sports

Heitinga quits Tottenham despite plea to stay

Former Tottenham Hotspur assistant John Heitinga has left the club despite attempts to retain his services following Thomas Frank's dismissal.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of assistant manager John Heitinga after a brief 32-day stint in north London.

Despite the club making a final plea for him to remain, Heitinga has decided to leave the position following the sacking of head coach Thomas Frank.