LONDON, Nov 19: Tottenham Hotspurs manager Harry Redknapp sacked the club’s goalkeeping coach Hans Leitert on Wednesday after a series of costly mistakes by Heurelho Gomes.

Brazil keeper Gomes has made several high-profile errors since his pre-season move from PSV Eindhoven and Saturday’s latest gaffe in Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat at Fulham proved the final straw for Redknapp. Leitert, 35, had been working closely with Gomes since the Austrian was hired by Redknapp’s predecessor Juande Ramos and paid the price for the keeper’s dismal form.

A statement on Tottenham’s website confirmed: “We should like to thank him for his contribution and wish him well. An announcement regarding a new appointment will be made in due course.” Redknapp could bring in Spanish Cesar Sanchez or youngster Ben Alnwick but he is likely to give Gomes a chance.—AFP