Mauricio Pochettino

[Gassin's finest]

I think Poch is destined to be something of a Biesla type manager... A project coach who takes a struggling team, builds an ethos and culture, and sets them up for the future. Their methods aren't sustainable, but they are transformative.

Spurs are clearly in his blood, he built a bond here with the club and the fans that is rarely seen, and I think he'll always love us. But coming back is always a gamble, and it needs to be right circumstances.

 

[Rout-Ledge]

Weirdly if he came back next summer we could actually field an 11 of players who were all here during his reign:

Lloris
Sanchez
Dier
Davies
Lucas
Sessegnon
Ndombele
Winks
Lo Celso
Kane
Son

If he did come back, I think a bit more time needs to pass and more water to flow under this particular bridge. A fresh start would be required.

 

[Dillspur]

The way he approached the CL final in the media showed the gulf in class between him and Klopp.

It was very naive. Hopefully he’s learned a lesson.

He was clearly exhausted in every sense at that point, and needed a break. He should’ve kept his thoughts to himself though. I also suspect he was believing his own hype, and considered himself hot managerial property (he definitely had half an eye on the United job).

I imagine if he was in the same position again he’d understand the value of his position as Spurs manager and do more to fight for his future - Klopp at Liverpool is a good comparison , you stay motivated when it gets bad and redouble your efforts to succeed. You stay, you don’t give up, and you win in the end. Poch had mentally given up by the end, it was clear to see.

Are you you alluding to him starting Kane over Moura? If so, I think he was in a no win situation, had he started Moura and we got the same result everyone would have been on him that an 80% fit Kane is still better than Moura. It's easy to say he made the wrong decision now.

 

[Rout-Ledge]

Are you you alluding to him starting Kane over Moura? If so, I think he was in a no win situation, had he started Moura and we got the same result everyone would have been on him that an 80% fit Kane is still better than Moura. It's easy to say he made the wrong decision now.

Not sure about the original post, but I was addressing his public statement before the game that he might quit if we won. Was potentially very destabilising and definitely unhelpful.

I agree that the Lucas decision wasn’t an easy one. Easy to say in hindsight that it was wrong. However, there was absolutely no justification for his comment about potentially resigning after the game. It was mad.

 

[Dillspur]

Not sure about the original post, but I was addressing his public statement before the game that he might quit if we won. Was potentially very destabilising and definitely unhelpful.

I agree that the Lucas decision wasn’t an easy one. Easy to say in hindsight that it was wrong. However, there was absolutely no justification for his comment about potentially resigning after the game. It was mad.

fair enough, on that point I agree.

 

[Gbspurs]

Not sure about the original post, but I was addressing his public statement before the game that he might quit if we won. Was potentially very destabilising and definitely unhelpful.

I agree that the Lucas decision wasn’t an easy one. Easy to say in hindsight that it was wrong. However, there was absolutely no justification for his comment about potentially resigning after the game. It was mad.

I really think it was taken out of context or a lost in translation type thing. I reckon he was purely making a joke similar to quitting whilst your ahead just to signify the importance of the win. Just one of those things that gets misunderstood and spirals.

 

[mickdale]

I sort of took it as winning the champions league is the ultimate and there’s nothing above it. So if he had won he had reached the peak.

it may have been a slight tongue in cheek/musing comment without too much thought

 

[Rout-Ledge]

I sort of took it as winning the champions league is the ultimate and there’s nothing above it. So if he had won he had reached the peak.

it may have been a slight tongue in cheek/musing comment without too much thought

I really think it was taken out of context or a lost in translation type thing. I reckon he was purely making a joke similar to quitting whilst your ahead just to signify the importance of the win. Just one of those things that gets misunderstood and spirals.

It was a very odd comment and totally unnecessary. He even said ‘I’m not joking’ when asked to clarify. From the Guardian piece at the time:

“But he dropped his bombshell towards the end of it when he was asked how he would feel if he could end what he has described as a five-year chapter at the club by winning the Champions League. “It should be fantastic, no?” Pochettino replied. “Close the five-year chapter and go home.”

Pochettino was asked to clarify his comment. Was he joking? “It’s not a joke. Why?” he said. “To win the Champions League in this circumstance, in this season – maybe I need to think a little bit to do something different in the future. Because to repeat this miracle, you know … But for sure, I go home. Whatever happens tomorrow, I go home.” “

 

[Stamford]

It wasnt a joke at all. Look at how he was talking about Man Utd's champions league win and doing everything he could to flirt with them - was an absolute circus. Compare that to how Conte handles things despite the fact he is a Juve legend and they would kill to have him back. He just doesnt have the maturity to be a manager like Pep, Klopp, Conte etc

 

[olithfc]

He wants to manage in italy and spain. It's better for all of us if he does that before any talk of a return

 

[Marty]

Poch on the Totally Football Show today.

 

[RuskyM]

Poch on the Totally Football Show today.

He’s so *nice*. I think this is why so many still long for him; in a time where football keeps becoming less and less appealing, his demeanour feels so refreshing. Lovely man.

 

[Mate]

Interesting conversation with Poch who was in the BBC studio with Lineker, Rio and Klinsmann (it was on iPlayer after the Spain Germany match).

Lot of questions aimed at Poch, he confirmed that he wants to go into international management one day (he was listening closely to Klinsmann talking about his experiences) and said he needed a break after PSG as it was a tough job.

 

[chrissivad]

Interesting conversation with Poch who was in the BBC studio with Lineker, Rio and Klinsmann (it was on iPlayer after the Spain Germany match).

Lot of questions aimed at Poch, he confirmed that he wants to go into international management one day (he was listening closely to Klinsmann talking about his experiences) and said he needed a break after PSG as it was a tough job.

Could be a few jobs after this world cup.
Would love to see him take over from Southgate. Or at least in the running for it

 

[Mate]

Could be a few jobs after this world cup.
Would love to see him take over from Southgate. Or at least in the running for it

Personally I see Southgate staying on a bit longer, however if he were to go then I think Poch would definitely be interested

 

[Gb160]

Personally I see Southgate staying on a bit longer, however if he were to go then I think Poch would definitely be interested

God I hope not.

 

[chrissivad]

Personally I see Southgate staying on a bit longer, however if he were to go then I think Poch would definitely be interested

I think fans have had enough of him.
Even pundits are questioning his decisions and calls.

 

[nailsy]

I think fans have had enough of him.
Even pundits are questioning his decisions and calls.

I think he knew his time was up after all the booing at Wembley earlier this year. I think he'll probably resign after the world cup.

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

I think he knew his time was up after all the booing at Wembley earlier this year. I think he'll probably resign after the world cup.

He’ll replace Lampard at Everton before Christmas

 

[rossdapep]

Southgate strikes me as the kind of guy who quits before it gets ugly