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A DISASTROUS situation at Tottenham, which seemed to be getting worse by the minute, was summed up seconds after Marcus Rashford hammered in United’s second goal.The TV cameras immediately focused on a stone-faced Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy who could have been advised to have worn earplugs due to the amount of stick he was receiving from the stands.
Son Heung-min grabbed a dramatic late equaliser against Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
Son celebrated with acting head coach Ryan MasonCredit: Rex

Yet sat behind Levy as United celebrated a second, Spurs club executive director Donna Cullen appeared to mouth the word “s***”.
No one could really argue with that. Tottenham, having been humiliated 6-1 by Newcastle, seemed to be cruising for another bruising after Rashford added to Jadon Sancho’s seventh-minute opener.
But under their latest interim manager, 31-year-old Ryan Mason, Tottenham surprised everyone.
The complete lack of passion and organisation under Cristian Stellini was replaced by some fight and a bit of quality.
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Pedro Porro pulled one back and Son Heung-min, after wasting one chance, grabbed an equaliser that Spurs certainly deserved.
And what threatened to be a properly unpleasant evening ended with Tottenham’s fans at least getting behind their team and forgetting about Levy, albeit for another day.
Weirdly, Mason is now the third English interim manager in London but this result was somewhere between Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard. Although not brilliant, not terrible.
And for much of this curious evening, it was a contest to decide which set of fans hated their board the most although in the cold light of day, United will always win this one.
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And when United’s fans got tired of spending their energy on the Americans, they turned to a subject which could be a knife through the heart of everyone who loves Tottenham. The United fans sang: “Harry Kane, we’ll see you in June.”
Kane’s former team-mate Christian Eriksen, who was given a warm reception on his return to White Hart Lane, now has an FA Cup final to look forward to.
And while Erik ten Hag’s side strengthened their Champions League spot, Tottenham are now holding on for seventh and a place in the Europa Conference.
And to think at the start of the season, they had a genuine belief that under Antonio Conte, this, maybe, could have been their season.
Mason had wanted more energy and quality in the team’s play. Considering the catastrophe which unfolded at St James’ Park four days earlier, it was vital Spurs were solid early without making silly mistakes or rash tackles.
Unfortunately, Oliver Skipp did not see the memo. He delivered a mistimed tackle that allowed Rashford to surge forward and feed Sancho.

He still had work to do but cut inside Porro and then shot around Cristian Romero into the corner.
More weak tackling and poor defensive organisation allowed Sancho another couple of chances but his first shot was blocked by Romero who then got a touch onto the rebound which was headed off the line by Perisic.
After being crushed by Sevilla, United were largely unconvincing against Brighton in the FA Cup semi-finals but this was much better until they faded in the second half.
Bruno Fernandes’ wife decided to announce some potential team news on Monday by posting a picture of the midfield sitting on a sofa with his right leg elevated on a stack of three cushions.
His ankle was strapped up while there was a protective boot and a pair of crutches on the floor nearby.
Yet Ten Hag was optimistic about Fernandes’ chances of making the game and indeed, he wore the captain’s armband tonight and was at the centre of everything in those opening 45 minutes.
Jadon Sancho curled into the bottom corner to break the deadlockCredit: Getty
Sancho could not resist the cheeky celebration at the Spurs fansCredit: Getty
Rashford got past Eric Dier and blasted past Fraser ForsterCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Marcus Rashford was all smiles after ending his mini goal droughtCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Yet Spurs had a few bright moments but were just sloppy. Richarlison should have been greedy and shot on goal rather than attempt to square for Porro while De Gea did make a couple of decent stops from Perisic.
And it was moments after the second save from De Gea, when Perisic elected to keep the ball in play rather than take a corner, that United changed up the other end and got the second.
Fernandes played a diagonal pass to Rashford and he was given a ridiculous amount of time and space to carry the ball into the area before thumping it past Fraser Forster.
At least Spurs came out firing in the second half and Porro gave them hope courtesy of a fine finish with the outside of his boot after Kane’s shot had been blocked by Shaw.
United somehow failed to score immediately after Fernandes ran through the defence and belted a shot against the bar.
Son delivered a terrible finish after some brilliant work from Kane and Dier missed a sitter.
And with 11 minutes left, Kane again delivered a deadly ball across the face of the goal and this time, the South Korean could not miss.
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So at least Spurs players left the pitch in good spirits although their level of improvement under Mason will properly be tested on Sunday, away to Liverpool.
A win there and maybe Mason could get the job for keeps.
Pedro Porro volleyed home emphaticallyCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Bruno Fernandes crashed an effort against the crossbarCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Ryan Mason took charge following Cristian Stellini’s departureCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Fans made their protests against the board clearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Daniel Levy was in attendance at the gameCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

