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Club Statement 19 Nov 19 - Pochettino leaves

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Dillspur

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As a PochIn guy for the longest time, that romantic notion of having a coach for 20 years allowing him to grow with the job was a siren song. His firing was one of the saddest moments i can remember of being a Spurs fan. And while the information dripped out, the picture is clearer 48 hours on. While the ITKer's hinted at it, what was going on behind the scenes was so pervasive that it made it impossible to keep him on if he didn't change his attitude. He didn't. In the end, our beloved Poch and his ego were a big part of the problem. I formally renounce my membership in the PochIn club.

While i'm not joining the card carrying Jose club, he and the club could be a perfect match. His tactical acumen and brilliance is beyond question and the players know that and are likely both hopeful and fearful at this moment. With his ability to charm, the players performances could turn on a dime. And the combination of the two could put us back in the thick of things quickly given the current table points spread. And if that happens, i hope Poch takes a hard look in the mirror and realizes what he needs to do to improve himself. If he wants bigger and better results, he has to change.

I've avoided this place as it was just too toxic so missed all the recent ITK, any chance you could give me a quick overview??
 

soflapaul

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I've avoided this place as it was just too toxic so missed all the recent ITK, any chance you could give me a quick overview??

not sure i could do a through job but basically, the players appreciated and some still adore Poch but didn't believe in the direction he was taking the team. Part of it had to do with tactical issues and part of it had to do with training. Poch distanced himself from the players to the point the running commentary was don't make eye contact with him. In a nutshell, they didn't trust him anymore. It also sounded as if they didn't try to undercut him purposefully.

I'm not a psychiatrist and don't play one on tv but i'd go so far as to say that their performances might be related to "learned helplessness".
 

beats1

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Has it been said why Poch was sacked now?

Obviously, we been shit for a long time but it felt like the board were going to give him at least till the end of the season.

Why did they decide to give the boot this week rather than straight after the Sheffield result
 

nailsy

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Has it been said why Poch was sacked now?

Obviously, we been shit for a long time but it felt like the board were going to give him at least till the end of the season.

Why did they decide to give the boot this week rather than straight after the Sheffield result

Because they didn't have Jose signed up then.
 

Shadydan

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It does feel like we sacked Poch because we were scared Arsenal were going to sack Emery

I think that played a massive part TBH but from what I've was ready to sack Poch ages ago because he felt he owed him a chance to turn it around.
 

Shadydan

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Let’s not forget Poch. We would not be in the position for Jose to take over and possibly break that glass ceiling if it wasn’t for him. Mourinho even intimated as such.

That's not a slight on Poch, it's just a reference to the aura of Jose, I would have thought that it would take me a while to get over Poch and I'd be sitting here watching video montages and past matches but I'm hooked on Mourinho.
 

Mark_147

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I don't believe that Redknapp truly understands the notion of "for a fact"
Has it been said why Poch was sacked now?

Obviously, we been shit for a long time but it felt like the board were going to give him at least till the end of the season.

Why did they decide to give the boot this week rather than straight after the Sheffield result
Negotiations between levy and mourinho started after the 1-1 draw with Watford, so I presume we wanted a manager in place before sacking Poch.
 

JCRD

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I am proper weirded out by seeing Jose at Spurs. Not because it is Jose and not because Jose is some God but because it isnt Poch there...

arghhhhhhhhhhhh
 
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