`There is a reason to stay in Tottenham.' Johnson, the key to the secret revival of goals in seven consecutive games 'SON best friend' coach
Oct 22, 2024
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He negotiated after being offered a coach by Belgium's prestigious Anderlecht. It was not an easy opportunity to reject. But he chose to stay.
Coach Mason has a strong loyalty to Tottenham. A former Tottenham youth, he played on the ground with Son Heung-min as well as Kane at Tottenham when he was active. In August 2016, he moved to Hull City for a new challenge. However, in January 2017, he collided with Gary Cahill against Chelsea and collapsed due to a major injury to his skull fracture.
It was a life-threatening situation. Fortunately, the operation was successful. However, he dreamed of returning to the ground, but it didn't come true. He decided to retire early at the age of 26 after hearing the expert's opinion that there was no choice but to retire.
Coach Mason began his new football career as a leader at Tottenham Youth Academy in April 2018. Recognized for his leadership, he grew rapidly as a first-team coach. Mason served as acting coach twice. Since Jose Mourinho was replaced in 2021, he has played a surprise role as acting coach for the rest of the season. Last year, he also led Tottenham as an acting coach when Christian Stellini stepped down following Antonio Conte.
Coach Mason kept the position even after coach Enze Postecoglou took the helm, although there was a love call for the championship (division 2). He has assisted Postecoglou for two consecutive seasons.
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"I put in a lot of effort with the coaches, especially Mason," he said on the 21st (local time) 'Football London'"He trained me a lot with positioning, different finishing types, what part of the foot I use the ball for, dribbling and shooting. So I want to thank him a lot. He helped me in many ways."
Johnson, who built his nest in Tottenham in September last year, had a lot of heartache early this season. Fans criticized him for his poor goal-making ability, and he eventually deleted his SNS account.
Then there was a great twist. After scoring a major goal this season in the League Cup against Coventry City, he has since scored six consecutive goals including Brentford, Carabach, Manchester United, Ferencvarosi and Brighton. In addition, the Welsh national team continued its goal storm and scored in seven consecutive games.
Johnson's consecutive goal streak stopped against West Ham, where Son Heung-min returned from injury, but he easily exceeded his record of five goals last season early on. The key was coach Mason.
England's 'TBR' on the 22nd, coach Mason showed his value backstage at Tottenham' was well received.
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