LAURA WOODS led the glamorous celebrities attending the Sport Industry Awards in London. The Talksport host and TV presenter looked sensational in a split black dress and was joined by other stars on the red carpet.
Laura Woods led the glamorous celebrities attending the Sport Industry AwardsCredit: Rex
Former GB hockey star Sam QuekCredit: Rex
Ellie Simmonds at the Sport Industry AwardsCredit: Rex
Women’s England legend Jill ScottCredit: Rex
Presenter Dan Walker shows off his daring jacketCredit: Rex
England women’s legend Jill Scott, heavyweight boxer Joe Joyce and Prem icon Troy Deeney and TV presenter Simon Thomas all dressed in sharp suits.
Presenter Dan Walker was also smiles as he donned a daring red jacket while ex-GB hockey player turned presenter Sam Quek and five-time Paralympics champ Ellie Simmons went for all black.
Names from the reality TV world showed up while so too did politicians including Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Nearly 20 awards are on offer, including Sport Organisation of the Year which Liverpool and The FA are nominated for.
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Former Tottenham and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale was also there.
The Welshman looked sharp in a black suit alongside his wife Emma Rhys-Jones.
Bale, 33, announced his shock retirement from football in January.
But he has already been offered a route back with newly-promoted Wrexham, who are now back in League Two.
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Politician Kier Starmer poses on the red carpetCredit: Rex
Heavyweight boxer Joe Joyce puts his fists upCredit: Mike Raison/dmg media Licensing
Prem legend and Sun columnist Troy Deeney dresses in all blackCredit: Rex
Presenter Simon Thomas in a sharp suitCredit: Rex
Hollywood owner Rob McElhenney offered to take golf-mad Bale for a few holes and potentially pitch him a stunning comeback.
McElhenney tweeted: “Hey @GarethBale11 let’s play golf, where I totally won’t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season.”
Bale cheekily responded: “Depends what course.”
Emma Rhys-Jones with husband Gareth BaleCredit: Rex
Gareth Bale is enjoying retirementCredit: Rex More

SOUTHAMPTON star man James Ward-Prowse was forced off with a mystery illness at half-time in Thursday’s costly 1-0 defeat against relegation rivals Bournemouth.The England midfielder looked far from his usual self as the Saints fell four points adrift at the bottom.
Saints star James Ward-Prowse was forced off at half-time due to illnessCredit: Getty
Marcus Tavernier scored the winner for Bournemouth five minutes after the break – with VAR ruling out a late Che Adams equaliser for offside.
Lyanco came on for Ward-Prowse as Southampton struggled to impose themselves.
And some worried Saints fans reckoned JWP had looked “out of sorts” from the start.
The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell tweeted: “James Ward-Prowse was ill before the game, hence his substitution at half time.”
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One observer responded: “Why start him then. More mismanagement.”
And another one joked: “Sick of being part of this squad, presumably.”
Defeat left Southampton seemingly doomed to the drop.
In contrast, Bournemouth moved seven points clear of the drop zone.
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That possible difference was reflected by each side’s performance.
The Saints, and their fans, appeared to lack belief.
The Cherries, meanwhile, showed composure and fluency.
However, there was a blow for Bournemouth as they lost their in-form scorer Tavernier late on.
The 24-year-old midfielder limped off, looking gutted.
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THEO WALCOTT made the most of his team-mate’s injury to pass on some much-needed tactics.Southampton defender Romain Perraud went down with a problem ten minutes before half-time against relegation and south-coast rivals Bournemouth at St Mary’s.
Theo Walcott showed his Southampton team-mates the tactical noteCredit: AFP
Romain Perraud hobbled off in notable distressCredit: BT Sport
But as the gutted left-back limped off gingerly and was replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles, manager Ruben Selles took advantage of the stoppage in play.
The Southampton boss jotted down some notes on a piece of paper – possibly a change of shape following the enforced substitution – and veteran forward Walcott was tasked with sharing the information to his team-mates.
The ex-Arsenal man, 34, headed across to the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Adam Armstrong, Mohamed Elyounoussi and Jan Bednarek showing them the handwritten slip.
And that prompted plenty of witty comments from fans watching on at home.
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One said: “What did that note say because f*** me we look shell shocked at the moment.”
Another wrote: “Looked like that piece of paper confused the hell out of everyone including Theo – we really look clueless.”
A third quipped: “Walcott showing the whole team a note that says, ‘Please stop being so s***.'”
While one fans Tweeted a picture of a note, simply saying “Shoot”.
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The relegation clash was 0-0 at the time with Saints knowing a third home win of the season would pull them right back into contention of staying up.
But a 50th minute winner from Marcus Tavernier heaped more misery on the hosts.
Che Adams had a late equaliser ruled out for offside, and the 1-0 defeat leaves the Saints six points off safety.
Meanwhile, a vital three points for Bournemouth moved the Cherries seven points clear of the drop zone.
Fans could not resist cheeky digs at the struggling SaintsCredit: Getty
Fans had their own ideas of what they’d like tell Southampton players More