Jose Mourinho

[EastLondonYid]

We all know Mourinho isn't here for a Fergie/Wenger type long term, maybe not even a Poch 5 year term, but that isn't a problem imo.

If we can get three successful years out of a fresh motivated JM and we start to bag trophies , it will elevate us even further on the world stage , and finding a replacement who could do likewise won't be a problem when JM loses his mojo again.which we all suspect will happen.

So i'm happy with JM , he seems fresher and more focused than a year ago when he looked spent.And he seems to have embraced new ideas and a new backroom team to tackle the ever evolving modern game.

 

[E17yid]

I wasn't really on-board yesterday, but feeling a bit better about it now. If the players can apply some of the technical stuff they learned from Poch, along with Jose's teachings and instilling of a winning mentality - we could do well.

Could also be a car crash, obvs.

He’ll either be gone by the end of next season with the squad gone all Lord of the Flies on us or we’ll win the treble and we’ll build a statue of him outside the new stadium in the Ancient Greek style, cock out.

 

[wrd]

I wasn't really on-board yesterday, but feeling a bit better about it now. If the players can apply some of the technical stuff they learned from Poch, along with Jose's teachings and instilling of a winning mentality - we could do well.

Could also be a car crash, obvs.

Who did you want instead?

I was Poch-In until the bitter end but I always felt if Poch was going to be let go then somebody like Jose on a short term would be an exciting prospect.

 

[Windwarden]

Get him on the coaching staff imo

2017 but still...

Van der Vaart wants Spurs return as coach

Former Tottenham forward Rafael van der Vaart has told Press Association Sport that he wants to return to the club as a coach.

www.espn.co.uk

hes a fat little bastard now though, I watch a bit of him as a pundit when I’m in holland (gf‘s Dutch). I think he;s more in the Harry Redknapp school of tactical acumen but i don’t care, Ryan Mason and him are ?

 

[John48]

I've seen too many managers come & go & I've often been disappointed to see what I thought were decent managers go & Poch comes into that category.

As for Jose he's like every manager & I'll give him a chance & see what he can get from the players before I pass judgement.

The worst football we played was under Graham & I hope it's better than that.

He seems to be on a pretty good salary & I hope that this indicates for once this is a manager Levy intends to back. If he does & the footballs good then we could be in for a good time. Mind you Poch is reported as saying he thinks Mourinho will be a disaster at Spurs & I know at least one fan who hopes he's right.

 

[Spurrific]

Who did you want instead?

I was Poch-In until the bitter end but I always felt if Poch was going to be let go then somebody like Jose on a short term would be an exciting prospect.

I didn't really want Poch to go. I'm a romantic at heart and really hoped he would work it out. It felt a bit like we'd collectively stabbed a mate in the back yesterday, but I guess he'll go on to successes elsewhere and will make a shitload of money from his sacking.

I didn't really have a preference about who we got. Jose is probably ideal for short term and was the safest bet available.

 

[WiganSpur]

Get him on the coaching staff imo

Wouldn't mind Keano given some sort of role but don't think it would happen. Mason could learn a thing or two as well.

 

[Flashspur]

I have mixed feelings about Poch leaving. Levy made the decision because on the face of it he was forced to. He could have let Poch go on but our form was so dire it looked very much like a relegation battle. The risk was come February we would be up the creek. I was hoping he would be given more time but it is what it is. But let us put that to one side.

Once the decision was made to get rid of Poch then it was a question of who?

There isn't a massive crowd of top class managers available at the moment. The Wolves manager hasn't really been tested. Honestly, i wasnt impressed with people talking about Allegri, ten Hag, Howe and Nagelsmann. Allegri has no PL experience and there is the language barrier and the other three need more experience overall career wise. Rodgers would have been a good appointment but foolhardy to expect him to jump ship when he has so much momentum with the Foxes. Then there is the pie in the sky options like Simeone, Conte, Sarri or yesterday's men like Ancelotti, Martinez, Klinsmann, Mancini etc.

