns about how Jose and our club’s executive board will work together, and we are sure all fans would appreciate greater clarity on how the club sees this relationship operating in practice.

“The questions around transfer policy, wages and accountability raised in our earlier statement on Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking still apply and we encourage the club to communicate their plans thoroughly and transparently with their fan base.

“The club must ensure it does not find itself in the same position in two or three years’ time, and we need to hear from the executive board what the long-term thinking behind this appointment is, and how it sees its role.

“As a supporters’ organisation, we hope for a successful future that respects the unique Tottenham Hotspur identity and the traditions Spurs fans cherish so dearly.”

Mourinho, who has also managed Porto, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, won three Premier League titles in two spells with Chelsea but had been out of work since leaving United in bitter circumstances last December.

Some of Spurs’ players have been paying tribute to Pochettino, who had been in charge since 2014.

Captain Harry Kane tweeted: “Gaffer. I’ll be forever thankful to you for helping me achieve my dreams.

“We’ve had some amazing moments in the last  5 and a half years that I will never forget.

“You were my manager but my friend as well and I thank you for that relationship. Good luck with your next chapter!”

Forward Son Heung Min wrote on Instagram: “Needless to say how much I thank this man. Words are powerless to express my gratitude.

“I have learned a lot from you not only in football, but in life. Good luck in your future and I wish you all the best.”