I think it came down to an experienced hand with PL knowledge and apart from Mourinho and Benitez who would you really consider? Its a struggle to name names with any degree of confidence.

Seriously, when you look at the managers discussed above, Jose Mourinho is in a class of his own.

 

[Misfit]

I'm not convicned by the hype,

Really? You've played this very close to your chest.

 

[daveduvet]

Souness with a positive perspective on Poch arrival

Fair evaluation from Souness

 

[wrd]

I didn't really want Poch to go. I'm a romantic at heart and really hoped he would work it out. It felt a bit like we'd collectively stabbed a mate in the back yesterday, but I guess he'll go on to successes elsewhere and will make a shitload of money from his sacking.

I didn't really have a preference about who we got. Jose is probably ideal for short term and was the safest bet available.

Yep me too and I said as much throughout that I wanted Poch to stay but there's was no logic on my side pure romanticism. The articles coming out monday I felt like Poch was actually the one who had had enough but was sticking it out for the sake of his staff to get a payoff and he was wanting to leave. I actually found a little relief from yesterday, same as I've felt when I've tried to keep relationships going that no longer work . Usually find it's the best for both parties and down the line both sides are happy for one another. Poch will go onto great things and I hope so will we.

 

[tttcowan]

Ah finally you're coming round.

Needlessly condescending comment is needless. I've made my point. Twice today regarding Jose in the short term. I said I'd shut up. Please let me.

 

[Shadydan]

Needlessly condescending comment is needless. I've made my point. Twice today regarding Jose in the short term. I said I'd shut up. Please let me.

Condescending? I'm only having a laugh chill out lol

 

[muppetman]

I voted Meh as it was the closest to how I feel. If he's really changed his attitude and way of doing things whilst keeping the tactical nouse and burning will to win then he will be great but the problems with him are well known.

Wait and see.

 

[McFlash]

Excited, but not because of "silverware here we come". More because finally we are doing something different and I can look forward to a game again which I haven't for months.

This.
Plus, I really think it's like the perfect storm, that we've got him at the perfect time for both of us.
I'm excited again, which I haven't been since that fateful night, apart from a brief flicker at the start of the season.

 

[talkshowhost86]

I'm partially excited because I do think a change was needed, and as much as we should all love Poch for everything he achieved, it was clear something wasn't going right and it didn't look like he was capable of turning it around.

However we've appointed a manager who, whilst undeniably successful in past jobs, has achieved that success largely through spending an inordinate amount of money.

As a club we do not have a history of spending an inordinate amount of money.

For me these two things don't go hand in hand and that's what worries me greatly.

If Mourinho continues his normal approach, and Levy continues his, then I cannot see any situation where this is a success. But I suppose we'll have a better understanding of that come the end of January.

 

[KILLA_SIN]

Really? You've played this very close to your chest.

Would love to be wrong, club and success first

 

[mmidgers]

Is the 2 o'clock presser on telly?

 

[Flashspur]

Remember that Mourinho worked wonders with Porto with a threadbare squad. Perhaps we have a Jose Mark 2.0. Who knows. After getting over the sadness of Poch leaving I am prepared to back Jose as the new Spurs manager. I think it would be good for all of us to have an open mind on his appointment.

 

[Hakkz]

I'm partially excited because I do think a change was needed, and as much as we should all love Poch for everything he achieved, it was clear something wasn't going right and it didn't look like he was capable of turning it around.

However we've appointed a manager who, whilst undeniably successful in past jobs, has achieved that success largely through spending an inordinate amount of money.

As a club we do not have a history of spending an inordinate amount of money.

For me these two things don't go hand in hand and that's what worries me greatly.

If Mourinho continues his normal approach, and Levy continues his, then I cannot see any situation where this is a success. But I suppose we'll have a better understanding of that come the end of January.

I see the concern for this. But for now I will choose to think that they have discussed it and are on the same page. Mourinho will also know that with the smaller budget, he won't be expected to win the league.